[3.11]QUEEN OF NECROMANCY - STRONGEST ZOMBIES EVER? 55M+ DPS 7K+ LIFE MAX BLOCK 90% CHAOS RES

Ok, first timer here.

Just started the build on a re-rolled VD character, this is my first Summoner since I began playing in 2014.

Got 100 orbs of regret, scuffed gear (pretty much 5ex from the Inpulsa I had) and this is what I got:



Flying through T16 maps, but single target on bosses is kinda meh right now.

Questions:

1. What would be a big upgrade from this setup, aside from the obvious (6L, higher level gems, etc)? I might be missing something. I noticed Qlida's setup is a 5L Vaal Summon Skeletons for now. Does it make a big difference in single-target situations?

2. How does a summoner build deals with Blight encounters? If enemy lanes are coming from both sides, I pretty much just give up.

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How does a summoner build deals with Incursion encounters? My zombies kinda need to pile up on top of beefy enemies to kill them (and most enemies on those encounters are beefy), and then the timer is almost out by the time the beefy dudes die.

3. A good annoint for someone who doesn't need any more STR for now? Got Ravenous Horde on gloves, but the Astramentis is lonely up there with no annointment.

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Also, what the fuck are those Acid Caverns bosses? A Spectral Throw dude almost 1-shotted my 53k HP Animate Guardian

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Ok, that explains it.

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leafyr0kr wrote:

How does a summoner build deals with Incursion encounters? My zombies kinda need to pile up on top of beefy enemies to kill them (and most enemies on those encounters are beefy), and then the timer is almost out by the time the beefy dudes die.

Do you mean legion? Incursion shouldn't be a problem, while legion always has been summoner unfriendly. You could use deathmark support to guide your zombies.

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Aeres wrote:

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leafyr0kr wrote:

How does a summoner build deals with Incursion encounters? My zombies kinda need to pile up on top of beefy enemies to kill them (and most enemies on those encounters are beefy), and then the timer is almost out by the time the beefy dudes die.

Do you mean legion? Incursion shouldn't be a problem, while legion always has been summoner unfriendly. You could use deathmark support to guide your zombies.

It was Incursion, actually. I'm having less trouble now that I'm using my entire kit, but DPS on single-targets is still kinda meh (hopefully it'll get better with some days of farming).

And yeah, with Legion I just use Convocation on top of the mob I want killed and that's it.

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Qlidascope wrote:

You should be able to annoint it with one verdant and 2 opalescent oils, however i think the oils are still abit expensive and the gloves seem to be quite expensive this league :(

ok thanks a lot for your help, do you think shaper's touch will be ok in the meantime ?
if the answer is yes, should i put geoffri's chest instead of saqawal's nest ?

edit : just saw you already answer this question ^^ thanks again

I'm unsure about one thing.
Does generosity in Breathstealer buffs spore auras to your minions while they do not affect you or the game doesnt show spore auras on the top panel?

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leafyr0kr wrote:

I noticed Qlida's setup is a 5L Vaal Summon Skeletons for now. Does it make a big difference in single-target situations?

Played pure physical skellies last league, used impale and splash for mapping and multistrike for bosses, you can literally use it as your main skill.

Yes Vaal summon skellies is great for bosses, just pop that and sit back.

Also good for legion too, run through while popping your vaal ss, blow everything up.

As far as crafting a Quiver / Bow which base do you recommend? Any influence on it needed also? I recall Elder 2h Maces for Meta league. Ty again!

What is the best way for large clusters (?)

I'm doing this atm:
1)Orb of alteration until Vicious Bite (suffix) and either Renewal / Rotten Claws / Feasting Fiends (prefix)

2)regal orb, if not (Renewal / Rotten Claws / Feasting Fiends) repeat

3) exalt / seed craft for 2 jewel slots

Or should i use life and minion fossils?

I have the bow, where would I go about finding a normal Ornate quiver to craft?

How do I proceed from here? @Qlida