Dominate PvP with the Ultimate Necromancer Build in Diablo 4
Unleash chaos on the battlefield with the ultimate PvP Necromancer build in Diablo 4 Dominate your opponents with an arsenal of deadly skills from the skill tree, boost your stats with Paragon Boards, gear up with the best equipment, and wield the powerful Book of the Dead to secure your victory
In order to thrive in PvP scenarios within Diablo 4, Necromancers must go beyond relying solely on minions and safe ranged attacks, especially against skilled opponents. Fortunately, the Necromancer possesses all the necessary tools to excel against expert gamers and their preferred classes. By making wise decisions, players can achieve both formidable offensive capabilities and exceptional survivability. This build's damage output can easily overwhelm lesser-equipped opponents, while better-equipped foes may struggle to take down the Necromancer before they can retreat to safety.
Skill Tree
Skill | Points |
Hemorrhage | 5 |
Enhanced Hemorrhage | 1 |
Initiate's Hemorrhage | 1 |
Blood Lance | 5 |
Enhanced Blood Lance | 1 |
Supernatural Blood Lance | 1 |
Blood Surge | 5 |
Enhanced Blood Surge | 1 |
Supernatural Blood Surge | 1 |
Blood Mist | 5 |
Enhanced Blood Mist | 1 |
Dreadful Blood Mist | 1 |
Unliving Energy | 1 |
Imperfectly Balanced | 3 |
Bone Prison | 5 |
Enhanced Bone Prison | 1 |
Dreadful Bone Prison | 1 |
Gruesome Mending | 3 |
Transfusion | 3 |
Coalesced Blood | 3 |
Tides of Blood | 3 |
Drain Vitality | 3 |
Blood Wave | 1 |
Prime Blood Wave | 1 |
Supreme Blood Wave | 1 |
Rathma's Vigor | 1 |
When players reach the maximum level and gather all the Renown, they will be able to invest 58 skill points. While this may seem similar to a tank build, it is not entirely inaccurate. The build generates Blood Orbs and provides a level of survivability that is not typically found in mage classes, allowing the PvP Necromancer to stay alive longer.
Paragon Boards
However, the true strength of Bone Prison as the only Bone skill becomes evident when used against other players. This powerful spell can trap opponents in a specific location, allowing the Necromancer to unleash devastating Blood spells and bolster their own life force. The unfortunate souls caught in the Bone Prison will also suffer from debilitating Overpower effects.
Board | Paragon/Legendary Nodes | Glyph |
Start | Prime, Knowledge | Dominate |
Bloodbath | Hardened, Powerhouse, Bloodbath, Guarded Advance, Thick Hide | Essence |
Blood Begets Blood | Aggression, Blood Begets Blood, Invigorated, Vampiric, Blood Empowered, Blooddrinker | Blood-Drinker |
Scent of Death | Scent of Death, Ruin, Corrective | Undaunted |
Flesh-Eater | Stifle | Sacrificial |
Mastering the paragon boards and glyphs may require some effort, as it involves adjusting the boards to ensure they function correctly. While not all players may reach the maximum 200 paragon points, those who do will experience a significant boost in their powers. Rather than listing every node, it's recommended that players focus on navigating between the major nodes. Additionally, it's important to purchase all relevant stat bonus nodes located within the designated glyph areas.
This class stands out from others as it relies heavily on just two boards for its necessary dose, unlike most builds that require a more even distribution. The unique aspect of this build is that it doesn't create corpses, making the Sacrificial glyph and the Scent of Death node extremely valuable as they provide a significant boost in damage without requiring any additional effort.
Gear
Slot | Aspect/Piece |
Helm | Harlequin Crest |
Chest | Protecting Aspect |
Gloves | Aspect of Untimely Death |
Pants | Temerity |
Boots | Eluding Aspect |
Amulet | Melted Heart of Selig |
Ring | Aspect of Potent Blood |
Ring | Fastblood Aspect |
Main Hand | The Grandfather |
Off-Hand | N/A |
Gamers now have the ability to customize their gear with the new aspect system, allowing them to choose the piece with the best stats and add their preferred effect. While increasing potion efficiency is helpful, the game-changing aspects offer a wide range of options. It is worth noting that some aspects can be swapped between different pieces of gear, so the specific piece they are on is not crucial.
With so many great choices, it can be challenging to decide. This particular build prioritizes survivability and Blood Orbs, ensuring that the Necromancer always has enough HP and Essence. However, if tankiness is not a concern, experimenting with aspects that create additional Blood Waves could be beneficial.
Book of the Dead
Experienced players on the Fields of Hatred understand the strategic advantage of sacrificing all minions, including the Skeletal Skirmishers, Bone Mages, and Blood Golem, to keep up with the increasing difficulty of World Tiers. For those who haven't delved into PvP, the Book of the Dead provides a straightforward solution to this challenge.
Mastering the manipulation of the game's AI for the Necromancer's minions can render them easily disposable. By opting to not rely on them and instead utilizing the free perks, such as the extra Overpower damage for Bone Mages, this build's potential can soar to new heights. Diablo 4 can be played on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
