Necro Bone Knight - Upper Limit?

[PlainGuy]

Just curious, but are proc weapons necessary for this kind of play? Every guide mentions proc weapons, but until things like the Staff of Undead Legions, the damage from the proc seems negated by the awful weapon damage. I'm currently using a Di'Zok Sceptre of Authority and the 10/20 ratio and 10AC seem better than a mediocre proc at this point.

[Pillow Armadillo]

I think the original bone knight incorporated the Staff of Writhing as a bone-themed gimmick, but I grew fond of that janky staff during the leveling process. Proc staves are not necessary, but even the bad ones (like Staff of Writhing) can interrupt casters and find some use. I'm sure you could lean in further with a Velium Crystal Staff, but I think your choice of weapon is also valid.

You'll just miss out on procs, which would be a shame with all that dexterity gnomes can get. I think I'm rolling with 180 dexterity unbuffed on my 54 bone knight.

[enjchanter]

Originally Posted by PlainGuy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Just curious, but are proc weapons necessary for this kind of play? Every guide mentions proc weapons, but until things like the Staff of Undead Legions, the damage from the proc seems negated by the awful weapon damage. I'm currently using a Di'Zok Sceptre of Authority and the 10/20 ratio and 10AC seem better than a mediocre proc at this point.

The entire meme of this build is face tanking (for no reason) and stacking dex to proc stuff (because of you're already auto attacking you may as well)

Outside of proccing some weapon there will never be a reason for you to auto attack as a necro. You will not do respectable damage with any weapon that is obtainable in this game

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by enjchanter [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Outside of proccing some weapon there will never be a reason for you to auto attack as a necro. You will not do respectable damage with any weapon that is obtainable in this game

On top of having shit mitigation and avoidance. In most situations, all that lost HP would be more useful if you converted it to mana.