Necromancer Thorns Command Skeletons Solo Build With LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Thorns Skeletons Solo 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 2.6.7 and Season 19.
Introduction
Focusing on the combination of Legacy of Dreams's adaptability, underlying Thorns synergy and the natural summoner capabilities of the class, the LoD Skeleton and Golem Necromancer offers a quirky solo pushing variant to the class. This methodical and mechanically simple playstyle is meant strictly for solo GR pushing.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Solo LoD Skeleton Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Blood Rush
 Potency
Devour
 Satiated
1
Frailty
Scent of Blood
2
Command Golem
 Blood Golem
3
Command Skeletons
Dark Mending
4
Bone Armor
Thy Flesh Sustained
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Solo LoD Skeleton 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:
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King - Gloves:
Moribund Gauntlets - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Belt:
Dayntee's Binding - Pants:
Golemskin Breeches - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
Squirt's Necklace - Ring 1:
Krysbin's Sentence (or 
The Wailing Host in early progression) - Ring 2:
Stone of Jordan (or 
Litany of the Undaunted in early progression) - Weapon:
Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang - Offhand:
Bone Ringer
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Boyarsky's Chip - Legendary Gem 2:
Enforcer - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Spear of Jairo - Armor Slot:
Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan - Jewelry Slot:
Convention of Elements
Changelog
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 23 May 2019 (gear page): Minor fixes to the guide.
- 23 May 2019 (this page): Minor fixes to the guide.
- 23 May 2019 (skills page): Minor fixes to the guide.
- 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.
- 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17's LoN buff.
- 12 May 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17's LoN buff.
- 27 Mar. 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 27 Mar. 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 27 Mar. 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
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