Necromancer Poison Scythe Build With LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Poison Scythe 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
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
Skeletal Mage
 Contamination
1
Simulacrum
Blood and Bone
2
Bone Spear
 Blighted Marrow
3
Siphon Blood
Power Shift
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 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:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
The Flavor of Time - 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 Stricken - 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:
Haunted Visions - 4th Slot (Season 22):
Reilena's Shadowhook
Changelog
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (trash killer page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Passives changed to accommodate S22-specific changes.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 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.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (this page): Overhauled the guide into a Poison Scythe version.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (trash killer page): Guide added.
- 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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