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= Why start as a Necromancer= | = Why start as a Necromancer= | ||
− | Necromancer is a strong class for early game that has a skillset allowing you to farm zeny and gear without much of a problem. It is now nearly as tanky as spearman classes, but their sustain and meat shield (Zombies) give you plenty of survivability. | + | Necromancer is a strong class for early game that has a skillset allowing you to farm zeny and gear without much of a problem. It is now nearly as tanky as spearman classes, but their sustain and meat shield (Zombies) give you plenty of survivability. |
− | + | Addin to that the fact that their best gear are buyable (you need to slot them afterward) makes it an excellent class to start with on Einherjar. | |
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==Starting as a Novice== | ==Starting as a Novice== | ||
[[File:Necro-Start.jpg|frame|center]] | [[File:Necro-Start.jpg|frame|center]] | ||
− | As any other job, you will start in front of Sprakki and you will follow the main questline to get some levels and | + | As any other job, you will start in front of Sprakki and you will follow the main questline to get some levels and gears. |
− | Then, when you will go to the Novice Training Ground, you will find several Class Masters, but not the one for Necromancer. Do | + | Then, when you will go to the Novice Training Ground, you will find several Class Masters, but not the one for Necromancer. Do worry, this is perfectly normal. |
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− | Since you are starting on Einherjar, I strongly suggest you to do all the quests from the different | + | Since you are starting on Einherjar, I strongly suggest you to do all the quests from the different masters. This will give you Class Boxes that can be sold for 2.500z each, a nice way to get some money upfront. |
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− | You can also borrow Manuals from the trainers to get some skills from their respective classes. As a futur Necromancer, there is a little trick that is extremely important to know. | + | You can also borrow Manuals from the trainers to get some skills from their respective classes. As a futur Necromancer, there is a little trick that is extremely important to know. |
− | Get the Adept and Spiriter manuals ! | + | Get the Adept and Spiriter manuals ! |
[[File:AdeptManual.jpg|frame|left]] | [[File:AdeptManual.jpg|frame|left]] | ||
[[File:AdeptManualSkills.jpg|frame|center]] | [[File:AdeptManualSkills.jpg|frame|center]] | ||
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[[File:SpiriterManualSkills.jpg|frame|center]] | [[File:SpiriterManualSkills.jpg|frame|center]] | ||
− | At the moment, it is possible to have two manuals of the custom classes at the same time. If, at some point, this is no longer an option, | + | At the moment, it is possible to have two manuals of the custom classes at the same time. If, at some point, this is no longer an option, chose the Adept without hesitation, you'll understand later. |
− | As a | + | As a futur magic class, pump every point you've got into INT until you reach 90+ |
− | Once you have finished all the quests of all the classes, it's time to go into the wonderful world of | + | Once you have finished all the quests of all the classes, it's time to go into the wonderful world of Runemidgard. However, since you don't have a class master, you have to choose where to go. |
− | Here is a fundamental | + | Here is a fundamental tips: Ask the Archer Master to become an Archer ! This will bring you to payon, near the Necromancer job quest. |
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You will arrive in the Archer Guild Union, step out of the building and go to the north of the map (see screenshot) | You will arrive in the Archer Guild Union, step out of the building and go to the north of the map (see screenshot) | ||
[[File:PayonCaveStart.jpg|frame|center]] | [[File:PayonCaveStart.jpg|frame|center]] | ||
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Then, you can sell pretty much everything except the skills manual, Novice Butterfly Wings, Novice Fly Wings, Novice Potions. | Then, you can sell pretty much everything except the skills manual, Novice Butterfly Wings, Novice Fly Wings, Novice Potions. | ||
[[File:GettingReady.jpg|frame|center]] | [[File:GettingReady.jpg|frame|center]] | ||
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Before taking the Necromancer test, you will need to get 20 Skel Bones and 2 Cursed Ruby. Don't worry about the Cursed Ruby, the drop rate is increased on the server. However, the Skel Bones might be a bit tricky to get. | Before taking the Necromancer test, you will need to get 20 Skel Bones and 2 Cursed Ruby. Don't worry about the Cursed Ruby, the drop rate is increased on the server. However, the Skel Bones might be a bit tricky to get. | ||
