Necromancer Generator Build with Grace of Inarius
Welcome to our build guide for Generator 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 2.6.10 and Season 22.
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
One of the more unique takes on Inarius set gameplay, the Grim Scythe Generator Necromancer trades the mixed appeal of long cooldown builds for proactive, resource-intensive interplay. This melee range, fast attack speed playstyle is available in both Greater Rift solo progression (the present guide) and speed farming variations (see link below).
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Inarius Generator Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Grim Scythe
 Cursed Scythe
Skeletal Mage
 Contamination
1
Simulacrum
Blood and Bone
2
Bone Spear
 Blighted Marrow
3
Command Skeletons
Kill Command
4
Bone Armor
Dislocation
|
| Passive Skills |
Season 22 Modification
Due to the 4th Kanai's Cube slot in Season 22 and the ability to include an
extra damage multiplier in the form of 
Reilena's Shadowhook, you will focus
on expanding your Essence reserve alongside the usual recommendations for this
build. Skill-wise, this means changing the base recommendation for the passive
Eternal Torment for 
Overwhelming Essence.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Inarius Generator 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:
Depth Diggers - Boots:
Inarius's Perseverance - Bracers:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
Haunted Visions - Ring 1:
Krysbin's Sentence - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements - Weapon:
Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang - Offhand:
Leger's Disdain
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Simplicity's Strength - Legendary Gem 3:
Bane of the Stricken
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Nayr's Black Death - Armor Slot:
Razeth's Volition - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur - 4th Slot (Season 22):
Reilena's Shadowhook
Changelog
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Passives changed to accomodate S22-specific changes.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (speed farming page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 08 Jul. 2020 (skills page): Overhauled the guide to include skill recommendations based on the revised powers of Haunted Visions and Razeth's Volition.
- 08 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Overhauled the guide to include item recommendations based on the revised powers of Haunted Visions and Razeth's Volition.
- 08 Jul. 2020 (speed farming page): Overhauled the guide to include item recommendations based on the revised powers of Haunted Visions and Razeth's Volition.
- 08 Jul. 2020 (this page): Significant revision to the guide for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 12 May 2019 (speed farming page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 12 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 12 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 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 Mar. 2018 (this page): Added the guide.
- 27 Mar. 2018 (skills page): Added the guide.
- 27 Mar. 2018 (gear page): Added the guide.
- 27 Mar. 2018 (speed farming page): Added the guide.
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