Unleash the Undead: Dominating Diablo 4 with the Ultimate PvE Necromancer Build

The Diablo 4 Necromancer has the added advantage of being a summoner in addition to its chosen path, setting it apart from other classes. However, creating a successful Necromancer build is no easy task. Without proper optimization, the class can become generic and ineffective, struggling to keep its minions alive and dealing minimal damage while being susceptible to enemy attacks. With a clear strategy in mind, though, the Necromancer can prove to be a top-performing class for both solo and group play in PvE scenarios.

Skill Tree

Skill Points

With a full Renown bar, players can invest up to 58 skill points in the Necromancer class. For optimal PvE performance, a build that combines corpse generation with minions is recommended. This allows the minions to tank and deal passive damage while the Necromancer focuses on unleashing burst damage once corpses start to accumulate.

Despite the complexity of the build, there is only one ability with a cooldown (Corpse Tendrils, which can be mitigated by Abhorrent Decrepify), giving the Necromancer a diverse toolkit that is always ready for any type of PvE conflict.

Paragon Boards

Adjusting the paragon boards and glyphs can be a challenging task for many players. The key is to ensure that the boards are configured in a way that allows for fluid movement. While only a few players may reach the maximum of 200 paragon points, those who do will experience a significant boost in their powers.

Enumerating every node on the board would be arduous and impractical. However, players can navigate between the major nodes listed without any difficulty. It is crucial to acquire all relevant stat bonus nodes within the designated glyph areas to maximize the benefits of the paragon system.

This particular build heavily relies on Corpse Explosion's physical damage output, and having minions with boosted attack speed can certainly contribute to its effectiveness. It is highly recommended to prioritize Flesh-Eater as the first board after the starting one, given the amount of corpses this build generates for detonation. By properly rotating spells, gamers can enjoy an additional 40% damage buff.

Gear

Gamers now have the liberty to choose the gear with the best stats and customize it with their preferred effect using the new aspect system. While increasing potion efficiency is beneficial, some aspects have the power to transform the game. It's worth noting that certain aspects can be interchanged between different gear pieces, so the specific piece with a particular aspect is not crucial.

With the inclusion of the one-of-a-kind Howl From Below gloves, this already impressive build elevates to an entirely new level of power. While the build may have previously struggled against swift and nimble enemies who could evade the constant barrage of spawning Corpses, the gloves transform each corpse into a guided missile that relentlessly pursues its target, ensuring a direct hit every time.

Book of the Dead

• Skeletal Skirmishers - Upgrade 1
• Bone Mages - Upgrade 2
• Bone Golem - Upgrade 1

With World Tiers becoming increasingly difficult, it can be challenging to keep up. Luckily, the Book of the Dead offers a straightforward solution. By choosing the Skeletal Skirmishers upgrade, players can boost their attack speed, reduce cooldowns, and increase the chances of spawning a corpse with this build.

For PvE Necromancers, the latter two benefits are especially advantageous. With more corpses at their disposal, players will soon find themselves overwhelmed with options during PvE instances. However, by sticking to a well-rounded spell rotation and allowing the corpses to accumulate, players can unleash devastating damage by detonating their growing pile of bodies – even against bosses. So go ahead and cackle with delight as your enemies dissolve before you.

Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.