Talent Builds
Stat Priority
1
Strength
Primary attack stat; higher item level is normally the first gearing filter.
2
Mastery
Improves the specialization-specific Mastery effect; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
3
Crit. Strike
Increases critical-strike chance; its exact value changes with your build and current gear.
4
Haste
Improves cast or attack speed and resource flow; its exact value changes with your current gear.
5
Versatility
Provides consistent throughput and damage reduction.
Rotation Priority
1
Outbreak
Apply and maintain your plagues before committing resources to the target.
2
Army of the Dead
Use with Dark Transformation and other major damage amplifiers when the encounter permits.
3
Festering Strike
Build Lesser Ghoul stacks and advance Festering Scythe.
4
Festering Scythe
Consume the ready effect instead of another Festering Strike.
5
Soul Reaper
Use on cooldown, preferably during Dark Transformation.
6
Scourge Strike
Spend Lesser Ghoul stacks and use as the primary rune spender.
7
Death Coil
Spend Runic Power on one or two targets and avoid overcapping.
8
Epidemic
Replace Death Coil as the Runic Power spender on larger packs.
9
Death and Decay
Use for three or more targets when the pack will remain in its area.