[2.6.0] (TXIII) Rathma's Requiem Singularity Mage @ Low Paragon

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by Cratic last updated Jul 26, 2017 ( Patch 2.6 )

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Skills

Blood Rush Molting
- Blood Rush
Cost: 5% Health
Cooldown: 5 seconds

Shed your mortal flesh and reappear up to 50 yards away.
Molting

Leaves a corpse at your original location when used.
Siphon Blood Purity of Essence
- Siphon Blood
Generate: 15 Essence each time damage is dealt

Siphon the blood from the targeted enemy dealing 300% weapon damage as Physical.

Siphon Blood heals you for 2% of your total health every second while channeled.
Purity of Essence

Essence gained is increased to 20 while you are at full health.
Devour Cannibalize
- Devour
Consume corpses within 60 yards to restore 10 Essence per corpse.
Cannibalize

Each corpse consumed also restores 3% health.
Skeletal Mage Singularity
- Skeletal Mage
Cost: 40 Essence

Raise a skeleton from the ground to attack your foes dealing 400% weapon damage as Physical over two attacks. Lasts 6 seconds.
Singularity

Consumes all Essence to summon a powerful minion. The minion's damage is increased by 3% for every point of Essence consumed.
Command Skeletons Enforcer
- Command Skeletons
Cost: 50 Essence

Active: Command your skeletal minions to attack the target and increase their damage against it by 50%.

Passive: Raise skeletons from the ground every 2 seconds to a max of 7 skeletons. Skeletal minions deal 50% weapon damage as Physical per attack.
Enforcer

Reduces the active Essence cost to 25.
Bone Armor Dislocation
- Bone Armor
Cost: 10 Essence
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Rip bones from nearby enemies, dealing 125% weapon damage as Physical, and create armor that reduces damage taken by 3% per enemy hit up to a maximum of 10 enemies. Lasts for 60 secs.
Dislocation

Enemies hit are also stunned for 2 seconds.

Bone Armor's damage is turned into Poison.

Extended Servitude
- Extended Servitude
Increase the duration of your Skeletal Mage and Revive minions by 25%.
Swift Harvesting
- Swift Harvesting
Increase the attack speed of Bone Spikes, Siphon Blood, and Grim Scythe by 15%.
Dark Reaping
- Dark Reaping
While using a scythe, gain 2% Essence and Life per kill.
Fueled by Death
- Fueled by Death
Consuming a corpse increases your movement speed by 3% for 5 seconds. This effect can stack up to 10 times.

Items

Rathma's Skull Helm

Set Helm

21 - 24 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Rathma's Spikes

Set Shoulders

59 - 68 Armor

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
The Traveler's Pledge

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51.0–100.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+330–524 Dexterity

+330–524 Strength

+330–524 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
Rathma's Ribcage Plate

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

8 - 10 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 6 - 6.5%

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Goldwrap

Legendary Belt

88 - 107 Armor

Primary Stats

+15 - 16% Extra Gold from Monsters

Secondary Stats

On gold pickup: Gain armor for 5 seconds equal to the amount picked up.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

Sockets (1)

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons

Set Boots

30 - 35 Armor

Primary Stats

+78 - 83 Vitality

Bones of Rathma
Rathma's Skull Helm
Rathma's Spikes
Rathma's Ribcage Plate
Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
(2) Set: Your minions have a chance to reduce the cooldown of Army of the Dead by 1 second each time they deal damage.
(4) Set: You gain 1% damage reduction for 15 seconds each time one of your minions deal damage. Max 50 stacks.
(6) Set: Each active Skeletal Mage increases the damage of your minions and Army of the Dead by 1000% up to a max of 10*4*100 %.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Convention of Elements

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison.
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence
The Compass Rose

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+10–12% Movement Speed
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+220–349 Dexterity

+220–349 Strength

+220–349 Intelligence

Endless Walk
The Traveler's Pledge
The Compass Rose
(2) Set: While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%.
Jesseth Skullscythe

Set Scythe

461.5 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

Increases Attack Speed by 6 - 7%

Secondary Stats

One of 2 Magic Properties (varies)
+66 - 132 Minimum Damage
+88 - 176 Maximum Damage

Jesseth Arms
Jesseth Skullscythe
Jesseth Skullshield
(2) Set: When the target of your Command Skeletons dies, your skeletons are automatically commanded to attack a nearby target.
While your skeletons are commanded to attack a target, all of your minions deal 400% increased damage.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Jesseth Skullshield

Set Shield

8 - 9 Armor

Primary Stats

+10 - 20% Chance to Block
0 - 0 Block Amount

Jesseth Arms
Jesseth Skullscythe
Jesseth Skullshield
(2) Set: When the target of your Command Skeletons dies, your skeletons are automatically commanded to attack a nearby target.
While your skeletons are commanded to attack a target, all of your minions deal 400% increased damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties

