Necromancer Poison Scythe Build With LoD
Introduction
Emerging from a combination of the Season 21 changes to the build-defining Haunted Visions amulet, the adaptability of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, and the plethora of Poison-themed skills at the Necromancer's disposal, this Necromancer build offers a simple-yet-deadly playstyle that reaps enemies without a thought for cooldowns. This build functions both for a solo progression and group play as the Trash Killer in the group.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Poison Scythe Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Grim Scythe
 Cursed Scythe
Death Nova
 Blight
1
Simulacrum
Blood and Bone
2
Bone Spear
 Blighted Marrow
3
Blood Rush
Potency
4
Bone Armor
Dislocation
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Poison Scythe Necromancer is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Andariel's Visage - Shoulders:
Razeth's Volition - Gloves:
Stone Gauntlets - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Belt:
Dayntee's Binding - Pants:
Depth Diggers - Boots:
Ice Climbers - Bracers:
Krelm's Buff 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:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Nayr's Black Death - Armor Slot:
Illusory Boots - Jewelry Slot:
Unity
Changelog
- 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 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Passives changed to accommodate S22-specific changes.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (this page): Overhauled the guide into a Poison Scythe version.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Overhauled the guide into a Poison Scythe version.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (skills page): Overhauled the guide into a Poison Scythe version.
- 10 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
- 10 Mar. 2020 (this page): Guide added.
- 10 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
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