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Go into Payon Cave and start hunting zombies first (they are slower and give more exp)until you have your 2 Cursed Ruby. | Go into Payon Cave and start hunting zombies first (they are slower and give more exp)until you have your 2 Cursed Ruby. | ||
Once you have those, kill the Skeletons until you have 20 skel bones. (FYI, it took me 155 skeletons and 5 zombies to get everything, so be patient). | Once you have those, kill the Skeletons until you have 20 skel bones. (FYI, it took me 155 skeletons and 5 zombies to get everything, so be patient). | ||
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It's now time to become a Necromancer. | It's now time to become a Necromancer. | ||
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= Job Change = | = Job Change = | ||
− | (this part of the guide is taken from the Necromancer page, you can find it [[Necromancer|here]]) | + | (this part of the guide is taken from the Necromancer page, you can find it [[Necromancer|here]]) |
'''Step #1:''' As a Novice Job level 10 make your way to Old Payon District. You can go there by going right from Payon or by using Kafra's teleport from Payon. | '''Step #1:''' As a Novice Job level 10 make your way to Old Payon District. You can go there by going right from Payon or by using Kafra's teleport from Payon. | ||
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[[File:NecromancerBuilding2small.jpg|frame|right]] | [[File:NecromancerBuilding2small.jpg|frame|right]] | ||
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=Stats= | =Stats= | ||
− | The stats of a Necromancer are easy | + | The stats of a Necromancer are at the same time easy and hard to balance.<br> |
STR: Needed to carry items and also to bring a bit more damage. I'll put it 3rd and around 20~40.<br> | STR: Needed to carry items and also to bring a bit more damage. I'll put it 3rd and around 20~40.<br> | ||
− | AGI: Can be useful if you decide to go Bone Spear. Otherwise, it's not particularly | + | AGI: Can be useful if you decide to go Bone Spear. Otherwise, it's not a stats particularly needed.<br> |
VIT: Excellent stat to increase your survivability and decrease the Status effects. I'll put it 2nd and around 50~<br> | VIT: Excellent stat to increase your survivability and decrease the Status effects. I'll put it 2nd and around 50~<br> | ||
INT: Your main stat, put everything you have into it until you reach 90. Then adjust with your gear to get the next MATK threshold.<br> | INT: Your main stat, put everything you have into it until you reach 90. Then adjust with your gear to get the next MATK threshold.<br> | ||
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LUK:Pour everything's left into it to increase your drop rate.<br> | LUK:Pour everything's left into it to increase your drop rate.<br> | ||
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=Skills= | =Skills= | ||
Some might say there are three builds for Necromancers: | Some might say there are three builds for Necromancers: | ||
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- Weak against AoE attacks<br> | - Weak against AoE attacks<br> | ||
- Dependant on the AI of the summons<br> | - Dependant on the AI of the summons<br> | ||
− | + | ===- Lich===<br> | |
− | ===- Lich=== | ||
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Pros: <br> | Pros: <br> | ||
- Huge potential for single target and AoE damage<br> | - Huge potential for single target and AoE damage<br> | ||
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- Huge consumption of SP<br> | - Huge consumption of SP<br> | ||
- Some targets are really hard to deal with (especially Neutral Monsters)<br> | - Some targets are really hard to deal with (especially Neutral Monsters)<br> | ||
− | + | [[File:Lich1rstClass.jpg|frame|left]] | |
+ | [[File:Lich2ndClass1.jpg|frame|left]] | ||
+ | [[File:Lich2ndClass2.jpg|frame|left]] | ||
The Necromancer tree is quite straightforward since there aren't that many spells.<br> | The Necromancer tree is quite straightforward since there aren't that many spells.<br> | ||
First, take 1 point into Necromancy, Soul Strike and Leech Life. That way, you can target anything.<br> | First, take 1 point into Necromancy, Soul Strike and Leech Life. That way, you can target anything.<br> | ||
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Raise Skeleton lvl 2<br> | Raise Skeleton lvl 2<br> | ||
Job 50<br> | Job 50<br> | ||
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===- BoneBlade=== | ===- BoneBlade=== | ||
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- Constant consumption of Skel Bones (less money to get and necessity to waste weight on it)<br> | - Constant consumption of Skel Bones (less money to get and necessity to waste weight on it)<br> | ||
- Depending on a first class skill that is not as powerful as it could be<br> | - Depending on a first class skill that is not as powerful as it could be<br> | ||
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