GUILD WARS 2: The Necromancer - Detailed Class Guide [What Profession (Class) Should I Play?]

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Feel free to post below any questions you have about the Necromancer 😊

[@1Phenomenal]

What the best build for open-world PvE for necromancer after last update?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

I'm currently liking the Reaper Power DPS build which uses the Greatsword with the Axe & Warhorn ☺️ this link gives a good overview for it: metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Reaper_-_Power_Greatsword If you haven't yet unlocked the Reaper elite spec, you can swap it out for Death Magic and incorporate the dagger and focus in to your build ☺️

[@fuchsrudi]

@@HeroicFlamingo hey bro, I will start gw2 with my gf and my questions is wich classes we should play?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's difficult to say as they're all unique and it depends what you enjoy playing! I would recommend watching my class guide where I look at all of the classes in one video and see if any jump out at you. If you need a closer look on one after that, check out the detailed class guide for it to see if you still like the look of it ☺️ for what it's worth, I'm really in to my Necro at the moment, it's a really fun class that can also be powerful and tanky quite easily 😃

[@dedfish7495]

Which race is your necro?

[@rdzed9658]

Just made the switch from WoW (long overdue) and found your guides to be absolutely amazing! This game is fantastic but can be quite daunting for new players. I think I'm here for the long haul as I'm loving everything about it so far.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Hey man, I'm glad you're enjoying the game and thanks for your kind words 😊

[@majstermythjohn2539]

Why did you swap?

[@MrAnas1987]

dude what a coincidence. after 15 years i swapped a week ago.

[@Subatomic_Next]

I switched 2 weeks ago after 10 years of playing WoW

[@dradamov]

Whaddya know... I switched a week ago.

[@mastersheld5463]

Thank you so much for all those guides ! You must have spent hours and days on it ! You’re great mate !

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thank you very much 😃 it did take quite a while 😂 haha

[@Thomasnmi]

Thank you

[@cin1333]

My dad used to play WoW when he was younger and I wanted to give it a try. I didn't really wanna pay for it so I searched up some alternatives and found GW2 . I really appreciate this guide and I think its going to help a lot. Thank you :)

[@HeroicFlamingo]

That's awesome man, I hope you enjoy 😃

[@pencilbender]

The fact you talk about your bloody dad playing wow when he was younger makes me feel so damn old lol

[@estelfisto]

Excellent video mate! I just started Guild Wars 2 the other day with my wife, she wants to play a Ranger...im thinking of running a Necromancer. You've earned my sub!

[@AlgorithmMockery]

This video is a little old but I must say I sincerely appreciate the step by step overview. As a long time WoW refugee your content has been essential. Thank you 👍🏻

[@HeroicFlamingo]

You're very welcome! 😃

[@Illuminati089]

Awesome video your right necromancer looks like a fun class to play. Should start here with your beginner series. This video does give a great overall feel , very helpful!

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man, keep an eye on my channel for this 😃

[@davidxavier4603]

@@HeroicFlamingo what race is your necro on this video?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's a Norn 😃

[@Onyx_Dripp]

I’m new to this game and I started with warrior then quickly realized I didn’t like it so far I am enjoying the necro and it seems to have a good variety of things a necro can do well (tips are welcome)

[@VII_Spiritual]

Thank you for your efforts, your passion for the game is contagious.

[@conlost]

I have been playing GW2 for years. But always only for a short time, because I never really get into it. I want to have fun with my class.On KZbin you can only find builds that I don't want to play and they are always for the endgame. I see the same thing over and over again. Video titles like "Best build for ..." are not helpful. And many skills of classes are not used anywhere. Thanks for showing me that my playstyle in GW2 is not wrong either (for example Ranged Weapons on the second bar on Mesmer, or Wells on Necromancer). You also show that there are also alternative options for the classes. Thanks a lot! 🙏😊

[@HeroicFlamingo]

You're very welcome! 😃

[@rianmilit]

Great overview on the class. One note for new players is that the Elite skills are buy to play, as each is tied up to an expansion that needs to be purchased

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thank you but the elite skills in this video are all included in the base game. It's only the elite skills for the elite specs (which aren't shown in this video) that are part of the expansions ☺️

[@tycoonking8485]

I play Skyrim, and when he said minions only die, and not disappear after a certain amount of time. I knew I had to get the game

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Haha I actually love that about the necro 😃

[@DespicableMe007]

ya got a new sub.... very new to the game , currently 2 weeks old and playing my first character as necro.... really helpful :)

[@HeroicFlamingo]

You're very welcome! Good choice with Necro, definitely one of my favourite classes 😃

[@Dophie13]

I just started playing GW2 and your videos are incredible. I was so bummed to see that you haven’t posted in a while. Hope you start creating content again some day.

