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Necromancer Guide: Skill Trees, Synergies and Popular Builds

Diablo 2 Resurrected Necromancer: required level, prerequisites, level 1 and 20 values and synergies for all 30 curse, poison and bone, and summoning skills, plus starting stats, shrunken heads and popular builds such as the Summoner, Bone Spear and Poison Nova.

The Necromancer raises the dead to fight as his army, weakens enemies with curses and deals damage with bone and poison spells. His curses help the whole party; Amplify Damage, Decrepify and Lower Resist are among the most wanted support effects in multiplayer games. Hover over a skill icon (tap on touch screens) for its details.

1.Starting Stats

StatStartPer levelPer point
Strength15โ€”โ€”
Dexterity25โ€”โ€”
Vitality15โ€”โ€”
Energy25โ€”โ€”
Life45+1.5+2 (Vitality)
Mana25+2+2 (Energy)
Stamina79+1+1 (Vitality)
  • Every level gives 5 stat points and 1 skill point.
  • Quests give 4 more skill points per difficulty: Den of Evil (Act I, +1), Radament's Lair (Act II, +1) and The Fallen Angel (Act IV, +2). Lam Esen's Tome (Act III) gives +5 stat points per difficulty.

2.Curses

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Hexing โ€” see Charms.

Amplify DamageAmplify DamageRequired level: 1Amplify DamageRequired level: 1Radius: 2 โ†’ 14.6 yardsDuration: 8 โ†’ 65 secondsDamage Taken: +100%Mana Cost: 4Dim VisionDim VisionRequired level: 6Dim VisionRequired level: 6Radius: 2.6 โ†’ 15.3 yardsDuration: 7 โ†’ 45 secondsMana Cost: 9WeakenWeakenRequired level: 6WeakenRequired level: 6Requires: Amplify DamageEnemy Damage: -33 โ†’ -52%Radius: 6 โ†’ 18.6 yardsDuration: 14 โ†’ 59.6 secondsMana Cost: 4Iron MaidenIron MaidenRequired level: 12Iron MaidenRequired level: 12Requires: Amplify Damage200 โ†’ 675% damage returnedDuration: 12 โ†’ 57.6 secondsRadius: 4.6 yardsMana Cost: 5TerrorTerrorRequired level: 12TerrorRequired level: 12Requires: WeakenDuration: 8 โ†’ 27 secondsRadius: 2.6 yardsMana Cost: 7ConfuseConfuseRequired level: 18ConfuseRequired level: 18Requires: Dim VisionRadius: 4 โ†’ 16.6 yardsDuration: 10 โ†’ 48 secondsMana Cost: 13Life TapLife TapRequired level: 18Life TapRequired level: 18Requires: Iron MaidenRadius: 2.6 โ†’ 15.3 yardsDuration: 16 โ†’ 61.6 secondsHeals: 50% of attack damageMana Cost: 9AttractAttractRequired level: 24AttractRequired level: 24Requires: ConfuseDuration: 12 โ†’ 80.4 secondsRadius: 6 yardsMana Cost: 17DecrepifyDecrepifyRequired level: 24DecrepifyRequired level: 24Requires: TerrorDuration: 4 โ†’ 15.4 secondsMana Cost: 11Enemy Damage: -50%Attack Speed: -50%Run/Walk Speed: -50%Radius: 4 yardsLower ResistLower ResistRequired level: 30Lower ResistRequired level: 30Requires: Life Tap, DecrepifyResist All: -32 โ†’ -63%Radius: 4.6 โ†’ 17.3 yardsDuration: 20 โ†’ 58 secondsMana Cost: 22
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Amplify Damage1โ€”Curses enemies in an area so they take double physical damage.
Dim Vision6โ€”Shrinks the vision radius of cursed enemies; useful against ranged attackers.
Weaken6Amplify DamageReduces the damage cursed enemies deal.
Iron Maiden12Amplify DamageCursed enemies take a multiple of the melee damage they deal.
Terror12WeakenMakes cursed enemies flee in fear for a while.
Confuse18Dim VisionCursed enemies attack random targets, even each other.
Life Tap18Iron MaidenHitting cursed enemies heals you for part of the damage dealt.
Attract24ConfuseTurns the cursed enemy into the target of other monsters.
Decrepify24TerrorSlows cursed enemies and lowers their damage and physical resistance.
Lower Resist30Life Tap, DecrepifyLowers the fire, cold, lightning and poison resistances of cursed enemies.

