Poison Nova Necromancer

Introduction

This Necromancer clears packs with an expanding poison wave and uses Blood Warp to stay mobile between fights. It is strongest for fast mapping and weaker against single targets.

Skill Allocation

Poison Nova 20Desecrate 20Poison Strike 20Blood Warp 20Golem Mastery 10Bone Armor 1Lower Resist 1

How to spend your points

Level first with a simpler caster or summoner setup.
Max Poison Strike and Desecrate to carry early progression.
Max Poison Nova once you have enough skill points, mana, and FCR.
Invest heavily in Blood Warp for mobility after the poison core is done.
Put the remaining points into Golem Mastery.

Recommended Breakpoints

39%Faster Hit Recovery

56%Faster Hit Recovery

75%Faster Cast Rate

125%Faster Cast Rate

Stat Allocation

Strengthenough for gear

Dexterityenough for gear

Vitalitylittle to none in endgame

Energymost or all remaining points

Pros / Cons

Excellent 360-degree area coverage
Very fast mobility through Blood Warp
Bone Armor with Energy vs. physical damage
Strong for early map farming

Weak single-target damage
Depends on expensive poison gear
Top setups need Rainbow Facets

Gear

Weapon: Death's Web one-handed baseSkull Collector high-socket staff alternative
Shield: Trang-Oul's Wing
Helm: Andariel's Visage for the staff, multi-socketNecromancer Circlet rare or crafted with FCR and sockets
Body Armor: Skullder's Ire for a balanced Death's Web setupBlack Hades for the Skull Collector setup, socket facets
Gloves: Trang-Oul's Claws
Belt: Trang-Oul's Girth for Death's WebSiggard's Staunch for the high-FCR staff
Boots: Silkweave mana after each killRare Boots alternative with FRW, FHR and resists
Amulet: Necromancer Amulet rare or crafted with +2 skills and FCR
Rings: The Stone of Jordan for Death's WebConstricting Loop extra FCR for the staff setupWisp Projector option once the breakpoint is secured

Charms

Charms: Large Charms with +3% Poison Skill Damage main offense, fill most slotsHellfire Torch foundation of the inventoryAnnihilus foundation of the inventory

Mercenary

Act 3 Lightning Mercenary with Static Field

Weapon: Skyfall or Doom
Shield: Exile
Helm: Flickering Flame or Griffon's Eye
Body Armor: Innocence
Gloves: Dracul's Grasp or Occultist
Belt: Arachnid Mesh or Siggard's Staunch
Boots: Marrowwalk or strong Rare Boots

Final Thoughts

Best suited for players who want constant movement while speed farming and can afford poison gear and Rainbow Facets. It is a poor fit for anyone who wants strong single-target damage or a budget setup.