More Details

Head
- Rathma's Skull Helm
- Stat Priority: None
Shoulders
- Rathma's Spikes
- Stat Priority: None
Amulet
- The Traveler's Pledge
- Hellfire Amulet
- Stat Priority: None
Torso
- Rathma's Ribcage Plate
- Stat Priority: None
Wrists
- Nemesis Bracers
- Reaper's Wraps
- Ancient Parthan Defenders
- Stat Priority: None
Hands
- Rathma's Macabre Vambraces
- Tasker and Theo
- Gloves of Worship
- Stat Priority: None
Waist
- Goldwrap
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Rathma's Skeletal Legplates
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Rathma's Ossified Sabatons
- Stat Priority: None
Rings
- Convention of Elements
- The Compass Rose
- Ring of Royal Grandeur
- Stat Priority: None
Weapon
- Jesseth Skullscythe
- Stat Priority: None
Offhand
- Jesseth Skullshield
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Enforcer
  Enforcer
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase the damage of your pets by 15%.
- Boon of the Hoarder
  Boon of the Hoarder
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  +25% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold.
- Bane of the Powerful
  Bane of the Powerful
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Gain 20% increased damage for 30 seconds after killing an elite pack.

Kanai's Cube

Scythe of the Cycle

Legendary Scythe

461.5 Damage Per Second

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Intelligence

Secondary Stats

Your Secondary skills deal 250 - 300% additional damage while Bone Armor is active but reduce the remaining duration of Bone Armor by 4 seconds.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1199 - 1490) Physical Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Fire Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Lightning Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Cold Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Poison Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Arcane Damage

+(1199 - 1490) Holy Damage

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Scythe of the Cycle
Requiem Cereplate

Legendary Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Secondary Stats

Devour restores an additional 75 - 100% Essence and Life. In addition, when Devour restores Essence or Life above your maximum, the excess is granted over 3 seconds.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Requiem Cereplate
Circle of Nailuj's Evol

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26 - 50%

Secondary Stats

You now raise an additional Skeletal Mage with each cast and they last an additional 2 - 4 seconds.

+ 3 Random Magic Properties
Circle of Nailuj's Evol

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Priorities:

~~AS to 1.6217 breakpoint (1.63+ preferred)~~
EDIT (7/26/2017): After testing with others, we've confirmed that Skeletal mage attacks at a base rate of 2 APS regardless of character AS, and that AS only increases the damage the mages do, so please, ignore the AS breakpoints in the guide, but having around 1.60 AS is a good place to be in terms of AS/damage balance. AS is still worthwhile to have, since it increases your siphon attack speed, and therefore essence generation.
AS testing: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/d3/topic/20757706310?page=6#post-119
Cooldown, 35%-45%
CHC and CHD in balance.
Physical on Amulet / Bracer are very important.
Skeleton Mage % damage on Boots / Helm are very important.
Pickup Radius on gear certainly helps.
AD preferred on shoulder as last affix. Chest could be either Command Skeleton % or a defensive affix (your choice).

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Maximum Resource
Primary Stat
Vitality

Offense

Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

AS to 1.63 breakpoint, then Cooldown, 35%-45%, after that CHC and CHD in balance. Didn't mention it in the video, but RCR first would be a good choice.

Build Guide

This build thrives on density! Massive essence regen build for more consistent singularity mage spawn. Great first build in seasons as it's optimized for low paragon (350K sheet, 7500 INT in test setup). Managed to clear TXIII as quick as 2m 30s. Enjoy!

Build is less reliant on stuns for damage, since we are not using ~~Krysbin's Sentence~~ ring. However, I still prefer the dislocation rune for low paragon, since it's so easy to die without Goldwrap bonus, or when clicking pylons.

EDIT (7/13/2017): I've since replaced the ~~Trapped~~ gem in this build with Powerful. Powerful is easier to proc and a more consistent damage bonus, especially at lower paragons. Listing Moratorium as your best alternate defensive gem option for this slot.

Multipliers:

Essence Generation:

Essence Cost Reduction:

Command Skeleton (Enforcer, 25 Essence instead of 50)

Defense:

Movement:

Skeletal Mage Duration:

Stuns from Bone Armor (Dislocation), great when used with Nemesis Bracer.

Alternate Passives:

Alternate Skills:

Any preferred rune of Command Skeleton (when opting for Commander of the Risen Dead).
Bone armor (Harvest of Anguish) for more movement Speed (10%).

Alternate Gems:

Moratorium (best defensive option).
Trapped (higher paragon option).

Alternate Items (high paragon swaps):

RoRG + Tasker and Theo
RoRG + Gloves of Worship
Hellfire Amulet (with any of the alternate passives above, or those listed on the build)
Avarice Band

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