3.Poison and Bone Skills

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Fungal โ€” see Charms.

TeethTeethRequired level: 1TeethRequired level: 12 โ†’ 21 teethMagic Damage: 2-4 โ†’ 23-31Mana Cost: 3 โ†’ 12.5Bone Wall: +15% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spear: +15% Magic Damage per LevelBone Prison: +15% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spirit: +15% Magic Damage per LevelBone ArmorBone ArmorRequired level: 1Bone ArmorRequired level: 1Absorbs 20 โ†’ 305 damageMana Cost: 11 โ†’ 30Bone Wall: +15 Damage Absorbed per LevelBone Prison: +15 Damage Absorbed per LevelPoison DaggerPoison DaggerRequired level: 6Poison DaggerRequired level: 6Attack Rating: +30 โ†’ +410%Poison Damage: 7-15 โ†’ 540-581over 2 โ†’ 9.6 secondsMana Cost: 3 โ†’ 7.7Poison Explosion: +20% Poison Damage per LevelPoison Nova: +20% Poison Damage per LevelCorpse ExplosionCorpse ExplosionRequired level: 6Corpse ExplosionRequired level: 6Requires: TeethRadius: 2.6 โ†’ 9 yardsMana Cost: 15 โ†’ 34Damage: 70-120% of corpse LifeBone WallBone WallRequired level: 12Bone WallRequired level: 12Requires: Bone ArmorDuration: 24 secondsMana Cost: 17Bone Armor: +10% Life per LevelBone Prison: +10% Life per LevelPoison ExplosionPoison ExplosionRequired level: 18Poison ExplosionRequired level: 18Requires: Poison Dagger, Corpse ExplosionPoison Damage: 25-75 โ†’ 1170-1410over 2 โ†’ 9.6 secondsMana Cost: 8Poison Dagger: +15% Poison Damage per LevelPoison Nova: +15% Poison Damage per LevelBone SpearBone SpearRequired level: 18Bone SpearRequired level: 18Requires: Corpse ExplosionMagic Damage: 16-24 โ†’ 192-204Mana Cost: 7 โ†’ 11.7Teeth: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Wall: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Prison: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spirit: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone PrisonBone PrisonRequired level: 24Bone PrisonRequired level: 24Requires: Bone Wall, Bone SpearMana Cost: 27 โ†’ 8Duration: 24 secondsBone Armor: +8% Life per LevelBone Wall: +8% Life per LevelPoison NovaPoison NovaRequired level: 30Poison NovaRequired level: 30Requires: Poison ExplosionPoison Damage: 50-90 โ†’ 400-440over 2 secondsMana Cost: 20Poison Dagger: +10% Poison Damage per LevelPoison Explosion: +10% Poison Damage per LevelBone SpiritBone SpiritRequired level: 30Bone SpiritRequired level: 30Requires: Bone SpearMagic Damage: 20-30 โ†’ 340-369Mana Cost: 12 โ†’ 21.5Teeth: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Wall: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spear: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Prison: +8% Magic Damage per Level
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Teeth1โ€”Fires a spread of bone teeth that deal magic damage.
Bone Armor1โ€”A bone shield that absorbs a set amount of physical damage.
Poison Dagger6โ€”Adds poison damage to a dagger attack.
Corpse Explosion6TeethExplodes a corpse, dealing half fire and half physical damage based on the corpse's life to nearby enemies.
Bone Wall12Bone ArmorRaises a breakable wall of bone that blocks enemies.
Poison Explosion18Poison Dagger, Corpse ExplosionBursts a corpse into a cloud of poison.
Bone Spear18Corpse ExplosionA bone spear that pierces every enemy in its path, dealing magic damage.
Bone Prison24Bone Wall, Bone SpearTraps an enemy inside a cage of bone.
Poison Nova30Poison ExplosionReleases a ring of poison around you.
Bone Spirit30Bone SpearReleases a homing spirit that deals magic damage.

4.Summoning Skills

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Graverobber's โ€” see Charms.

