Necromancers are one of the more versatile and power builds, capable of killing Uber Lillith with a multitude of builds, and one of the easiest leveling curves in the game. Simple to play, interesting, deep with several niche options, the Necromancer embodies customization and diversity.
5. Shadow Summoner
The Necromancer known as the Shadow Summoner merges the formidable might of Shadow Damage over Time (DoTs) with an inexorable horde of Undead Minions, showcasing a profound mastery over the realms of Life and Death.
What Shadow Summoner Excels in:
- No resource management (Essence)
- Strong AoE DOT damage
- Great to season start with
- Can do most content with ease
- Massive army of minions
Pick the Shadow Summoner if you Like:
- Being a Commander of the Undead
- High APM builds
- Complex playstyle with intricate rotations
Shadow Summoner details:
- The crucial passive ability, Shadowblight, is now triggered by the assaults of your Skeletal Mages - Shadow, thus unlocking the complete potential of this setup. By depending on sustained damage and fortuitous Lucky Hit activations from Corpse Explosion, you gain the capacity to enhance your Minions in a variety of manners. Ring of Mendelin yields especially significant results, infusing some much-needed sudden potency into your arsenal.
- This configuration transitions smoothly from our Summoner Leveling Guide, as it utilizes akin Legendary Aspects found in the Codex of Power. The intention here is to emphasize the Minions themselves and their methods of advancement. For those seeking a more involved play style, channeling more attention toward the Necromancer's personal damage and progression can be considerably more effective.
- The fusion of Damage over Time (DOT) alongside elevated Critical Strike/Vulnerable damage output ensures our unwavering advancement through challenges. Grasping the intricacies of how Minions interact with your distinct statistics and enhancements holds the key to achieving triumph.
For more information, check here: https://maxroll.gg/d4/build-guides/shadow-summoner-necromancer-guide
4. Blood Lance
The Blood Lance Necromancer embodies an enigmatic and unconventional archetype. Its potency hinges entirely on Overpower, an arcane and often misconstrued mechanic within Diablo 4. Yet, by skillfully tapping into this latent potential, this Necromancer becomes a formidable force, capable of unleashing a torrent of immense damage. Remarkably, it also stands as the sturdiest among Necromancer builds, boasting unparalleled resilience.
What Blood Lance Excels in:
- Extremely Tanky
- Unique playstyle
- Fun and engaging gameplay
- Can do most content
Pick Blood Lance if you Like:
- High APM builds
- Niche interactions with Overpower mechanic
- Insanely High damage numbers
- Puzzles
Blood Lance details:
- The stats that matter for this build might seem confusing at first, but they're actually quite freeing. Forget about stuff like Critical Strike Damage, Vulnerable Damage, or those "+xx% While Fortified, Healthy, Close, Distant" bonuses. All you really need to focus on are Maximum Life, Fortify, Willpower, and a mix of random multipliers that come into play.
- The Blood Lance Necromancer handsomely rewards players who really get how the game works and are ready to put in the time grinding for the gear that makes this build truly shine.
- In the beginning setup, the emphasis is more on boosting the core skill's damage. But as you dive into the endgame, your gear and skills get a lot more specialized.
For more information, check here: https://maxroll.gg/d4/build-guides/blood-lance-necromancer-guide
3. Infinimist Necromancer
Inspired by the renowned figure Naecabon, I'm thrilled to introduce the Infinimist Necromancer to you. This necromancer build brings together remarkable survival capabilities, immense area-of-effect Shadow Damage, and the potential for powerful Critical Strike burst damage. This setup truly shines when it comes to pushing through challenging Nightmare Dungeons.
What Infinimist Necromancer Excels in:
- Best survivability in the game
- Great gear progression
- Fastest Necro build
- Amazing clearing and AoE damage
Pick the Infinimist Necromancer if you Like:
- Methodical skill rotations
- Being essentially immortal
- Clearing Nightmare Dungeons without taking a hit
Infinimist Necromancer details:
- At first glance, this build might seem like your typical Darkness setup—relying on Corpse Explosion spam and counting on decent Lucky Hit procs for Crowd Control (CC). However, once you start prioritizing Lucky Hit and manage to stack it beyond 50%, some intriguing interactions come into play. The use of Decrepify allows you to almost instantly reset all your cooldowns, resulting in near-constant Blood Mist presence. This is where the build's name comes to life!
