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*2x Runes of Vitae. |
*2x Runes of Vitae. |
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*Superior Curses Rune. |
*Superior Curses Rune. |
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+ | *Minor Soul Reaping Rune. |
*Best Rune of Vigor you can afford. |
*Best Rune of Vigor you can afford. |
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*40/40 Curses set. |
*40/40 Curses set. |
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Revision as of 02:47, 15 May 2009
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This build is part of the current PvE meta. Remove this tag if it is no longer used in the current PvE meta. |
The SS Nuker is a popular PvE build, used in both farming groups and storyline progression. With proper aggro control, an SS Nuker is a devastating weapon against computer-controlled groups.
Attributes and Skills
<pvxbig> [build prof=Necromancer/Mesmer Curses=12+1+3 Soul=12+1][Spiteful Spirit][Arcane Echo][Insidious Parasite][Enfeebling Blood][Web of Disruption][Cry of Pain][Signet of Lost Souls][Finish Him!][/build] </pvxbig>
Equipment
- Radiant insignia on all armor.
- 2x Runes of Vitae.
- Superior Curses Rune.
- Minor Soul Reaping Rune.
- Best Rune of Vigor you can afford.
- 40/40 Curses set.
- High Energy set.
You can get a 20/20 focus from either of these collectors: Cinder Linnwood Goran Grimyak
Usage
- Be conscious of the aggro distribution around the tanking characters. The success of this build relies on proper placement of Spiteful Spirit, and poor placement can be the difference between eliminating the group and a wasted spell.
- Before battle, cast Arcane Echo.
- Choose a target and cast Spiteful Spirit, followed by Insidious Parasite. Assassins are ideal targets, due to their higher attack speed.
- Select a second nearby target and cast a second Spiteful Spirit.
- Use Finish Him! to finish off anything below 50% hp.
- Cast Spiteful Spirit on any remaining foes as energy and recharging skills allow.
- Cast Enfeebling Blood on mobs to reduce their damage.
- Use Signet of Lost Souls on recharge.
Variants
Damage
- Cry of Pain with a mesmer hex for strong damage and interrupts.
- Desecrate-/Defile Enchantments for additional AoE damage.
- Pain Inverter for more single-target damage.
- Suffering for additional degeneration.
- Price of Failure for additional damage with Reckless Haste.
- In areas with many enemies and corpses, consider taking Signet of Sorrow for fast and energy-free damage.
Utility
- Blood Ritual to help your party with energy.
- Pain Inverter for more single-target damage.
- Parasitic Bond should you need a cover hex or healing.
- Strip Enchantment or Revealed Enchantment for control of strong enchanted foes.
- Foul Feast and Plague Sending for condition control.
- Technobabble for caster hate, as well as melee.
Other
- Signet of Corruption for more energy management.
- A resurrection skill like Sunspear Rebirth Signet or Resurrection Signet.