[@zarakikon6352]

Great video once again dude. Gonna watch this again when I'm gonna play one.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man, I hope it helps 😃

[@pmc3003]

I got a necro to level 80 and quit playing not long after. After being away for three years and returning a week ago, this is just what I needed! Thank you for putting this together. I just subbed and look forward to checking out your other class guides and future content. Much appreciated HF!!

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man, I appreciate it 😃 once you get in to it, you should check out my class guide for The Reaper! It's an elite specialization for The Necromancer which makes it even more awesome 😃

[@ZombieHunter1776]

I really didn’t want to watch an hour long video but I’m glad I did lol

[@HeroicFlamingo]

I appreciate your honesty 😂 sorry for waffling on so much!

[@creativedesignation7880]

Spectral walk is also a neat utility out of combat, it is basically a position rewinder, plus it doesn't have a max distance, you are only limited by how far you can move in those 10 seconds.

[@GageMason]

Can you mount and retain the skill uptime?

[@EKS90]

So I just found this video, im trying out GW2 for like the third time, have some 80s, never stuck cause i couldn't find the right class, i main warrior and lock in WoW, but warrior in gw2 doeswn't jam with me,this guide made me wanna do a necro and made me install the game very good guide, loved the class picking guide too! you are doing amazing work keep it up!

[@WyMustIGo]

I am hoping this helps me because I am finding 80+ very hard with the core power build while getting my reaper unlocked and the mounts/mastery points and even the 250 heroic points I need.

[@DehZeroTres]

Thank you bro, nice guide

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man ☺️

[@pjlights164]

You are a legend, buddy.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man 😃

[@Illuminati089]

Facts

[@jonathankendrick2669]

I'm not sure u will see this but what armor set is that because it looks AWESOME!

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃

[@Ierofantis]

Thanks for that! Post plz your armor pieces and dies... Kind regards...

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Okay, so I'm wearing an outfit called "Grenth's Regalia" that you can buy from the gem store and the dyes are Abyssal Sea (Black) and Canopy (Green) :-)

[@byakku12]

I am a wow player. Dabbled in GW2 a bit when i was bored. found it interesting but a bit confusing coming from this linear wow experience. now with the new expansion i am so bummed out, that they didn't implement a necromancer class. my all time favorite class. the demonology warlock or death knight come close but meh. not the same. your skin or armor or transmog (in wow) looks aboluetly amazing. maybe. i will give this a shot again.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Give GW2 another shot and I'm sure you'll really enjoy it 😊 the elite specializations make it a lot more interesting as well so if you're not 100% sold on the necromancer, you can always change to a Reaper at level 80 and they are even cooler 😊

[@june_o9]

I've played Wow for many years. Tried GW2 at least three times, and then I got got hooked. Reaper specialization i so much fun. Mount system - The best there is, also tons of things to do. No subscription but then again some items in in game shop do help like additional storage or more place for bags for your character. Overall, love this MMO and i highly recommend it.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thank you for sharing your experience, that's great! 😃

[@lufasumafalu5069]

another great video , i always liked your vids even before i finish watching it. btw i got 80 core Necro now trying to go to HoT zones , what kind of build you recommend (core) as i still havent got Reaper skills ? i normally use the pet build but HoT mob seem a bit different than core mob , it is far more difficult and not a faceroll core mob lol.. i use axe+dagger and staff

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man! I would recommend following the build in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/haGTkomjZbSasJY before unlocking the Reaper elite spec 😃

[@georgiatrikka1344]

again great video!

[@procastrination8328]

46:00 could've atleast zoomed tru the lich skills with your cursor so we can pause the video for each one :)

[@myselfme767]

Thank you!

