BoneFlame vs Homunculus vs DarkForce 4 The Summoner
Hey guys and gals. its me again. I'm currently writing a pure summoner guide with info on items as well as shields. and i suppose i wanted to ask the question,
"Btw this is my first time writing for the Necroforums and on this website, hopefully I will be of help in the future =)"
What is the "Best" +skill Sheild for a Necro
Well lets begin with the Homunculus as it has been the most tried and true shield for necros:
Homunculus
Hierophant Trophy
Defense: 177 to 213 (varies) (Base Defense: 58 to 70)
Defense: 58 to 70
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 72%
(Necromancer Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
40% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%
This shield is A VERY good shield for those whos priorities are with not only blocking, but has execellent resists once socketed with a pdiamond or um. Its main advantages lay with its Block, and energy/mana gains : +20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%+5 To Mana After Each Kill the latter of which can add up with CE use.
Next is the BoneFlame:
Boneflame
Succubus Skull
Defense: 323 to 367 (varies) (Base Defense: 100 to 146)
Required Level: 72
Required Strength: 95
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 30%
(Necromancer Only)
+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+2-3 To Necromancer Skill Levels (varies)
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Terror When Struck
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
This shield obviously has higher defence but VERY low chance to block. and thus for those who max block may not be the ideal choice. But given if you are able to find a +3 you are able to get an extra pt in both summons and pnb skills. but at the cost of one skill pt that would've been had if equipped with an homu. you will also lose about 10-20 resists with this shield as well. and the 20 to speed is a personal preference as well. but for the summoner necros whom this shield discussion is designed for. the +1 with a +3 boneflame cannot be ignored but comes with a cost of less mana, as well as lower resists. it truly does coem down to personal preference.
next up is the Darkforce
Darkforce Spawn
Bloodlord Skull
Defense: 357 to 417 (varies) (Base Defense: 103 to 148)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 32%
(Necromancer Only)
+140-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-3 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Curses (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+30% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
The advantages of this shield are undeniable espcially with the high def as well as its possible +3 to all necro skills as wel as the 30FCR and INcrease in max mana. This shield is essentially the The difference between the Boneflame and Homuculous, taken to the extreme. THere are NO resists on this head but you do gain. the obvious 30 fcr and the increase in mana.
So in the end. It seems the trade of between all of these shields comes down to:
The Homunculus wins in the area of Mana, Block rates at an amazing 72% and with a decent plus skills and wins in the curse dept.
The Boneflame wins with the +3 all skills, A small amount of resists 10-20 lower than homuculus, and the bit of fun FRW
& Finally the Darkforce which gives a possible Awesome +3 to skills as well, and 30%FCR And 10% increase in mana.
My personal thoughts on this are. if you can make up the difference in resists at the lowest a 10 difference between the homu the Boneflame is worth it all the way. Given this is meant for a VITA Pure Summoner. It gives you the extra plus skill as well as some resists which allows for stronger skelltons at very minimal lose of res. Given you are already equiping "gg" gear that allows for maxed resists in hell.
What is everybodies thoughts on this? any shields missed? anything i overlooked or overgeneralized plus discuss:thumbsup:
Hey guys and gals. its me again. I'm currently writing a pure summoner guide with info on items as well as shields. and i suppose i wanted to ask the question,
"Btw this is my first time writing for the Necroforums and on this website, hopefully I will be of help in the future =)"
What is the "Best" +skill Sheild for a Necro
Well lets begin with the Homunculus as it has been the most tried and true shield for necros:
Homunculus
Hierophant Trophy
Defense: 177 to 213 (varies) (Base Defense: 58 to 70)
Defense: 58 to 70
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 72%
(Necromancer Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
40% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%
This shield is A VERY good shield for those whos priorities are with not only blocking, but has execellent resists once socketed with a pdiamond or um. Its main advantages lay with its Block, and energy/mana gains : +20 To Energy
Regenerate Mana 33%+5 To Mana After Each Kill the latter of which can add up with CE use.
Next is the BoneFlame:
Boneflame
Succubus Skull
Defense: 323 to 367 (varies) (Base Defense: 100 to 146)
Required Level: 72
Required Strength: 95
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 30%
(Necromancer Only)
+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+2-3 To Necromancer Skill Levels (varies)
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Terror When Struck
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
This shield obviously has higher defence but VERY low chance to block. and thus for those who max block may not be the ideal choice. But given if you are able to find a +3 you are able to get an extra pt in both summons and pnb skills. but at the cost of one skill pt that would've been had if equipped with an homu. you will also lose about 10-20 resists with this shield as well. and the 20 to speed is a personal preference as well. but for the summoner necros whom this shield discussion is designed for. the +1 with a +3 boneflame cannot be ignored but comes with a cost of less mana, as well as lower resists. it truly does coem down to personal preference.
next up is the Darkforce
Darkforce Spawn
Bloodlord Skull
Defense: 357 to 417 (varies) (Base Defense: 103 to 148)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 20
Chance To Block: 32%
(Necromancer Only)
+140-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-3 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Poison And Bone Skills (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Curses (Necromancer Only) (varies)
+30% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
The advantages of this shield are undeniable espcially with the high def as well as its possible +3 to all necro skills as wel as the 30FCR and INcrease in max mana. This shield is essentially the The difference between the Boneflame and Homuculous, taken to the extreme. THere are NO resists on this head but you do gain. the obvious 30 fcr and the increase in mana.
So in the end. It seems the trade of between all of these shields comes down to:
The Homunculus wins in the area of Mana, Block rates at an amazing 72% and with a decent plus skills and wins in the curse dept.
The Boneflame wins with the +3 all skills, A small amount of resists 10-20 lower than homuculus, and the bit of fun FRW
& Finally the Darkforce which gives a possible Awesome +3 to skills as well, and 30%FCR And 10% increase in mana.
My personal thoughts on this are. if you can make up the difference in resists at the lowest a 10 difference between the homu the Boneflame is worth it all the way. Given this is meant for a VITA Pure Summoner. It gives you the extra plus skill as well as some resists which allows for stronger skelltons at very minimal lose of res. Given you are already equiping "gg" gear that allows for maxed resists in hell.
What is everybodies thoughts on this? any shields missed? anything i overlooked or overgeneralized plus discuss:thumbsup: