This is a build for [Nekros] that uses Petrify.
Petrify is the helminth subsumable [Atlas] skill.
With the [Ore Gaze] augment, [Nekros]' farming potential is maximized.
Three formas used here are consistent with those used in config B (that's why it looks weird).
Combos
Enemy on your face -> Soul Punch -> Enjoy personal space
Get in line of sight (it's conical) -> Petrify -> Kill -> Profit
Desecrate -> Check if it is still on (mobs like Nullifier Crewmen can turn it off)
Shadows of the Dead -> Confuse allies and yourself -> Does have uses when you need to disperse mob aggro
Notes:
-Petrify's damage vulnerability is NOT affected by ability strength
-Petrify's line of sight cone length is affected by ability range while the cone width is NOT
-Petrify replaces Terrify, since armor reduction from Terrify is nullified due to [Overextended]'s penalty and mobs running off is not really useful for farming
Core Mods
Despoil - whether it be farming or tanking Nekros build, this mod is a must
Rejuvenation - provides constant healing to counteract Despoil's health drain
Overextended & Stretch & Augur Reach & Cunning Drift - 280% ability range (Desecrate radius: 70m) (Petrify range: 39.2m)
Streamline - decreases the health cost of Despoil, which will help since max range Despoil can drain quite a bit of health (10 -> 7 health per corpse)
(Primed) Continuity - since only petrified enemies are affected by [Ore Gaze], it is beneficial to lengthen the ability duration
Arcane Suggestions
In General - in this build, arcanes are not necessary; choose anything of preference
Weapon Suggestions
In General - Nekros Desecrate benefits from Slash and Cold damage types, since they cut/shatter corpses into multiple pieces which all get Desecrated separately
Primary -
(Sancti) Tigris (Prime)/High Slash (80%) to cut the corpses
Nagantaka/Highest Slash damage percentage (90%) for the primary weapon
Glaxion (Vandal)/Cold damage (100%) to shatter the corpses
Secondary -
Pyrana Prime/Highest Slash damage percentage (84%) for the secondary weapon
Melee -
Galatine (Prime)/Highest Slash damage percentage (95%) for the melee weapon
Companion -
Smeeta Kavat/Charm mod for even more loot!
Artax/Cold damage (100%) to shatter the corpses
Cryotra/Cold damage (100%) to shatter the corpses
Substitutions
(Primed) Continuity - anything of preference
Streamline - anything of preference
More Configs
Config A (Blood Altar, Umbra Forma)
Config B (Blood Altar, No Umbra Forma)
Config C (Petrify, Farm)
Thank you for reading!