Necromancer build for new player

Snetchyy · November 2020

Hello, I am new to the game. I came from other mmo games usually playing anything related to warlock/curse.
I am looking for solo play firstly, so I came to this question, which would be better for to go for stamina necromancer or vampire necromancer build?

colossalvoids · November 2020

Not sure what you referring to as a vampire necro, but I'd suggest trying out both first or picking a flexible race (dunmer as primary example) to be able to respec into preferred specification without losing out on some redundant race bonuses. You can be vamp on any spec but it's not that beneficial to be one so check firstly if you really need anything from that skill line.

El_Borracho · November 2020

As a new player, check out Alcast for a starting point on builds of all kinds. Then you can tweak your builds as you progress.

I've played a stam necro DPS for all of the group PVE content. I'd say its harder to run than a stamplar or magsorc as the combat takes a while to get used to. But sustain is the biggest issue. If you're just doing overland content, you should be okay though.

Not a fan of vampire DPS builds. Just saying that to let you know my personal preference, others like them, healers tend to hate them. Weakens you to fire and make heals a little harder, which is an issue for stamina DPS as Vigor is the only reliable heal for stamina. Yes, there are other skills within the necro line, but they aren't as reliable as Vigor. But overall, the DPS tradeoff does not make sense. Again, if you are only doing solo overland stuff, go for it. There are no rules there

I like @colossalvoids Dunmer suggestion. Gives you a chance to swap him over to a magicka character if you don't like stamina.

etchedpixels · November 2020

Play it and see - you can get vampirism cured so it's not like you are making a lifetime choice in the game.

Lumenn · December 2020

Assuming OP is still getting the hang of things I saw a post pointing them to alcast. Keep in mind he does this in his sleep and while he gives you alternative gear sets, his knowledge of dungeons, skills, dodge reflex etc won't be yours, so might be frustrating if you don't get the same results. Use his site/advice but I'd also suggest Hack the Minotaur for some off meta solo builds as well.

As to your question I can't answer because I don't have a vampire necromancer. My stamina necromancer along with my sorcerer are easiest for ME and MY play style. You however may "click" better with ranged vs in your face. Try them and find out.

FrancisCrawford · December 2020

Actually, nightblade might have more of the flavor you're looking for than necromancer does.

El_Borracho · December 2020

@Lumenn totally agree. In terms of a site that gives beginners reasons for why he does certain skills, gear, races, foods, etc, he is the most accessible. But yeah, there is stuff Alcast does that others can not. Like running super-low health on builds (like the stamina Necro) under the assumption the group's healer and tank will be providing the health and resistance buffs to survive. Or keeping up stacks with a solid rotation.

Lumenn · December 2020

El_Borracho wrote: »

@Lumenn totally agree. In terms of a site that gives beginners reasons for why he does certain skills, gear, races, foods, etc, he is the most accessible. But yeah, there is stuff Alcast does that others can not. Like running super-low health on builds (like the stamina Necro) under the assumption the group's healer and tank will be providing the health and resistance buffs to survive. Or keeping up stacks with a solid rotation.

Yep. I've been playing awhile but I'm mostly a solo, casual heathen. When I decided to step up my game Alcast was suggested everywhere and his builds work, but a lot of his stuff(especially earlier) required you to have certain skill sets, rotations, dungeon knowledge, everything down pat(and a good group/guild who's on point) Hack to ME was more newby friendly and off meta ideas(i actually still use two of his builds(modified) for solo play.(unkillable stamcro and heavy magicka sorc)

Scardan · December 2020

Magica necromancer without vampire. Vampire makes more sence at stage 3 and 4 and in solo build, but i feel myself gimped somehow. You can try of course. You can build around mist form (some kind of DoT build) or around blood scion, but in my opinion you will be better without vampirism.
Why do I recommend magica? Because it is imho more fun to use class abilities.

This may help https://alcasthq.com/eso-necromancer-class-list/?utm_source=AlcastHQ+Builds+Page&utm_medium=Necromancer