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
Season 33 Theme — 4th Kanai Slot
With this Season's addition of a 4th slot in Kanai's Cube as a theme, your ideal setup will be:
- Kanai's Cube 4th Slot:
Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang
Altar of Rites
The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised and re-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — For virtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual to advanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the path outlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of life first, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive and edge case utility nodes.
Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary Potion Powers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separate resource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Set items of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, and in the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).
You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powers in our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.
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 - 4th Slot (Season 33): Trag'Oul's Corroded Fang
Changelog
- 22 Oct. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 33 advice for 4th Kanai slot.
- 22 Oct. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 33.
- 22 Oct. 2024 (this page): Added Season 33 advice for 4th Kanai slot.
- 10 Jul. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 32 advice for ethereal weapons.
- 10 Jul. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 32.
- 10 Jul. 2024 (this page): Added Season 32 advice for ethereal weapons.
- 10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
- 10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
- 10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
- 10 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
- 10 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
- 10 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
- 13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
- 13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
- 13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
- 22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
- 26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
- 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 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 08 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 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 (gear page): Added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revision of item recommendations, alongside advice for Season 22 changes.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revision of skill, rune, and passive recommendations.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revision of item, skill, and passive 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 (skills 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.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Revised priority recommendations for gear to better reflect the meta for high-end runs.
- 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.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Revised Cube recommendation to Hexing Pants.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Skill page reviewed and approved for Season 19.
- 22 Nov. 2019 (this page): Minor revision to Hexing Pants in the Cube.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations have been revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2019 (this page): Guide was 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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