Totem Necro Discussion

[CircaG]

Hey all,

I am interested in starting totem necro (as I'm sure many are) this ladder. I am going to post items that I believe are the best for leveling with, and I would love some feedback to get prepared for Friday! I'm still sort of new to Median XL so some of these might be way off. I'm basing this off the fact that I'm assuming -spell res works with totems. I know spell dmg% and energy factor work:

Weapon:

Drake Cigar

Drake Cigar
Yew Wand (4)
One-Hand Damage: 3 to 4
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 3
Required Dexterity: 6
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 6 Flamefront on Death Blow
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Cold Spell Damage
Regenerate Mana +(11 to 15)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 11 to 13
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 21
Required Dexterity: 11
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 12 Flamefront on Death Blow
+(2 to 3) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Cold Spell Damage
Regenerate Mana +(21 to 25)%
Fire Absorb 3%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 12 to 15
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 40
Required Dexterity: 25
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 18 Flamefront on Death Blow
+(3 to 4) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Cold Spell Damage
Regenerate Mana +(31 to 35)%
Fire Absorb 4%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 14 to 18
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 49
Required Dexterity: 51
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 24 Flamefront on Death Blow
+(4 to 5) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
Regenerate Mana +(36 to 40)%
Fire Absorb 5%
Socketed (2)

Shield:

Albrecht's Heirloom

Albrecht's Heirloom
Preserved Head (4)
Defense: (40 - 45) to (77 - 87)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 2
Required Dexterity: 11
Item Level: 1
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(16 to 25) Spell Focus
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
-5% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(16 to 30)% Enhanced Defense
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (1)
Defense: (159 - 180) to (252 - 286)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 20
Required Dexterity: 16
Item Level: 31
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(31 to 50) Spell Focus
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
-8% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (2)
Defense: (420 - 467) to (634 - 704)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 37
Required Dexterity: 34
Item Level: 51
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(51 to 75) Spell Focus
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
-11% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
6% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (3)
Defense: (679 - 777) to (1021 - 1168)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 46
Required Dexterity: 72
Item Level: 77
+3 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(71 to 100) Spell Focus
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(101 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
8% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (4)

Armor:

Lumen Arcana

Lumen Arcana
Body Armors
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
+1 to All Skills
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(25 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+2 to Light Radius

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Robe of Leaves

Robe of Leaves
Scale Mail (4)
Defense: (127 - 147) to (254 - 293)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27 to 28
Item Level: 10
+5% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(24 to 43)% Enhanced Defense
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(2 to 3)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(3 to 5)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (452 - 505) to (816 - 911)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 52 to 54
Item Level: 31
+10% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(64 to 83)% Enhanced Defense
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(3 to 4)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(6 to 10)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1166 - 1275) to (2031 - 2221)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 171 to 179
Item Level: 51
+15% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(104 to 123)% Enhanced Defense
+35 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(4 to 5)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1738 - 1885) to (3030 - 3287)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 322 to 338
Item Level: 77
+20% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(124 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+50 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(5 to 6)%
Poison Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(16 to 20)%
Socketed (6)

Helm:

The Celestial Crown

The Celestial Crown
Circlet (4)
Defense: 22 to 47
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 14
Item Level: 1
+30 Spell Focus
+(7 to 12)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(11 to 20) to Energy
Cold Resist +30%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 61 to 113
Required Level: 22
Required Dexterity: 29
Item Level: 31
+60 Spell Focus
+(15 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(5 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Cold Resist +60%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 126 to 225
Required Level: 39
Required Dexterity: 69
Item Level: 51
+90 Spell Focus
+(23 to 28)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(7 to 10)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(31 to 40) to Energy
Cold Resist +90%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 173 to 304
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 147
Item Level: 77
+120 Spell Focus
+(31 to 36)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Cold Resist +120%
Socketed (4)

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Ra

Ra
Helms
'ShaelThul'
Runeword Level: 35
Living Flame Gives +1% Fire Spell Damage per 8 Character Levels
+1 to All Skills
+10% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
35% Cast Speed
-(7 to 10)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(7 to 10)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
Attacker Flees after Striking (11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +25%
Poison Resist +25%
(7 to 13)% Gold Find
7% Magic Find

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Eulenspiegel

Gloves:

Iblis

Iblis
Gloves
'TyrSur'
Runeword Level: 90
+40 Spell Focus if Sanguine Covenant is Active
+10% Maximum Mana if Solar Flare is Active
+(37 to 42)% to Fire Spell Damage
(25 to 35)% to Energy
Regenerate Mana +(10 to 15)%
Fire Absorb 4%
+10 to Light Radius

