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
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| 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:
Haunted Visions - Ring 1:
Convention of Elements - Ring 2:
Circle of Nailuj's Evol - Weapon (S24): Soul Harvest
- Offhand:
Lost Time
For non-Seasonal play (where you do not have access to Ethereal weapons) throughout the duration of Season 24, the recommended weapon for this build is:
- Weapon (Off-Season):
Scythe of the Cycle
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
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 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.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revision of item, skill, and passive recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (this page): Revised the build to account for Razeth's Volition changes.
- 02 Jul. 2020 (gear 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 (gear 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 (skills page): Revised priority recommendations for gear to better reflect the meta for high-end runs.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Revised Cube recommendation to Hexing Pants.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Minor revision to Hexing Pants in the Cube.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Skill page reviewed and approved for Season 19.
- 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 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 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 Apr. 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 17 Apr. 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 17 Apr. 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 23 Aug. 2018 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
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