[BA S14] Pesti-Lance Necromancer (meta)

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by WittyPlay last updated May 20, 2018 ( Patch 2.6.1 )

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Skills

Grim Scythe Cursed Scythe
- Grim Scythe
Generate: 12 Essence per enemy hit

Slash with a summoned Scythe in front of you dealing 150% weapon damage as Physical.
Cursed Scythe

Enemies hit by the scythe have a 15% chance to be inflicted with a random curse.

Grim Scythe's damage turns into Poison.
Corpse Lance Brittle Touch
- Corpse Lance
Target an enemy to summon projectiles from nearby corpses that cause 1750% weapon damage as Physical to the target.
Brittle Touch

Enemies become brittle increasing their chance to be crit by 5% for 5 seconds each time they are hit with Corpse Lance.

Corpse Lance's damage turns into Cold.
Land of the Dead Frozen Lands
- Land of the Dead
Cooldown: 120 seconds

All corpse skills can be used at will for 10 seconds.
Frozen Lands

Enemies in the Land of the Dead are periodically frozen.
Devour Satiated
- Devour
Consume corpses within 60 yards to restore 10 Essence per corpse.
Satiated

Increases maximum life by 2% for 2 seconds for each corpse devoured.
Simulacrum Reservoir
- Simulacrum
Cost: 25% Health
Cooldown: 120 seconds

Create a Simulacrum made of blood that will duplicate your Secondary skills for 15 seconds.
Reservoir

Your maximum essence is increased by 100% while your Simulacrum is active.
Skeletal Mage Skeleton Archer
- Skeletal Mage
Cost: 40 Essence

Raise a skeleton from the ground to attack your foes dealing 400% weapon damage as Physical over two attacks. Lasts 6 seconds.
Skeleton Archer

Raise a Skeleton Archer that deals 400% weapon damage as Cold.

Skeleton Archers increase your attack speed by 3% for 5 seconds each time they deal damage. Max 10 stacks.

Eternal Torment
- Eternal Torment
Your curses cost 50% less Essence and last forever.
Swift Harvesting
- Swift Harvesting
Increase the attack speed of Bone Spikes, Siphon Blood, and Grim Scythe by 15%.
Stand Alone
- Stand Alone
Increase armor by 100%, reduced by 10% for each active minion.
Overwhelming Essence
- Overwhelming Essence
Increase your maximum Essence by 40.

Items

Pestilence Mask

Set Helm

21 - 24 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Defense

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Traveler's Pledge

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51.0–100.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
Pestilence Robe

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Pestilence Gloves

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6 - 6.5%

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Dayntee's Binding

Legendary Belt

6 - 7 Armor

Secondary Stats

You gain an additional 40 - 50% damage reduction when there is an enemy afflicted by any of your curses.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Incantations

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pestilence Battle Boots

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+78 - 83 Vitality

Pestilence Master's Shroud
Pestilence Mask
Pestilence Defense
Pestilence Robe
Pestilence Incantations
Pestilence Battle Boots
Pestilence Gloves
(2) Set: Each corpse you consume fires a Corpse Lance at a nearby enemy.
(4) Set: Each enemy you hit with Bone Spear, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion reduces your damage taken by 2%, up to a maximum of 50%. Lasts 15 seconds.
(6) Set: Each corpse you consume grants you an Empowered Bone Spear charge that increases the damage of your next Bone Spear by 3300%. In addition, Corpse Lance and Corpse Explosion damage is increased by 33*100/2 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Compass Rose

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+10–12% Movement Speed
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
Krysbin's Sentence

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%

Secondary Stats

You deal 75 - 100% increased damage against slowed enemies or triple this bonus against enemies afflicted by any other type of control-impairing effect.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang

Legendary Scythe

461.5 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

The Cursed Scythe rune for Grim Scythe now has a 100% chance to apply a curse and you deal 150 - 200% increased damage to cursed enemies.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Lost Time

Legendary Phylactery

Primary Stats

+1.471363E-43 Maximum Damage

Secondary Stats

Your cold skills reduce the movement speed of enemies by 30%. In addition, your movement speed is increased by 8 - 10% for 5 seconds. Maximum 5 stacks.
One of 1 Magic Properties (varies)
+1.443337E-43 Minimum Damage

+ 4 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Pestilence Mask
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Life Socket
Shoulders
- Pestilence Defense
- Stat Priority: Int Vit CDR Skill: Corpse Lance
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Stat Priority: Cold % AS CHD Socket
Torso
- Pestilence Robe
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Skill: Corpse Lance Socket
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Stat Priority: Cold % Int Vit Armor +
Hands
- Pestilence Gloves
- Stat Priority: Int AS CHD CDR
Waist
- Dayntee's Binding
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Life Armor +
Legs
- Pestilence Incantations
- Stat Priority: Int Vit Armor + Socket
Feet
- Pestilence Battle Boots
- Stat Priority: Int Vit AR Armor +
Rings
- The Compass Rose
- Krysbin's Sentence
- Convention of Elements
- Stat Priority: Dmg range AS Int CHD
Weapon
- Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang
- Stat Priority: Dmg range Int AS Elite %
Offhand
- Lost Time
- Leger's Disdain
- Stat Priority: Dmg range Int Vit Elite %

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.8%.
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15.00%.
  Gain an aura that reduces the movement speed of enemies within 15 yards by 30%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  Zei's Stone of Vengeance
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Damage you deal is increased by 4.00% for every 10 yards between you and the enemy hit. Maximum 20.00% increase at 50 yards.
  20% chance on hit to Stun the enemy for 1 second. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Reilena's Shadowhook

Legendary Two-Handed Scythe

1687.4 Damage Per Second

Secondary Stats

Every point of Maximum Essence increases your damage by 0.5% and Bone Spikes generates 2 - 5 additional Essence for each enemy hit.
One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Reilena's Shadowhook
Corpsewhisper Pauldrons

Legendary Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Secondary Stats

Corpse Lance damage is increased by 25 - 30% for 3 seconds when you consume a corpse. Max 20 stacks.

+ 5 Random Magic Properties
Corpsewhisper Pauldrons
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 3.5%
Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

Gain 150 - 200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.

+ 2 Random Magic Properties
Convention of Elements

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Maximum Resource
Primary Stat
Vitality

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Chance
Attack Speed

Defense

Armor
Life
Resist All
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Life on Hit
Resource Cost Reduction
Gold Find

Core:

Movement speed for.. speed.

Max Res for more casting.

Int for pure DPS purposes.

Vitality for extra toughness.

Offense:

CDR for Land of the Dead.

CHD/C for pure DPS.

Attack Speed for DPS.

Defense:

Armor for extra toughness.

Life for extra toughness.

Resist for extra toughness.

Do you get the point?

Utility:

Area Damage for more DPS.

Life on Hit to stay alive longer.

RCR for more casts of your skills.

Gold Find is really never useful.

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