If future updates make any changes that impact this build, we’ll be sure to let you know.

If you’re after some differentNecromancer builds, check out ourDiablo 4 Bone Necromancer buildandBlood Necromancer build!

Terror makes all Darkness skills deal bonus damage to enemies who are Slowed, Stunned, or Immobilized.

Diablo 4 image showing a Necromancer in the character creator screen.

Corpse Explosion

Corpse Explosionis the key to this build, allowing you to… explode corpses.

Army of the Dead

Army of the Deadis a handy way of overwhelming tougher enemies.

More corpses means more Corpse Explosions!

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Here, use theExploit Glyph, and then grab any Dexterity nodes within range of the Glyph.

Once done, take the left path up through the Rare Knowledge node to reach the Board Attachment Gate.

In total, the Starting Board should use 28 Paragon Points.

The Necromancer class in Diablo IV, surrounded by skeletons animated by glowing blue fire in a screenshot from the cinematic

Wither

Witheris the most important Paragon Board for this Necromancer build.

In total, the Wither board should use 66 Paragon Points.

When you add Flesh-Eater, rotate it so that the Glyph and Legendary node are both central.

Diablo 4 screenshot showing a Necromancer surrounded by skeletal minions and corpses.

From here, you’ll want to spend a few points heading down to reach the Legendary node.

In total, the Flesh-Eater board should use 36 Paragon Points.

After reaching the Legendary node, make your way up towards the Glyph socket and use theScourge Glyph.

In total, the Scent of Death board should use 43 Paragon Points.

Grab all surrounding Magic nodes here too.

Then, continue up to the Rare Puppeteer node, once again getting all surrounding Magic nodes.

Then, get the RareOverlordandCustody nodes, grabbing and Magic Nodes that offer extra Minion damage and damage reduction.

In total, the Cult Leader board should use 52 Paragon Points.

The Book of the Dead screen is split into three parts: Warriors, Mages, and Golems.

To get Warriors and Mages, you must use the Raise Skeleton skill.

In the Skeletal Warriors tab, we’ve opted for theReaper variant.

In the Skeletal Mages tab, we’ve opted for theShadow variant.

We’ve selected their second node, which lets them fire a second Shadow bolt every fifth attack.

With that in mind, we’ve opted to select theSacrifice node on the Bone Golem variant.

These are modifiers or improvements to your skills and abilities that will make this build far stronger.

Gems will have different effects depending on whether they are inserted into Weapons, Armor, or Jewelery.

For your Weapons, we’d recommend usingAmethyststo boost your damage over time.

For your Armor, useRubiesto boost your Maximum Life.

For your Jewelery, check the Malignant Hearts section below to see how you should utilise Infested Sockets.

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