Skeleton MasterySkeleton MasteryRequired level: 1Skeleton MasteryRequired level: 1Requires: Raise SkeletonPassive skillSkeletons: Life: +8 โ†’ +160Skeletons: Damage: +2 โ†’ +40Magi: Life: +8 โ†’ +160Magi: Improved Missile Damage (from level 2)Monsters: Life: +5 โ†’ +100%Monsters: Damage: +10 โ†’ +200%Raise SkeletonRaise SkeletonRequired level: 1Raise SkeletonRequired level: 1Attack Rating: 20 โ†’ 305Damage: +0 โ†’ +119%Defense: 20 โ†’ 3051 โ†’ 8 skeletons totalMana Cost: 6 โ†’ 25Skeleton Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillClay GolemClay GolemRequired level: 6Clay GolemRequired level: 6Attack Rating: +20 โ†’ +400Slows Enemies: 11 โ†’ 63%Mana Cost: 15 โ†’ 72Attack Rating: 60 โ†’ 440Defense: 100Golem Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillBlood Golem: +5% Life per LevelIron Golem: +35 Defense per LevelFire Golem: +6% Damage per LevelGolem MasteryGolem MasteryRequired level: 12Golem MasteryRequired level: 12Requires: Clay GolemPassive skillLife: +20 โ†’ +400%Attack Rating: +25 โ†’ +500Run/Walk Speed: +6 โ†’ +33%Raise Skeletal MageRaise Skeletal MageRequired level: 12Raise Skeletal MageRequired level: 12Requires: Raise SkeletonDefense: 10 โ†’ 2001 โ†’ 8 skeleton magiMana Cost: 8 โ†’ 27Skeleton Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillBlood GolemBlood GolemRequired level: 18Blood GolemRequired level: 18Requires: Clay GolemConverts 86 โ†’ 138% damage to lifeMana Cost: 25 โ†’ 82Attack Rating: 60Defense: 120Golem Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillClay Golem: +20 Attack Rating per LevelIron Golem: +35 Defense per LevelFire Golem: +6% Damage per LevelSummon ResistSummon ResistRequired level: 24Summon ResistRequired level: 24Requires: Golem MasteryPassive skillResist All: +28 โ†’ +66%Iron GolemIron GolemRequired level: 24Iron GolemRequired level: 24Requires: Blood GolemThorns damageDefense: +35 โ†’ +700Attack Rating: 80Defense: 175 โ†’ 840Mana Cost: 35Golem Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillClay Golem: +20 Attack Rating per LevelBlood Golem: +5% Life per LevelFire Golem: +6% Damage per LevelFire GolemFire GolemRequired level: 30Fire GolemRequired level: 30Requires: Iron GolemAbsorbs 36 โ†’ 88% fire damageFire Damage: 10-27 โ†’ 197-233Mana Cost: 50 โ†’ 202Attack Rating: 120Defense: 200Golem Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skillClay Golem: +20 Attack Rating per LevelBlood Golem: +5% Life per LevelIron Golem: +35 Defense per LevelReviveReviveRequired level: 30ReviveRequired level: 30Requires: Raise Skeletal Mage, Iron GolemMonsters: 1 โ†’ 20Life: +200%Duration: 180 secondsMana Cost: 45Skeleton Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skill
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Skeleton Mastery1Raise SkeletonPassive: raises the life and damage of your skeletons and revived monsters.
Raise Skeleton1โ€”Raises a skeleton warrior from a corpse to fight for you; you can keep more of them as the level rises.
Clay Golem6โ€”Creates a sturdy clay golem that slows the enemies it hits.
Golem Mastery12Clay GolemPassive: raises your golems' life, speed and attack rating.
Raise Skeletal Mage12Raise SkeletonRaises a skeletal mage from a corpse that casts elemental spells.
Blood Golem18Clay GolemCreates a blood golem that heals itself as it deals damage.
Summon Resist24Golem MasteryPassive: gives all your summons a bonus to all resistances.
Iron Golem24Blood GolemTurns a metal item into a golem that carries the item's properties and returns melee damage to attackers.
Fire Golem30Iron GolemCreates a fire golem that deals fire damage, heals from fire damage and carries a Holy Fire aura.
Revive30Raise Skeletal Mage, Iron GolemBrings a dead monster back to fight for you for a limited time.

The builds players use most. Main skills are usually maxed to 20; synergy skills are filled as points allow and support skills often get a single point.

