[Bricked] Odif's Build Guides for Newbies: Skeleton Mage Necro

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Jarmony wrote:

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vipson wrote:

Greetings, could someone here help me out a bit? I'm planning on using this build to start playing in a Crucible SC league with my friend. But it creates a problem in that I'm not even close to knowing what to recommend to my friend. Which build should he use or which class to take so we can help each other and have some synergy in our builds.

We plan to play together most of the time. Although I've played Path of Exile before (at least four or five years ago), my friend is not at all familiar with the game, but is familiar with the ARPG genre, mainly Diablo. Therefore, he understands some basics, but does not understand the game at all. I have asked the knowledgeable people on the official Discord server, but could not get any clear answer.

Here are a few points on what I was already advised:
- auras that grant bonus damage
- no Chaos Damage
- no Explosive Arrow
- no Essence Drain and Contagion

Can´t say a specific build.. but a tips, make sure your both build are equaly fast. It´s pain to run around with someone you are much faster than you, and have killed everything before you get there.

I would probablty advise for another minion build.. then you can also help each other with gear and so.

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theherbalist wrote:

The ultimate noob build is probably RF jugg, just because it's unkillable and very easy to mechanically play.

That said, starting your friend off with srs would also work well for the same reason the other guy mentioned.

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Odif wrote:

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vipson wrote:

Greetings, could someone here help me out a bit? I'm planning on using this build to start playing in a Crucible SC league with my friend. But it creates a problem in that I'm not even close to knowing what to recommend to my friend. Which build should he use or which class to take so we can help each other and have some synergy in our builds.

We plan to play together most of the time. Although I've played Path of Exile before (at least four or five years ago), my friend is not at all familiar with the game, but is familiar with the ARPG genre, mainly Diablo. Therefore, he understands some basics, but does not understand the game at all. I have asked the knowledgeable people on the official Discord server, but could not get any clear answer.

Here are a few points on what I was already advised:
- auras that grant bonus damage
- no Chaos Damage
- no Explosive Arrow
- no Essence Drain and Contagion

The only thing that prevents build compatability is CURSES.

If the 2 builds need different curses, the curses will over write each other.

So, since my build uses Snipers Mark and Elemental Weakness, it would be best if the second builds was Elemental Projectile build, to take advantage of the curse synergy.

There are lots.
Spark
Freezing Pulse Totems
Elemental Bow builds.
And many more.

P.S.
There is an additional advantage if the other person uses a spell of some sort, as it would benefit from the generosity boosted Zealotry aura that the skel mage build uses.

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theherbalist wrote:

Keep in mind spark has been nerfed this league and will need a lot more currency to feel as smooth as it did before. Projectile speed is a really important stat for comfortable clear and boss dmg, so I don't know if it's the best choice to league start.

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vipson wrote:

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theherbalist wrote:

Keep in mind spark has been nerfed this league and will need a lot more currency to feel as smooth as it did before. Projectile speed is a really important stat for comfortable clear and boss dmg, so I don't know if it's the best choice to league start.

So many variables that I can't even imagine how people can keep it all in their head to pick themselves or someone else a build :D

Maybe then you'll have some other recommendation, as I don't know what to suggest to my friend for the game anymore :\

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Odif wrote:

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vipson wrote:

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theherbalist wrote:

Keep in mind spark has been nerfed this league and will need a lot more currency to feel as smooth as it did before. Projectile speed is a really important stat for comfortable clear and boss dmg, so I don't know if it's the best choice to league start.

So many variables that I can't even imagine how people can keep it all in their head to pick themselves or someone else a build :D

Maybe then you'll have some other recommendation, as I don't know what to suggest to my friend for the game anymore :\

Heirophant totems are really easy and simple to play.
Check out this 3.20 guide for Freezing Pulse/ice spear totems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BMMYk0M5PI

Alternatively, you could BOTH do my Skel Mage build.
Lots of skels everywhere!

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Nemesis258 wrote:

Hello Mr. Odif, Sir.

What do you think about this change to anoumalous Pierce - i think - that lets the projectiles Return - thus net us more Damage.

Or is that Clickbait from YouTubers?

I played your builds already and they where very helpful, and Well explained.
So i am honestly interested in your Opinion on that topic.