Monk / Bard / Necromancer
Mike Pengangster's level-50 endgame all-rounder — Monk melee frame, Bard song engine (Jam Fest + Symphonic Aura), Necro dots and sustain. Tier-2 raid bosses killed on camera; creator's verdict: works, but gear/AA-locked below meta for tier 3/4.
Monk
Bard
NecromancerOverview
Documented from Mike Pengangster's on-camera runs during July 2026 open beta (post-July-14 patch). Compiled guide, not an official write-up.
Level-50 endgame all-rounder with tier-2 raid bosses killed on the creator's channel. Monk melee frame with Improved Mend (30% crit mend), Bard song engine via Jam Fest (+5 effective spell levels at 3/3) and Symphonic Aura five-song twisting, Necro dots and sustain layered on top.
Creator's own honest verdict: it works, but it's gear/AA-locked below the meta builds for tier-3/4 raid content. Avoid Life Burn (4-hour cooldown, called trash).
Key Abilities
Monk
| # | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improved Mend ABILITY | 30% crit mend |
Bard
| # | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jam Fest SONG | +5 effective spell levels at 3/3 |
| 2 | Symphonic Aura SONG | Five-song twisting |
Necromancer
| # | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Necro dots + sustain SPELL | Layered on the Monk/Bard frame |
Leveling Path
Run difficulty 2 from level 1 — better motes and higher-tier auto gear for negligible added difficulty.
Targets
| Target | Zone | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zone farm | Raid (tier 2) | Tier-2 raid bosses killed on camera |
Playstyle Notes
Monk melee up front, Bard songs via Jam Fest and Symphonic Aura, Necro dots and sustain on top. Prioritize the Bard AA package and Improved Mend; take the stun-endurance line as a melee must-have. Skip Life Burn.
AA Priorities
- Jam Fest (3/3) — +5 effective spell levels
- Symphonic Aura (10/10) — Five-song twisting
- Instrument Mastery
- Singing Mastery
- Improved Mend — 30% crit mend
- Stun-endurance line (7/7) — ~20 AAs — melee must-have
- Mnemonic Retention
- Life Burn — Avoid — 4-hour cooldown, called trash
Pros & Cons
- Extremely fun toolkit
- Real raid capability through tier 2
- Best-in-game Bard AA package
- Falls behind meta builds at tier 3/4 without heavy gear/AA investment