Necromancer Skeletal Mage Singularity Rat Build With LoD
Introduction
Using the adaptable and versatile Legacy of Dreams bonus as well as a slew of items that empower summoner builds, the LoD Singularity "Rat" Necromancer emerges as a powerful Skeletal Mage variant. This resource intensive, bursty playstyle is available in Greater Rift solo progression, group XP farming and standard rift speed farming variations (see links just below).
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Singularity "Rat" Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Simulacrum
 Reservoir
Skeletal Mage
 Life Support
1
Frailty
 Scent of Blood
2
Land of the Dead
 Frozen Lands
3
Bone Armor
Dislocation
4
Devour
Cannibalize
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Singularity "Rat" Necromancer is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Leoric's Crown - Shoulders:
Razeth's Volition - Gloves:
Tasker and Theo - Chest:
Requiem Cereplate - Belt:
Dayntee's Binding - Pants:
Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan - Boots:
Ice Climbers - Bracers:
Reaper's Wraps - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Circle of Nailuj's Evol - Weapon:
Scythe of the Cycle - Offhand:
Lost Time
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Enforcer - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Reilena's Shadowhook - Armor Slot:
Stone Gauntlets - Jewelry Slot:
Krysbin's Sentence
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 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revision of item, skill, and passive recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revision of skill, rune, and passive recommendations.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revision of item recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Revised the build to account for Razeth's Volition changes.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (this page): Revised the build to account for Razeth's Volition changes.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (skills page): Revised the build to account for Razeth's Volition changes.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Revised priority recommendations for gear to better reflect the meta for high-end runs.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Added group GR XP farming and key farming variations.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Revised priority recommendations for gear to better reflect the meta for high-end runs.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Skill page reviewed and approved for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Revised Cube recommendation to Hexing Pants.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Minor revision to Hexing Pants in the Cube.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 17 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 17 Apr. 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 17 Apr. 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 17 Apr. 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 23 Aug. 2018 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
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