[@rin7564]

Where is this place that you are attacking the golems?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the PvP lobby 😊 you can just go to your PvP menu and choose to enter lobby

[@WyMustIGo]

Is there a way to make ground target abilites just target the ground beneath your target (without having to use the mouse to target ground)?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Not to my knowledge but you can make it so it casts instantly where your mouse is so if you position it correctly, this can make it quicker 😊 I prefer the option where you hold it down and release it to activate personally!

[@Thomasnmi]

Check out the targeting options under the options menu. However, you might not want to lock them to the target

[@polopopoo]

I need a guide for that armor acquisition.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Haha nothing complicated! It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃

[@Fabio-sz5nb]

may i ask you the guy in your video at 15:50 min what class he is playing?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Looks like an Elementalist with the Weaver elite spec ☺️

[@Fabio-sz5nb]

@@HeroicFlamingo Thanks! Gonna check everything about that class, on your channel ofc. These detailed videos on gw2 classes are amazing!!!

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man 😃

[@DaniGGerman1337]

Anyone knows the name of the gear he used in the video/thumbnail? ( black n green skull thing) I would really appreciate it :)

[@nickvanreenen6520]

Im a new player started today also necromancer where do you get that sick set from you have bro

[@loving_deadpool3865]

So im really new to the game and i dont know what to pick as my main class the necro or the revenant, any suggestion?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Both great classes but Necro would likely be better for a new player 😃

[@creativedesignation7880]

Give necro a try, they can do a lot of different things like tanking and even healing and they can be built to be nearly unkillable. Enable Death Shroud when you would be downed in your build tab, gives you a nice safety net. Have fun!

[@thatsthefuture3732]

May I ask where I can get this berserker set?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

I just buy the cheapest set of armor on the trading post that meets all of my requirements 😃 use the filter on the trading post to choose your stats, level and rarity and then just sort cheapest first!

[@mandysullivan5556]

So I am new to GW2 & leveling a necro & currently using an axe & focus as they were the 1st weapons given,is it better to use a staff or is it just personal choice?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Good choice as Necro is awesome 😃 it's best to go with whatever weapon you like using most but I like Axe and Focus with Dagger and Warhorn as your second weapon set ☺️ I'm not a massive fan of the staff!

[@tianz4710]

how did you get the bleed and poison icon on floating damage text?

[@stanislav5061]

Where did you get such a nice look?!

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃

[@juggernautdriveSS]

Is there anyway to extend how long you're a lich?

[@jaredcook3376]

Im a warlock main in wow and necro seems like the class for me. I strated with elementalist but really intrigued by necro

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Necro is awesome man! Would definitely suit you if you play Warlock 😃

[@UnKnown-rw9xy]

could u please tell me ur outfite name or armor pieces ?

[@michaelmiller4821]

Do you have a video, where you have built a necromancer from scratch, and taken it through the maps?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Unfortunately not! I have a series where I create a necromancer and play through the personal story but that's not quite the same thing 😃

[@TheRiskyDingo]

What armor skin is that. I want it so bad :(

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃

[@Rioumuro]

How do i get this armor set?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃

[@nickvanreenen6520]

Also wich race do you play is it human or ?

[@mishaXDF]

your necromancer race is norn?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

That is correct! Do you disapprove? 😂 I wasn't sure when I was making it

[@majstermythjohn2539]

Hey good guide...1 question where you get that tmog

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Thanks man 😃 it's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😊 might not be available at the moment but normally makes it way back at some point

[@majstermythjohn2539]

@@HeroicFlamingo thanks a lot any tips for good not shop tmogs:D

[@HeroicFlamingo]

I'll be honest, a lot of the best ones you need to pay for! However, there are a lot of skins you can unlock in PvP and by playing through the expansions and newer living world content 😊 I would recommend you have a look online to find skins you like and then work towards unlocking them 😃

[@joaquincamposlucas3809]

How can I get ur transmog set ?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

It's the Grenth's Regalia Outfit from the gem store 😃 however, things do come and go on there so might not be available right now!

