Necromancer Corpse Explosion Build With Inarius Set
Welcome to our build guide for Inarius Corpse Explosion Necromancer in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everything you need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for patch 2.6.7 and Season 19.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailed advice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
Introduction
Ripping the skeletal structure from his very foes to encase himself in a protective vortex of sharpened bone, the Inarius Necromancer turns to close combat spellcasting to resolve conflicts. Using the bodies the dead as a virulent tool to obliterate the living, the Corpse Exlosion Necromancer build emerges in both Greater Rift solo progression (the present guide) and speed farming (see link below) variations.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Inarius Corpse Explosion Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Grim Scythe
 Cursed Scythe
Blood Rush
 Potency
1
Corpse Explosion
 Close Quarters
2
Bone Armor
Dislocation
3
Death Nova
Blight
4
Land of the Dead
 Frozen Lands
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Inarius Corpse Explosion Necromancer is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Inarius's Understanding - Shoulders:
Inarius's Martyrdom - Gloves:
Inarius's Will - Chest:
Inarius's Conviction - Belt:
Dayntee's Binding - Pants:
Inarius's Reticence - Boots:
Inarius's Perseverance - Bracers:
Ancient Parthan Defenders - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang - Offhand:
Lost Time
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Gogok of Swiftness - Legendary Gem 3:
Esoteric Alteration
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Nayr's Black Death - Armor Slot:
Grasps of Essence - Jewelry Slot:
Krysbin's Sentence
Changelog
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 12 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was revised for Season 17.
- 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised for Season 17.
- 12 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised for Season 17.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 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.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): Minor changes for Patch 2.6.1.
- 26 Jun. 2017 (this page): Guide added.
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