Diablo 4 Season 3 is finally here, and it brings a ton of new balance adjustments and endgame activities. The main highlight of the update is definitely the new Seneschal Companion, for which you can add and modify abilities and create different combinations to suit your characters. In order to fully experience all of this new content, however, you are going to have to reach the later stages of the game. In this article, we are going to help you in that regard by listing the best Necromancer builds you can use for leveling up and reaching World Tier 3 and 4.
We have selected these builds based on how early they come online in terms of damage, survivability, as well as how fun and engaging they are to play. Here is our list of recommended builds for the Necromancer class for Diablo 4's Season of the Construct.
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Best Necromancer Leveling Builds For Diablo 4 Season 3
The Blood Surge Necromancer build is probably the easiest recommendation we can make for any of the classes. Blood Surge is not only one of the strongest AoE abilities in the game, but the damage also scales based on the number of enemies, and you can also easily regenerate a ton of Source, making it almost infinitely sustainable. The build is also visually impressive and makes use of your minions, which some players will appreciate for the Necromancer class fantasy.
This build can also transition into the end-game, being one of the strongest available options for the class. It's not gear or aspect-dependent in any way, but grabbing a few of the key ones is going to make the build even stronger. The only downside to this build is the lacking single-target damage, but that can be somewhat alleviated by the new Season 3 companion that will be available. There is surprisingly little to complain about with the Blood Surge Necromancer build, so it's a very easy recommendation for Season 3.
| Pros | Cons |
| Insane AoE damage | Mediocre ST damage |
| No resource issues | Low mobility |
| Very tanky |
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Our second Necromancer recommendation uses one of the highest single-target skills in the game - Bone Spear. While this build does not in any way compete with the satisfying AoE explosions of Blood Surge, it definitely outperforms it when dealing with enemy Elites and Bosses. This build also benefits from the fact that there are multiple end-game variations that use this skill, providing you with a very easy transition into the later stages of the game. Using the Bone Spear skill sends a projectile in your chosen direction, dealing massive damage to anything it hits.
While this skill does not require any necessary aspects to be effective, some of them will improve the AoE capabilities of the build, creating a smoother experience for the user. There are no relevant changes happening to the skill during Season 3, and it will only become stronger once you start benefiting from the Seneschal Companion follower. If you are looking for a single-target oriented build that can easily get you through the entire game, give Bone Spear a try this season!
| Pros | Cons |
| Insane ST damage | Low AoE clear |
| Little resource issues | Low mobility |
| Endgame viable | Low survivability |
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Going back into a more AoE-oriented Necromancer leveling build, we have Sever. This is one of the most visually stunning abilities in the game, sending an undead specter at your enemies which swipes them with its huge scythe, dealing massive AoE damage. This build also utilizes your minions, so if you are looking for a build that truly captures the Necromancer undead class fantasy, this is definitely it.
In terms of effectiveness, the build offers amazing AoE damage and clear, is very tanky, and can transition into some very strong end-game variations later on. One of the main drawbacks of this build is that to reach its full effectiveness, you are going to need to find some aspects, such as the Aspect of Decay and Aspect of Explosive Mist. While not required to reach World Tier 3 and 4, these aspects will greatly increase your effectiveness and help smooth out the general gameplay of the build.
| Pros | Cons |
| Great AoE damage | Aspect dependent |
| Little resource issues | Low ST damage |
| Very tanky | Low mobility |
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The Blight Corpse Explosion Necromancer is not as flashy as the rest of the builds on this list, but it's definitely a very strong and versatile option during the early game leveling stages. This build specializes in close-range engagements, focusing on crowd control and culminating in a huge Corpse Explosion that obliterates anything that stands in your vicinity. Blight Corpse Explosion is the build on this list that is the most reliant on your minions, which, depending on the player, can be a blessing or a curse.
The build is not aspect-dependent and can carry you all the way to World Tier 4 with minimal gear investment. This build does not excel at anything, but it might be the best all-around, fulfilling a 'Jack of all Trades' role within the Necromancer's list of builds. If all of those things sound good to you, then this might be your best starting option for the class.
| Pros | Cons |
| Versatile | Minion AI |
| Good overall damage | Somewhat slow |
| Great CC | Low mobility |
That concludes our list of the best leveling builds for the Necromancer for Diablo 4 Season 3. Hopefully, one of these builds managed to catch your eye, allowing you to start the season off strong and quickly reach World Tier 3 and 4. All of these builds can also be supplemented and further customized with the use of the new Seneschal Companion, so you might even be able to address some of the weaknesses of these builds. For more Diablo 4 news and guides, check out the rest of our resources on the website!
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