Diablo 3 Season 25 Necromancer Build: Bone Spear Masquerade of the Burning Carnival (2.7.2)

[@Rhykker]

Haunted Visions amulet makes your simulacrum last forever :)

[@Argiopocalypse92]

I was just coming here to say that even after obtaining the full set from Haedrig's Gifts that the build feels a bit janky until you get the neck. Very nice guide though. I always come to you for build guides and the season tier lists. I've been looking forward to this one ever since we saw it was being buffed this season.

[@Lord_Giygas]

Is this build suppose to have rubies in the sockets????

[@adamtajhassam9188]

@@Lord_Giygas IMHO I think it's a choice depending on the build play style :)

[@wankerka]

Simulacrum has a 120 sec Cooldown. How come you got it up all the time? :)

[@DrPeppa]

I was confused when you said you got 100% up time @ 0:48 mark, this makes more sense

[@patrickdhamilton]

This has been by far the most fun and powerful I’ve felt during a D3 season in a long time. I’m enjoying this build a ton! Thank you for the build guide!

[@rohonczirichard5430]

What you guys did with maxroll.gg is something truly amazing. It doesn't matter if you are just started the game or played for years, you can find any article about every aspect and mechanic of the game. Everything, really. And like Rhykker said it was made by the community's most educated people in Diablo III, and when I found the site, oh boy it was like finding a treasure chest. Good job Rhykker and the others. You guys keep the community alive and well.

[@Freaktourist]

Wife: " Is that the damage damage damage guy again Iam hearing?" Me: "Yep."

[@Ghost_z1000]

Hahahaha

[@MattDaBoneless]

All too familiar my man

[@ninja.saywhat]

😅

[@wintonspiller6078]

I was just gna restart my necromancer. Perfect timing. Keep it up bro. Your videos are some of my favorite. Especially the lore

[@Mr.E.Fragrance]

Came back to D3 just a week ago to get ready for these season. Looking forward to playing this build. Thanks for the break down.

[@ivayloindzhov8553]

Rhykker, I just want to say the video quality and the transitions are amazing. Great job!

[@Narxes081206]

First time I've been able to comfortably solo gr95, and I haven't gotten ancients or augmented any of my gear, can't wait to see what this build will do with some gear improvement.

[@themerovingian5789]

Made a great choice going Necro this new season. Thanks, mate. Your guidance has proven invaluable. Wifey says you're my new best bud 😂😂 oh yeah, both of us rock Diablo 3 almost every night now after finding your much-needed tips here. Exceptional work 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sgtcrtrdnl]

I've been waiting for a good necro update, I'll be trying out this build this season. great rundown, as always!

[@slashroar]

First time i'm interested in a necro build, I hate all these huge CD on the necro usually, so this looks fun.

[@PugOfWallSt]

Rhykker. Thank you for keeping Diablo relevant and fun during the more mundane years between resales

[@Ricardo1588]

Glad to see you are still creating these Rhykker! I'm looking forward to s22!

[@duskshadow25]

I miss my undead skeleton army, as in 20 battle skeletons and 20 mage skeletons, then a golem.

[@Forscythe80]

Bone spear has always been my favourite necro skill since Diablo 2. Sure it wasn't as good compared to other builds, but the aesthetics were unsurpassed (for me). Loving it's now a top build, at least for this season.

[@Supradrew]

Ah... perfect timing. I was considering going Necromancer this season. 👍🏻

[@thundermuffinsz]

Just watch Raxx. He posted this a month ago with more info.

[@Nostromo2144]

As much as I love the necro, GoD DH just gets around sooooo much faster, it's a no context. Possibly hydra Wiz instead (with Aether wand :), but slowass classes are just too painful these days.

[@Supradrew]

@@Nostromo2144 I’ve been playing DH, Wizard and Barb the last few seasons. I need a change. 🤷🏻‍♂️😁👍🏻

[@dustintheslayer]

@@Nostromo2144 When you get to the point that everything isn't dying instantly, speed matters a lot less. I'm excited to see necro in the big spotlight for not just rat runs though.

[@Nostromo2144]

@@Supradrew yeah I hear ya. My change is Inquisitor Martyr :).

[@exeverrr]

this looks like the best put together and fun build I have seen to date IMO.

[@rosysword4140]

Was waiting all week for your season 22 videos to roll in! Thank you! ❤️

[@xipinghuang1283]

Really creative and powerful build, enjoyed it a lot, thanks for sharing and walking through the thoughts behind.

[@tomburkett9723]

Put most of this build together but can't figure out how to have simulacrum and bone armor active at the same time? I'm on ps4 and both abilities are under blood and bone or R1 on ps4

[@BruhSoul]

In your game settings you need to click the option that allows you to put skills wherever you want.

[@tomburkett9723]

@@BruhSoul o man. Thank you!

[@Bob-bw5zx]

Can you make chapters in video's like this? Gear/skills/playstyle/affix's on gearitems etc

[@gangstalkerofgangstalkers]

First time ever doing season picked this build

[@Amishhellcat]

assume one really doesn't appreciate the convention of elements ring, what would be a decent substitute to it?

[@chickenheartcoup]

Unity if you want to be more tanky and like to play solo. For speed running normal rifts swap in an avarice band. For more boss damage a well rolled Stone of Jordan. Another option would be to put Krysbin's Sentence into the Convention spot and then get an immunity amulet in the cube.

[@FyneappleJuice]

Stone of Jordan Gives some phys damage and some essence

Just use the CoE and forget it completely. Passively it grants you a roughly 66% more dmg (200/3) across the rift. I set it and forget it all the time.

