Diablo 4 Necromancer Leveling Guide

All Game

Diablo 4 Necromancer Leveling Guide

Game: Diablo IV

Time: 2023-05-20

Welcome to the Diablo 4 Necromancer Leveling Guide! This guide will help you level up your Necromancer efficiently and effectively, providing you with the best skills, passives, and gear recommendations as you progress through the game. Let's dive in!

Early Game (Levels 1-20)

Skills

Bone Spear (Primary)
Skeletal Mage (Secondary)
Command Skeletons (Summon)
Bone Armor (Defensive)
Blood Rush (Mobility)
Devour (Utility)

Passives

Fueled by Death
Stand Alone

During the early game, focus on using Bone Spear as your primary damage dealer. Summon Skeletal Mages and Command Skeletons to assist you in combat. Bone Armor will provide you with additional survivability, while Blood Rush will help you navigate the battlefield quickly. Devour corpses to replenish your resources.

Mid Game (Levels 21-50)

Skills

Bone Spear (Primary)
Skeletal Mage (Secondary)
Command Skeletons (Summon)
Bone Armor (Defensive)
Blood Rush (Mobility)
Simulacrum (Utility)

Passives

Fueled by Death
Stand Alone
Extended Servitude
Blood for Blood

As you progress into the mid-game, continue using Bone Spear and your summons for damage. Unlock Simulacrum to increase your damage output further. Your passives should now include Extended Servitude for longer-lasting summons and Blood for Blood to reduce the health cost of your skills

Late Game (Levels 51-70)

Skills

Bone Spear (Primary)
Skeletal Mage (Secondary)
Command Skeletons (Summon)
Bone Armor (Defensive)
Blood Rush (Mobility)
Land of the Dead (Utility)

Passives

Fueled by Death
Stand Alone
Extended Servitude
Blood for Blood
Overwhelming Essence

In the late game, replace Simulacrum with Land of the Dead for a powerful cooldown-based ability. Continue using Bone Spear, Skeletal Mage, and Command Skeletons for damage. Overwhelming Essence should be added to your passives to increase your maximum Essence.

End Game (Level 70+)

Skills

Bone Spear (Primary)
Skeletal Mage (Secondary)
Command Skeletons (Summon)
Bone Armor (Defensive)
Blood Rush (Mobility)
Land of the Dead (Utility)

Passives

Fueled by Death
Stand Alone
Extended Servitude
Blood for Blood
Overwhelming Essence
Final Service

At level 70, you'll unlock your final passive slot. Add Final Service to your passives for an extra life in case of emergencies. Continue optimizing your gear and pushing higher Greater Rifts.
Gear Recommendations:
As you level up, prioritize gear with the following stats:

Intelligence
Vitality
Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage

For end-game gear, aim for the following set and legendary items:

Full 6-piece Rathma's Set (for summon-focused builds)
Full 6-piece Trag'Oul's Set (for blood-focused builds)
Jesseth Skullscythe and Jesseth Skullshield (for summon-focused builds)
Scythe of the Cycle (for Bone Spear-focused builds)
Circle of Nailuj's Evol (for Skeletal Mage-focused builds)

Remember to keep upgrading your gear, leveling up your Legendary Gems, and augmenting your Ancient and Primal Ancient items to maximize your Necromancer's potential. Good luck, and enjoy dominating the battlefield with your undead army!

Previous:Diablo IV Beginner's Guide

Next:Diablo 4 Druid Leveling Guide