05-04-2003, 09:20 PM
. . . And no-one's delved into the virtues of Amplify Damage yet? Ouch.
Reading back over the thread, a few comments spring to mind.
1.) Rogues can work well for a summoner Necro. Sure the preferred option is the Spearman who's aura's can power up your hoard, but the Rogue can offer different strengths. For one thing she's easy to keep alive and you'll usually be right by your character's side performing handy bodyguard duties. By contrast the spearman is often in the thick of things, forcing you to split your attention even further and cast Life Tap at times when you'd rather not.
The resulting hoard (kinda RTS feeling) that I found functional was
Character: Performs the role of commander and can provide a wide array of attacks.
Rogue: Artilliery gun.
Skeleton Magi: Small arms ranged attackers. Vulnerable, but necessary for PI's.
Revives: Frontline/Outer defence screen.
Golem: Mobile shield bearer for the Revives. :lol:
The spearman is good too though, if you don't mind the added micromanagement game play.
2.) Try throwing weapons early on. I remember what it was like in the early days of trying to kill Blood Raven and how some my supposedly powerful ranged attackers suddenly became pot drinking, fast moving, terrified mice in that encounter. Not so the Necro. One Curse and three Javelins later she keeled over in a fight that lasted about 2 or 3 seconds.
Switch to bows later when you can find a weapon that consistantly deals more damage than Javelins.
3.) Amplify Damage is your friend. A couple of points here, maybe three, goes a long way for many situations.
Reading back over the thread, a few comments spring to mind.
1.) Rogues can work well for a summoner Necro. Sure the preferred option is the Spearman who's aura's can power up your hoard, but the Rogue can offer different strengths. For one thing she's easy to keep alive and you'll usually be right by your character's side performing handy bodyguard duties. By contrast the spearman is often in the thick of things, forcing you to split your attention even further and cast Life Tap at times when you'd rather not.
The resulting hoard (kinda RTS feeling) that I found functional was
Character: Performs the role of commander and can provide a wide array of attacks.
Rogue: Artilliery gun.
Skeleton Magi: Small arms ranged attackers. Vulnerable, but necessary for PI's.
Revives: Frontline/Outer defence screen.
Golem: Mobile shield bearer for the Revives. :lol:
The spearman is good too though, if you don't mind the added micromanagement game play.
2.) Try throwing weapons early on. I remember what it was like in the early days of trying to kill Blood Raven and how some my supposedly powerful ranged attackers suddenly became pot drinking, fast moving, terrified mice in that encounter. Not so the Necro. One Curse and three Javelins later she keeled over in a fight that lasted about 2 or 3 seconds.
Switch to bows later when you can find a weapon that consistantly deals more damage than Javelins.
3.) Amplify Damage is your friend. A couple of points here, maybe three, goes a long way for many situations.
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