Diablo 3: The Rise of the Necromancer resurrects the Necromancer class and includes many new skills, runes and items. There’s a lot to take in. Polygon’s guides will help you master the Necromancer and Diablo 3 Season 11, which begins July 20.

Getting started with the Necromancer

Necromancer items and set bonuses

  • All legendary items: Rare drops worth equipping.
  • Set bonuses: Look good or die trying with Bones of Rathma, Trag’Oul’s Avatar, Grace of Inarius, Pestilence Master’s Shroud and Jesseth Arms.

Necromancer skills

Necromancer builds

  • Blood build: For players who still want to do well without being at the height of competition.
  • Bone Storm build: The best offense is a good defense.
  • Minion build: An army of bones at your disposal.