Ideal stat setup for a PvM NecroMage?

[Pazuzu]

What's the ideal stat layout for a PvM-only bone stock cookie cutter NecroMage? Can I get away with super low Dex?

I've got a 230 stat cap.

 

[Taylor]

You're safe with 10 or 15 dex. Personally, I like to have as close to 120 hp as possible, so depending on your hpi items, this will determine how much str you need. The rest, throw into intelligence.

 

[Pazuzu]

Hmmm, is the formula given @ UOGuide for HP correct? (STR/2)+50? If so, I'd need 140 STR to hit 120 HP. :/

 

[Farsight]

On my necro-mage, I have 110 strength.

I make up for the lack of hit points with items like the crimson cincture (+10 HP) and fey leggings (+6 HP). I have another +4 hit points on another item as well for a total of 125 hit points.

This allows me to sink more points into intelligence.

 

[Pazuzu]

Looks like I'm gonna need a stat scroll... Heh.

 

[Taylor]

Hmm...well, there's no reason to be raising str to 140. I think most of my toons have around 110 str, but have hpi items.

At least make sure you have 100 hp. One fire breath from a greater (or renowned wyvern) will do about 70 damage - it would be good to be able to survive 1 fire breath + 1 corp por.

 

[Sir Kenga]

I have 110 str 14 dex, rest in Int, on pvm necro mage. HPi 5 on gloves let me have 110 hp total, that's pretty good surviving wise.
I don't like having 10 dex, because if u run through something, 0 stamina will slow u down to walk.

 

[Taylor]

I have 110 str 14 dex, rest in Int, on pvm necro mage. HPi 5 on gloves let me have 110 hp total, that's pretty good surviving wise.
I don't like having 10 dex, because if u run through something, 0 stamina will slow u down to walk.

This is a good option, too. I feel the same about 10 dex. I usually go 15 to 20.

 

[Pazuzu]

So what is the quickest way to work up a bunch of STR?

 

[Pazuzu]

NM, just evened out my stats while training necro and medi... Seems STR is a secondary stat for meditation.

Awesome.

 

[Gellor]

Personally, I go with 125 int, 10 dex, and balance into str(~100+)

The difference between 100 and 110 str is 5 hp. I stack up on hp items to make up this.

I like to bulk up on int/mana so mana vamp/drain aren't critical since I run ZERO magic resist. Hard to make a difference when your mana pool is 170ish and you keep your mana above 120

 

[Sir Kenga]

Actually the difference between 100 and 110 str for PVM mage is amount of loot you can carry.

 

[Gellor]

Actually the difference between 100 and 110 str for PVM mage is amount of loot you can carry.

Very true... but 10 mana extra seems more valuable to me

 

[Sir Kenga]

Look you can make +8 mana increase or +5 hp increase. Seem to me it's easier to make insane mana increase on items

 

[Clog|Mordain]

On my necro mages, i have 124 str(pointless going to 125 unless u have str bonus items) 15 dex and balance the rest into int. With wraith form, shadow wisp and high SDI i very rarely run out of mana. I bulk up on HPI and MI on my items. Personally i think you cannot have to much hit points.