Boots:

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

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Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 19
+(4 to 6)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Requirements -20%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (333 - 369) to (462 - 512)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 36
+(7 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 17)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Energy
Requirements -25%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (854 - 930) to (1152 - 1254)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 158
Item Level: 59
+(10 to 12)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(19 to 21)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Requirements -30%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1274 - 1378) to (1713 - 1853)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 85
+(13 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(23 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

Belt:

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

These are obviously just for leveling. I'm assuming

The Towerlord

The Towerlord
(Necromancer Totem Set)

Tower Defense
Tower Denial
Tower Rush
Tower Wall

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
+100 Spell Focus
Physical Resist 8%

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+3 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+30% to Spell Damage

Set Bonus with complete set:
+8 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+200% to Summoned Minion Life
+1000 to Life
Maximum Elemental Resists +3%

set is BIS for when you turn lvl 80-100.

Let me know what you all think!

[Ruubel]

3 set towerlord is enough even, that 50% spell dmg is the most valuable part. The 4th part of the set is for this 1000 life mostly. ( additional totems there are situational at best). Also necro malice set , even partially is as good as any other combination for leveling:

Celestial Orchard

Celestial Orchard
(Necromancer Malice Set)

The Dragon Grave
Giyua's Sacrum
Femur of the Prophet
The Trickster

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+25% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
-40% to Enemy Poison Resistance

Set Bonus with complete set:
3% Chance to cast level 40 Doom on Death Blow
+40% to Spell Damage
+1500 Defense
+400 to Life
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%

What you can do : combine 3 parts from towerlord set and 2 parts from malice ???? Totem build is flexible from equipement point of view.

[CircaG]

3 set towerlord is enough even, that 50% spell dmg is the most valuable part. The 4th part of the set is for this 1000 life mostly. ( additional totems there are situational at best). Also necro malice set , even partially is as good as any other combination for leveling:

Celestial Orchard

Celestial Orchard
(Necromancer Malice Set)

The Dragon Grave
Giyua's Sacrum
Femur of the Prophet
The Trickster

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+25% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
-40% to Enemy Poison Resistance

Set Bonus with complete set:
3% Chance to cast level 40 Doom on Death Blow
+40% to Spell Damage
+1500 Defense
+400 to Life
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%

What you can do : combine 3 parts from towerlord set and 2 parts from malice ???? Totem build is flexible from equipement point of view.

I see what you mean, but it seems like the Towerlord full set is great. 1 more piece for 3+ skills, 1000 life, and +4% max res? Seems like a pretty good defensive and offensive boost to me.

[loveless]

You level up with totems or other specs (summons) are better?

[Ruubel]

summmons def better, totems really need that 10-15 pt from totem mastery ( +3an4 additional totems and avoid and life )

[Zartok]

You level up with totems or other specs (summons) are better?

I'm level 95 atm, i put 1 point in skelly (to teleport on), 1 point in Embalming and rest into the whole totem tree. Had no problem leveing at all, used 0 TUs and just cheap runewords i found along the way. Just grab an exemplar merc in A2 and you get the knockback and tank you need easypeasy lvling and challenges.

[Shandwhich]

What do you think the skill plan look like once you start getting charms and more end game-ish gear?

[Crash]

You level up with totems or other specs (summons) are better?

I'm level 95 atm, i put 1 point in skelly (to teleport on), 1 point in Embalming and rest into the whole totem tree. Had no problem leveing at all, used 0 TUs and just cheap runewords i found along the way. Just grab an exemplar merc in A2 and you get the knockback and tank you need easypeasy lvling and challenges.

why not just teleport to a totem? it doesnt need corpses anymore right

[Zartok]

You level up with totems or other specs (summons) are better?

I'm level 95 atm, i put 1 point in skelly (to teleport on), 1 point in Embalming and rest into the whole totem tree. Had no problem leveing at all, used 0 TUs and just cheap runewords i found along the way. Just grab an exemplar merc in A2 and you get the knockback and tank you need easypeasy lvling and challenges.

why not just teleport to a totem? it doesnt need corpses anymore right

Because when moving in a decent pace it is impossible to use totems for movement as they currently cost 1,8k mana each totem and my maxmana is 3,5k

[JeppeAndersen]

Do you have any ideas whats the best spec for totemmancer?

I've been trying a pure stormeye, which has okish survivability cus you can get both death ward and embalming. But dmg is kind of meh. I've done a fireheart+stormeye setup. Dmg is nice, but you're a glass cannon, as you can only choose between embalming and death ward. Any ideas what to spec for?