Necromancer

Necromancer

Int

	Embrace the serene power that is undeath.

This page is about the Ascendancy class. For the monster type, see Necromancer (monster type). For the Ascendant passive skill, see Necromancer (Ascendant passive).

The Necromancer is an Ascendancy class for the Witch.

Overview

The Necromancer is a class that mainly focuses on summoned minions. The skill tree covers a broad range of minion stat bonuses, but also bonuses specific to zombiesRaise ZombieSpell, Minion
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (9-28) Mana
Cast Time: 0.85 secRaises a zombie minion from a corpse, which will follow you and attack enemies with a melee strike.Maximum (3-6) Raised Zombies
Minions have (0-38)% more Maximum Life

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(0.05-1) to Maximum Raised ZombiesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., skeletonsSummon SkeletonsSpell, Minion, Duration
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (5-16) Mana
Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 10Summon Skeleton Warrior minions at the targeted location. They use a melee attack and die after a duration. If made aggressive, Skeleton Warriors will also dash towards nearby enemies.Maximum (5-7) Summoned Skeletons
Base duration is 20.00 seconds
Summons (2-3) Skeleton Warriors

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
+(0.05-1) to Maximum Summoned SkeletonsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., and spectresRaise SpectreSpell, Minion
Level: (1-20)
Cost: (15-28) Mana
Cast Time: 0.85 secRequires Level 28Raises a spectral version of a defeated foe as a minion to fight for you in battle.Maximum (1-2) Raised Spectres
Minions have +30% to all Elemental Resistances
55% more Minion Movement Speed
Minion Movement Speed is Capped
Minions have (105-776) additional Accuracy Rating
Raised Spectres are Level (28-70)

Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality:
Minions have +(1-20)% to all Elemental ResistancesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.. While most of the tree is minion-centric, it also offers bonuses not directly related to minions, such as Mistress of Sacrifice which grants offering bonuses to themselves and damage from using corpse, and Commander of Darkness which benefits aura-based builds.

Passive skills

Minor skills

This class has the following minor passive skills:

Name	Stats
Minion Damage and Life	Minions deal 10% increased Damage Minions have 10% increased maximum Life [1] [2]
Minion Damage, Aura Effect	Minions deal 10% increased Damage 5% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your Skills [1]
Minion Damage, Cast Speed	Minions deal 10% increased Damage 4% increased Cast Speed [1] [2] Minions deal 10% increased Damage Minions have 10% increased maximum Life [2]
Minion Damage, Mana	Minions deal 10% increased Damage 8% increased maximum Mana [1]
Minion Damage, Skill Duration	Minions deal 10% increased Damage 10% increased Skill Effect Duration [1]

Notable skills

The class has the following notable passive skills:

Skill	Modifiers	Prerequisite	Preceding Passive
	Minion Damage and Life
Invoker	Minion Damage and Life
Invoker	Minion Damage, Cast Speed
Invoker	Minion Damage and Life
Mistress of Sacrifice	40% increased Skill Effect Duration Your Offering Skills also affect you Your Offerings have 50% reduced Effect on you		Minion Damage, Cast Speed
Commander of Darkness	Auras from your Skills grant 3% increased Attack and Cast Speed to you and Allies You and nearby Allies have +30% to Elemental Resistances You and nearby Allies deal 30% increased Damage		Minion Damage, Skill Duration
	Minion Damage, Skill Duration

Version history

Version	Changes
3.2.0	Removed Beacon of Corruption and Spirit Eater. Added Invoker and Puppet Master. Soul Weaver now requires Invoker instead of Flesh Binder. Flesh Binder now requires Invoker.