Necromancer Command Skeletons Group Build With LoD
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Skeletons Group 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.
This build has been retired in Season 20. We removed it from the menus, but we are leaving it on the site, in case a new LoD Skeletons build appears in the future.
Introduction
Focusing on the combination of the Legacy of Dreams' adaptability, underlying Thorns synergy and the natural summoner capabilities of the class, the LoD Skeleton Necromancer emerges as a capable Rift Guardian killer spec. This pure single target, multiplayer-oriented spec only plays a part of a composition with an AoE damage dealing party member and supports.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Group LoD Skeleton Necromancer is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Grim Scythe
 Cursed Scythe
Command Skeletons
 Kill Command
1
Land of the Dead
 Plaguelands
2
Bone Spear
Blighted Marrow
3
Death Nova
Blight
4
Bone Armor
Dislocation
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Group 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:
Tasker and Theo - Chest:
Aquila Cuirass - Belt:
Dayntee's Binding - Pants:
Swamp Land Waders - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Nemesis Bracers - Amulet:
Wisdom of Kalan - Ring 1:
Stone of Jordan (or 
The Wailing Host in early progression) - Ring 2:
Convention of Elements (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:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Nayr's Black Death - Armor Slot:
Bloodsong Mail - Jewelry Slot:
Krysbin's Sentence
Changelog
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Reviewed for Season 19.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 17's LoN buff.
- 12 May 2019 (skills 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.
- 24 Feb. 2019 (gear page): Guide overhaul with the meta shift into a LoN version of the build.
- 24 Feb. 2019 (skills page): Guide overhaul with the meta shift into a LoN version of the build.
- 24 Feb. 2019 (this page): Guide overhaul with the meta shift into a LoN version of the build.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 18 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Ancient Parthan Defenders are now the default bracers and Lacuni Prowlers the alternative (was previously the opposite).
- 27 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Made a few adjustments to the skill list.
- 27 Oct. 2017 (this page): Several corrections to the guide going into Patch 2.6.1.
- 20 Jul. 2017 (this page): Build added.
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