BuildMain skillSynergies and supportKey gear
Summoner (skeleton army)Raise SkeletonRaise SkeletonRequired level: 1Attack Rating: 20 โ†’ 305Damage: +0 โ†’ +119%Defense: 20 โ†’ 3051 โ†’ 8 skeletons totalMana Cost: 6 โ†’ 25Skeleton Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skill Raise Skeleton Raise Skeletal MageRaise Skeletal MageRequired level: 12Requires: Raise SkeletonDefense: 10 โ†’ 2001 โ†’ 8 skeleton magiMana Cost: 8 โ†’ 27Skeleton Mastery: also benefits from your skillSummon Resist: also benefits from your skill Raise Skeletal MageSkeleton Mastery, Revive, Summon Resist, Corpse Explosion, Amplify Damage, Clay GolemHomunculus, Spirit (runeword)
Bone (Bone Spear / Bone Spirit)Bone SpearBone SpearRequired level: 18Requires: Corpse ExplosionMagic Damage: 16-24 โ†’ 192-204Mana Cost: 7 โ†’ 11.7Teeth: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Wall: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Prison: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spirit: +8% Magic Damage per Level Bone Spear Bone SpiritBone SpiritRequired level: 30Requires: Bone SpearMagic Damage: 20-30 โ†’ 340-369Mana Cost: 12 โ†’ 21.5Teeth: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Wall: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Spear: +8% Magic Damage per LevelBone Prison: +8% Magic Damage per Level Bone SpiritTeeth, Bone Wall, Bone Prison, Bone Armor, Clay GolemBoneflame, Homunculus
Poison (Poison Nova)Poison NovaPoison NovaRequired level: 30Requires: Poison ExplosionPoison Damage: 50-90 โ†’ 400-440over 2 secondsMana Cost: 20Poison Dagger: +10% Poison Damage per LevelPoison Explosion: +10% Poison Damage per Level Poison NovaPoison Dagger, Poison Explosion, Lower Resist, Corpse Explosion, Clay GolemDeath's Web
  • Summoner (skeleton army): Skeleton Mastery raises your skeletons' life and damage and Summon Resist boosts every summon's resistances; Corpse Explosion turns the corpses your army leaves into a weapon.
  • Bone (Bone Spear / Bone Spirit): Bone Spear gains +8% per level from Teeth, Bone Wall, Bone Prison and Bone Spirit. Its magic damage is resisted by very few monsters.
  • Poison (Poison Nova): Poison Nova gains +10% per level from Poison Dagger and Poison Explosion; Lower Resist cuts poison resistance and greatly raises the damage.

6.Class-Only Items

Only the Necromancer can use these. Magic versions of these bases can roll bonuses to the class's skills.

TypeNormalExceptionalElite
Shrunken head (Necromancer)Preserved Head (3), Zombie Head (6), Unraveller Head (12), Gargoyle Head (15), Demon Head (18)Mummified Trophy (24), Fetish Trophy (29), Sexton Trophy (33), Cantor Trophy (36), Heirophant Trophy (40)Minion Skull (44), Hellspawn Skull (50), Overseer Skull (49), Succubus Skull (60), Bloodlord Skull (65)

The number in brackets is the required level.

Class-Only Uniques

Hover over an icon (tap on touch screens) to see its stats.

HomunculusHomunculusHierophant TrophyHomunculusHierophant TrophyExceptionalDefense: 177โ€“213Required Strength: 58Required Level: 42+150โ€“200% Enhanced Defense+5 to Mana after each Kill40% Increased Chance of Blocking+30% Faster Block Rate+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels+20 to EnergyRegenerate Mana 33%All Resistances +40+2 to Curses (Necromancer only)Darkforce SpawnDarkforce SpawnBloodlord SkullDarkforce SpawnBloodlord SkullEliteDefense: 357โ€“417Required Strength: 106Required Level: 65+140โ€“180% Enhanced Defense+1โ€“3 to Summoning Skills (Necromancer only)+1โ€“3 to Poison and Bone Skills (Necromancer only)+1โ€“3 to Curses (Necromancer only)+30% Faster Cast RateIncrease Maximum Mana 10%BoneflameBoneflameSuccubus SkullBoneflameSuccubus SkullEliteDefense: 323โ€“367Required Strength: 95Required Level: 72+120โ€“150% Enhanced Defense+20% Faster Run/Walk+2โ€“3 to Necromancer Skill LevelsAll Resistances +20โ€“3015% chance to cast level 3 Terror when struck

All unique items are in the unique items guide.

7.Data Source

Skill values are calculated from the Diablo 2 Resurrected 3.3 (Reign of the Warlock) game data. Tooltip lines whose base value comes from monster data (such as a summon's life and damage) are not shown.

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