[2.5] Necro/guardian High budget auramancer (18 buffs, lvl 23+gems). lvl 100 viable

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KieranHardy wrote:

Screenshots of a me as a level 1 Shadow being buffed by Brujita

Thx again for posting the screenshots. For the readers, we'll try to push a 3M+ tooltip dps reave soon.

Also, I've got another new beauty.


Only missing 5 21/20 gems, and better colours (not cheap with corrupted items) to achieve the maximum power of the build. Also, maybe I can do some magic if I get a reduced mana enchantment on helmet, and more lvl 4 enlightens, but not gonna think about it until I do.

Can you post a build for the necro version? Skill tree and minion set up.

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spawn10459 wrote:

Can you post a build for the necro version? Skill tree and minion set up.

You can see the exact gear and tree I'm using in my profile, the character is Brujitasexy.

The minion setup I'm using isn't the best, but at this point is more or less irrelevant. The minions are used for buffs and as meatshields, don't expect to solo any kind of content. Instead, I'm using some spare sockets to level up some gems.

I'm using zombies (3%) and chaos golem (4%) for its phys dmg reduction, and because they only require 1 socket. You can also use stone golem if you want, their power levels are similar.

I'm skipping animate guardian because I don't wanna recolour my shav, as I use it for other builds too. But also because I'm running a lot of T15s with bloodlines everywhere, and, since necro defensive buffs aren't as strong as guardians, I haven't tested its survivability there.

Finally reached lvl 100!

Very minor update about new belts.

Right now, I'm playing a dps, and I'm looking for someone who plays my build in standard to duo maps with.

May you show me your stats pls
ES, defences, etc?
I mean templar version?

What bandits should I get? All skill point?

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DrDrag123 wrote:

May you show me your stats pls
ES, defences, etc?
I mean templar version?

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MFJones wrote:

What bandits should I get? All skill point?

Yes

Quick question, in your item setup, we see only 4 flasks.
5th flask is a life flask?


Another question, i find vitality to be VERY underwhelming for self as well as for others.
Am i missing something about this aura?

Same goes for zealot's oath, i don't really see the point of it.
I'm at 260es/second, seems not worth the 3 points to me.
Am i missing something about this as well?

Edit : looking at the screenshot u just posted, u're at 737es/sec, not that amount would make zealot oath worth it. How can there be such a big difference?

Cheers :)

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Piafz wrote:

Quick question, in your item setup, we see only 4 flasks.
5th flask is a life flask?


Another question, i find vitality to be VERY underwhelming for self as well as for others.
Am i missing something about this aura?

Same goes for zealot's oath, i don't really see the point of it.
I'm at 260es/second, seems not worth the 3 points to me.
Am i missing something about this as well?

Edit : looking at the screenshot u just posted, u're at 737es/sec, not that amount would make zealot oath worth it. How can there be such a big difference?

Cheers :)

My 5th flask was indeed a hp one. If you are playing templar, you can cast golem at the beginning and then replace it if you want. Anyway, I didn't explain much because this build doesn't rely on flask at all.


You are correct, vitality is very underwhelming compared to all the other auras. But we are already running them, so there is nothing better to use. Having said that, you are underestimating the power of regen. Regen is a very nice QoL when mapping.

It allows you to follow the party all the time without needing to rest after taking hits (which is a "must" in burning ground maps, but also very nice in all situations).
Regen is also very good against damage over time (chaos dots, poison, bleeding).
In addition to that, vitality drastically reduces the number of times party needs to recast golems.
And lastly, it's an absolute must if you are running labs. I can sit on a trap without losing any es.

As for the difference in regen, it's due to gear. I'm assuming your lvl 82 templar is the character you play with, who has lorica. All the regen here depends on max es, and my witch has 13k.
In addition to that I'm getting an extra 4% from shavs ring (which I'm using because I already had it, buying it only for this build isn't worth it).