Diablo 4 Season 2: Best Necromancer Builds Tier List

The Bone Spirit Necromancer stands out as one of the most potent single-target damage builds in the game. With an optimized character, you can literally one-shot Uber Lilith. However, despite this capability, the build finds itself in the C-Tier due to its demanding gear requirements. Achieving such power requires sacrificing survivability, rendering the build mediocre in other types of content with its limited AoE options. If you're seeking a more "meme" build for some lighthearted boss encounters, feel free to give it a go.

The Summoner Necromancer serves as an excellent starting option as you enter World Tier 3 and 4. Not requiring specific gear, it proves handy for farming other build-enabling items for stronger Necromancer builds. Unfortunately, summoning falls short in tackling the game's harder content due to the lack of robust item synergies and the somewhat clunky minion AI in Diablo 4. Nevertheless, it remains a fun build that supports the Necromancer class fantasy.

For any tier of Nightmare Dungeons, the Blood Lance Necromancer stands as a versatile choice. This build swiftly clears entire rooms of enemies, maintaining high mobility. Ideal for speed farming, leveling, and seeking higher-tier items, Blood Lance serves as a good starter build that can smoothly transition into more competitive endgame options.

The Blight Corpse Explosion Necromancer presents a unique approach to the class. Focused on close-range engagements, this melee build triggers massive Corpse Explosions, clearing everything in its proximity. While lacking in single-target options, it excels in farming and running Nightmare Dungeons. If you aim for AoE-centric content within the Necromancer class, Blight is an excellent choice.

As one of the tankiest builds in the game, the Blood Surge Necromancer has outstanding damage, utilizing the Overpower stat. Excelling at Nightmare Dungeons, it can clear even the highest tiers with ease. The build's robust health and defenses make it suitable for challenging the toughest bosses, albeit with a slightly longer kill time than some other builds. If you desire an essentially unkillable build, give Blood Surge a try.

The Infinimist build for the Necromancer is one of the more unique playstyles for the class. It fixes all of the weaknesses of the Necro - it's a very mobile build that is super durable and super simple to play. With some optimizations you are able to have infinite Blood Mist uptime, which in turn will make you unkillable. The combination of damage-over-time and high mobility is a great asset to have while farming Nightmare Dungeons. We definitely recommend this build if you are interested in steamrolling the highest levels of content in Diablo 4.