Galandra Bleed–Necromancy Pressure (2025 Best Build Guide)
Summary: Stack bleed DoT and use summons to pin flanks, maintaining relentless lane pressure and shortening boss phases.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Core Loop
- Core Components (Trinkets / Rituals / Inspirations)
- Execution Details
- Enemy Types & Boss Strategy
- Progression (Unlocks / Resources)
- Co-op Synergies & Counters
- Advanced Variants
- Common Mistakes & Debug
- FAQ
- Related Articles
- Changelog
Overview
- Modes: Solo / Co-op (2P)
- Who it's for: Pressure specialists
- Damage profile: Bleed stacking + summon pressure
- Skill floor: Low tolerance for mistakes
- Baseline version: 2025-10-09 (see changelog if balance patches land)
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Core Loop
- Opening (tempo): Establish the first bleed stack fast; prefer DoT extenders
- Mid game (resource trading): Use summons to occupy flanks while you press the line
- End game/Boss (window management): High bleed stacks force bosses through phases quickly
Tip: create a safe window via control or mobility before bursting. If mana/stamina is tight, prioritize loop-sustain slots first.
Core Components (Trinkets / Rituals / Inspirations)
We use functional slots so you can swap equivalents across patches.
Key Trinkets
- Slot A: Bleed stacking/uptime
- Slot B: Refresh DoT on hit/crit
- Alternates: On-hit leech or sustain
Key Rituals
- Core Ritual: Higher DoT coefficient or tick rate
- Support Ritual: Summon clones/undead to split aggro
Key Inspirations
- Offense: Crit/Bleed amplifiers
- Defense: On-hit sustain/DR
- Mobility: Move speed on kill
Priority: loop sustain ≥ defensive forgiveness ≥ pure damage. Shift to burst once clears are stable.
Execution Details
- Starting distance & angles: Close–mid stickiness while dodging ranged chip
- Defensive reactions: Let summons tank dash-ins and flanks
- Strings & finishers: Build → refresh → finish under summon cover
Enemy Types & Boss Strategy
- Dashers: sidestep and tag with slow/CC; avoid straight retreats.
- Shielded/High Poise: break poise/vulnerability before bursting.
- Ranged clumps: use corners to split; delete throwers first.
- Multi-phase bosses: control → 2–3 bursts → reset.
- High-mobility bosses: shorten commits; lengthen control chains.
Progression (Unlocks / Resources)
- Unlock first: DoT amp/refresh nodes early
- Resource allocation: High APS/multi-hit scales best
- Event priority: Favor crit/multi-hit events
- Map tips: set control at chokes, clear outward; kill ranged/summoners first; enter bosses with a complete loop.
Co-op Synergies & Counters
- Best partners: Hard CC partners enable ‘apply → hold → burst’ chains
- Countered by: DoT-immune/resistant enemies
- Counterplay: Pivot to burst slashes or more control
Advanced Variants
- Variant A: Summon hybrid for safety
- Variant B: Pure pressure for speed
- When to swap: Dense maps favor pressure
Common Mistakes & Debug
- Over-commit opener → remember “two hits then half-step back”.
- Ignore stagger windows → control first, then strings.
- Too little armor/poise → add 1–2 defensive slots.
- Starve sustain for DPS → target a 2:1 DPS:sustain cadence.
- Disrespect boss phases → disengage on long telegraphs.
FAQ
Q1. Is this build beginner-friendly?
A. Not ideal for first-timers—try Frost Control or Rune Summoner first.
Q2. Solo or duo—where does it shine?
A. Shines with tanks/CC partners that keep DoT ticking.
Q3. Should I change setup for bosses?
A. Against DoT-resistant bosses, swap to burst/poise break.
Q4. When should I pivot from “safe” to “burst”?
A. When you can maintain stacks and resource loops consistently.
Related Articles
Changelog
- 2025-10-12 First publication (v1.0).