Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset11 comments

Welcome to our build guide for Support Necromancer in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everythingyou need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.7 andSeason 31.

1.

Introduction

Specifically created to accommodate the steep resource needs of LODSingularity Necromancers in GR speed runs, the Support Necromancer has becomea staple in the Paragon farming meta. This health globe generating, crowdcontrol-heavy build is strictly multiplayer oriented, a zero DPS spec thatplays part of a composition with other damage dealing party members.

2.

Quick Reference

The basic skill setup of the Support Necromancer is displayed below. Readthe dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.

Support Necromancer Skills and Runes

Active Skills
Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (1)Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2)Death NovaNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (3) BlightNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (4)Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (5)Blood RushNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (6) Metabolism1Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (7)DevourNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (8) Cannibalize 2Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (9)Land of the DeadNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (10) Frozen Lands3Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (11)Corpse LanceNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (12) Brittle Touch4Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (13)FrailtyNecromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (14) Aura of Frailty
Passive Skills

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Support Necromancer is listed below. Checkthe Gear page for detailed information onchoices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

2.2.1.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

Necromancer Support Build With Pestilence (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (32)

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

Altar of Rites Explained

2.3.

Legendary Gems

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

This is one of the builds where we don't recommend making any changes, sincethe options presented in the default build already make up the strongestKanai's Cube composition possible for the setup.

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

3.

Changelog

  • 10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
  • 10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
  • 10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
  • 10 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 10 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
  • 10 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
  • 13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
  • 26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 14 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
  • 08 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 08 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
  • 08 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
  • 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
  • 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): No changes required for Season 23.
  • 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
  • 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): No changes required for Season 23.
  • 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revision of base item recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
  • 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
  • 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revision of base item recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
  • 02 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Minor fixes and clarifications for Season 21.
  • 02 Jul. 2020 (this page): Minor fixes and clarifications for Season 21.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Updated gear recommendations to fit the current meta.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 21.
  • 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Updated and reintroduced the guide for Season 20.
  • 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
  • 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was archived for Season 17 to reflect it falling off the meta.
  • 12 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was archived for Season 17 to reflect it falling off the meta.
  • 12 May 2019 (this page): Guide was archived for Season 17 to reflect it falling off the meta.
  • 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
  • 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
  • 17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 16.
  • 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
  • 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
  • 26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Added the guide.

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