[@evelynn2790]

so many words lol i dont know why but theire specilaztion all thous traits its just not clicking with me :S i mean likei got so far level 45 secound time necro xD... and i kinda understand alittle better but i dont really understands what so good and for what situation beacous i feel like im mage im also healer supporter and i can be tank and all deal dmg and do some more shenanigance how t treansparent i do not get still working on it:S thnks for the guiide

[@BlackLyondreamworks]

my dude great video but a little less unnecessary talking and just quick concise explanation and use of the skill, great video

[@Thomasnmi]

I appreciate the detailed explanation

[@zarakikon6352]

Am I the only one who thinks that bleeds don't really belong with Necromancers ? Skills like Poisons and life drain I totally get but bleed ?

[@Thomasnmi]

I think that any dot fits the necro

[@stephenk.5386]

Ok so I think calling these videos class guides, might be a bit misleading. All it appears you are doing is reading the tool tips and showcasing the animations of the skills. You didn’t really speak to how to use skills effectively and/or properly which I would assume would be in a class guide. I mean for example you used epidemic without there being any conditions on the golem, which kind of defeats the purpose of using that skill. Unless your intent was just to show case the animation of the skill. But thanks for the video and the time I guess.

[@Thomasnmi]

There are lots of guides filled with people's opinions I like this as it is an unbiased explanation and demonstration, which is lacking in some other guidex

[@stephenk.5386]

@@Thomasnmi That's great, just don't title your video "Detailed Class Guide" if all your doing is reading the tooltips of the abilities and casting them on a dummy. Not saying its a bad video, just very misleading.

[@tiagoreis3853]

human or norn?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Norn 😃

[@m4lev0lentdem0nknightamv5]

Can necromancer switch between two weapons ...if yes which is a great combination to start with?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

The necromancer can switch between 2 weapon sets in combat 😊 I think a good couple of sets to start with are the axe/focus and the dagger/warhorn 😃

[@m4lev0lentdem0nknightamv5]

@@HeroicFlamingo thanks 😊👍

[@m4lev0lentdem0nknightamv5]

@@HeroicFlamingo How about Staff - Axe?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

I did start off with the staff but I don't think it's that great, would really recommend!

[@lalsangzualachenkual5790]

You deserve a sub an so i sub.

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice.

[@tyraster8603]

It's a pretty lame take on a necromancer, to be honest. . . Where are the skeleton warriors and archers? Undead knights? Spirits? I hate these fleshy little monsters. Heck, even run off the mill zombies would have been better. Not a big fan of the rest of the kit either. Doesn't really feel like a proper necromancer. Feels more like a mix of other things. Pretty bummed cause I really wanted to play necro.

[@Thomasnmi]

I agree, it could have been better

[@CandysChannel]

I totally agree. Really disappointed to see those flesh things

[@synclimatic7800]

With all of those hate on necro, should i play this class? Can i experience end game pve with necro?

[@HeroicFlamingo]

You most certainly can experience end game PvE with necro ☺️ excellent survivability and damage makes it one of the best solo classes for PvE and if you choose the Reaper elite spec, it makes it more powerful and more fun 😊 all classes are viable for end game PvE to be fair but the necro is actually one of the better ones ☺️

[@synclimatic7800]

@@HeroicFlamingo ah thanks for replying! I just bought and download 2 weeks ago so there's lot of things and mechanics i didn't understand. I really want to play necro but seeing all those hate kinda make me wonder should i play necro or not haha.

[@HeroicFlamingo]

No problem 😊 easiest classes for new players to be powerful with are necro and guardian so I would recommend one of them 😊

[@Tavis15ify]

@@HeroicFlamingo as im just getting back into the game after a decent break due to some buddies and jumped back onto my 80 necro condi damage build. Doesnt feel as strong as it use to and kinda weird now imo. Might change from condition damage to something else yet no idea lmao

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Try out a power build and work towards getting the Reaper elite spec, you won't be disappointed 😃

[@Subher0]

I'm sad the skill system from original Guild Wars is gone... 😐

[@Thomasnmi]

From an RP perspective, no self respecting Necro would ever sully his or her hands in melee. That's what minions are for. 😊

[@CandysChannel]

What happened to you? I assume you started to play another game altogether? You still alive?

[@alexishitchins8487]

I know this isn't relevant but you're moving back and forth so much it's making me sick

[@alexishitchins8487]

In the weapon skills section

[@HeroicFlamingo]

Sorry about that! Not much I can do about it now unfortunately 😂

[@VallerianUA]

This whole vid could be about 20 min long honestly

[@Thomasnmi]

But it wouldn't be as good