- What's interesting is that transitioning to this build is surprisingly smooth, especially if you're coming from the Sever Necromancer Leveling Guide or the Sever Necromancer Endgame Guide. Many of the same Aspects are utilized, including powerful choices from the Codex of Power.
- The synergy between Damage over Time (DoT) effects and the substantial output of Critical Strike damage ensures a reliable progression through content. By optimizing your approach for speed in clearing and enhancing single-target damage, the Infinimist Necromancer can even become proficient in speedy farming and effectively dealing with high-level bosses.
For more information, check here: https://maxroll.gg/d4/build-guides/infinimist-necromancer-guide
2. Bone Spear
By far the most popular build, the Bone Spear Necromancer is where our top leveling build naturally evolves into an endgame powerhouse! Remember the importance of Critical Strike Chance? Well, now we're taking things to a whole new level with an abundance of raw power.
What Bone Spear Excels in:
- Uber Lillith killing machine
- Fantastic leveling
- Great clearing
- Strong defensively and offensively
- Same build from start to finish, without major skill swaps.
Pick Bone Spear if you Like:
- Playing with your endgame skill right from level 10 (or 2 if you have all Renown)
- Feel rewarded by your mechanics
- Millions of damage showing up per attack on your screen
Bone Spear details:
- We're carrying forward the Bone Spear legacy by spreading Vulnerability across the entire screen. In Season 1, we receive an endless supply of Essence through the Resource Aspect of Exposed Flesh from the Season Journey. And with the right equipment, you might just find yourself swimming in a sea of Essence.
- The Necromancer's main weakness is its movement speed. But we're countering that with movement speed boots featuring the Wind Striker Aspect, turning our critical hits into a swift passage through the game.
- Of course, becoming a level 100 powerhouse won't happen overnight. You'll need to adapt and improvise to get there. This Endgame Guide will accompany you on your path toward achieving the epitome of bone-clad excellence. Whether you prefer Soy Milk, Oat Milk, or the classic Hell Bovine Milk, the might of our Bone Spear remains unwavering!
For more information, check here: https://maxroll.gg/d4/build-guides/bone-spear-necromancer-guide
1.Bone Spirit
Without a doubt, the Bone Spirit Necromancer stands as the most potent creation ever to emerge from the Priests of Rathma. Within its arsenal, Bone Spirit wields the most substantial skill damage multiplier found in Diablo 4. Once you set your sights on attaining a 100% Critical Strike Chance, the force unleashed by a solitary Bone Spirit becomes capable of obliterating a majority of adversaries in a single devastating blow!
What Bone Spirit Excels in:
- Fantastic AoE Explosions
- Rewarding gameplay
- Insanely high damage and defensiveness
Pick Bone Spirit if you Like:
- Highly synergistic uniques and Legendary aspects
- Unique playstyle
- Lots of Explosions!
Bone Spirit details:
- The whole idea behind the Bone Spirit Necromancer is to create one massive KA-BOOM! Bone Spirit deals damage in a small area upon impact, so the whole build is designed to pull everything together for that big explosion. Using Corpse Tendrils to apply Vulnerable, stun enemies, and bring them close makes wiping out groups of foes a breeze.
- Now, if you manage to put together something like Blood Artisan's Cuirass, it's like assembling Exodia - you can cast extra Bone Spirits without spending any resources. The initial bonus damage might not be as high, but it benefits from all the buffs and ranks we've piled onto the skill. This setup is fantastic for speed-farming easier content, but it's not as effective for pushing through Nightmare Dungeons.
- There's a lot of flexibility when it comes to gear choices, utility skills, and how you prioritize your Paragon points. Just remember, this is really an end-game build. So, make sure you have the basic gear for the base version before jumping into the world of the Bone Spirit Necromancer.
For more information, check here: https://maxroll.gg/d4/build-guides/bone-spirit-necromancer-guide