[@dendankegamer]

@ agree

[@WombatDave]

@ Very much this. Unless the build you're playing is based on building up for some huge damage spike, you can just wear it and enjoy the passive benefits. Otherwise, as has been mentioned, Unity for solo play for additional tankiness.

[@ivanvoloder8114]

Oh man, so many builds in this game that I don't know which one to use for my first playthrough.

[@pywindmillz]

No mention of royal ring and 2-piece augilds?

[@SmellsLikeWater77]

When can we expect the Tier List video✊

[@cyberloner]

many changes ... our mentor need time

[@Memphis_ritz]

It’s out!

[@mrodriguez16ks]

This is the tier list

[@Achweel]

Great vid! Could you maybe in the future put up timestamps so its easier to find different parts of the video? :)

[@BasD]

I was never a fan of any Simulacrum build but man this combo rocks. Running this build now and really enjoying it a lot. Got lucky to get Haunted Visions early (2nd rare upgrade).

[@C0JMAR]

doesn't Area dmg makes lag in higher rifts in 4 man party ?

[@gp_eleven]

I am wondering what is best alternative with this masquerade set between Captain Crimson's Finery set or Aughild's Authority set? In the ranking, it seems to be the Captain set which is used. I know both sets have there strength but for greater rift it seems Captain cooldown and resources cost reduction are better..

[@mel27853]

Why do you put Strength gems in it?

[@matxzx]

I started playing this set few weeks ago and I'm not quiet sure why Razeth's Volition are suggested. Maybe I'm not high level enough yet in my paragon, but I decided to switch it with the Requiem Cereplate which allows me to restore an additional 100% Essence and Life with Devour. And since I have the Devouring Aura, I felt like this would be more appropriate. I feel like I'm missing something though, cause everyone and every websites suggest the shoulders instead of the chest armor in the cube... Am I missing something?

[@albertabed3291]

thanks for the detailed explanation. been looking for this for a while now.

[@danny131boy131]

This is a really powerful super fun build! I don't even have all the components of it and I'm already clearing 70+ GR's with ease.

[@CastleOfMeat]

My wife wanted me to tell you that you have really good enunciation.

[@Rhykker]

Thanks!

[@reverb2516]

Thanks Rhykker, just started this season the other day and still pretty early putting it together, the biggest issue i had though was managing my essence so i've been using reaper's wraps it helps a lot. Do you have any similar recomendations for allowing it to be a bit more spammy without having to worry as much about essence? I understand it obviously won't be as powerful but i feel that kind of alternative still has a good place for non greater rift pushing activities. :D thanks so much.

[@tarisco614]

I bought the game about 4 days ago and just kinda used what looked fun, which was a flesh golem/corpse explosion/bone spear build, but up to T24 the damage is starting to fall off so I wanna try this. I looked up the Simulacrum and saw its CD was 120 seconds, and it only lasts 15. Did I miss some skill/item that extends the life, or if not, what do you do in the downtime? Just spam bone spear? Also, the link to the build shows you using rubies in your chest and pants, was that a mistake or is it worth it over Topaz?

[@Zarath0sThanat0s]

Why shouldn't we use the enforcer gem? Or the Scent of Blood curse? Do they not work with simulacrums?

[@stevesutton772]

Are we sure Bane of the Trapped will even work with not being within 15 yards or do curses pop the buff? Also that build guide shows non helm armor filled with Rubies. I dont get it.

[@indiantrumpet]

I agree with the physical/teeth spear. . . I noticed that it was really helpful for speed runs and group play in s21. In my s21 build, I swapped bone armor with devour to help me with movt speed and essence regen. I had also used bone spikes instead of grim scythe as substitute skill for stun that would come from bone armor. What are other control impairing effects would compliment Krysbins? This build guide is nudging me towards running a bone spear necro in s22 again--especially with the introduction of Gelmindor's. Thanks for the analysis and upload.

[@MemphDesuske]

Running this set up and boy is it insane. Hunting down the primal ancient sets now. So that is my main focus for the season now. But being able to pull trillions of damage on Torment 16 is a very nice feeling. I wonder if they will ever add a new torment level with the insane power creep that is happening.

[@ngrosskurth]

Played this last season and was considering of using Black Death for the 4th cube slot. I'm curious what the math is for Shadowhook vs. Black Death

[@foxounet1974]

Keep the good job, happy to see this very informative video. But there's one thing that's trouble me, without the item Haunted Vision this build gonna be hard to pull off. What to do if I got bad rng with the necklace ?

[@thedon9670]

Run Legacy of Dreams Corpse Explosion until you get it then swap to Bone Spear. That's what I'll be doing. Otherwise you need to roll CDR on all your gear, which you don't need once you get the ammy.

[@BiIlDipperIy]

I actually got those shoulders as a drop and my jaw hit the floor when I saw the last set bonus lmao. I've been avoiding the simulacrum because I didn't know what it did but it's basically just extra bone spears. So I cannot wait to try and farm this set. Would you say rifts/greater rifts is the best option for grinding?

[@Bluelight82]

How do you play like this? I don't get it! I have an extremely hard time trying to kill monsters if they are spread out. A corridor, fine, but an open area is impossibly slow to clear. And how do you activate the crazy effect of the Simulacrums? Sometimes when using a shrine or something, it activates a crazy effect killing everything. lol I have no idea how to sustain such an effect, also the Essence always seem to get used up! Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[@Bluelight82]

I got some answers by completely watching this video, but I still feel this is slow compared to other classes. A Demon hunter or say, Barbarian clears a whole screen of monsters a lot faster than what I can do! Main issue for me is that it takes a lot longer to do a Rift! Edit: I found out that after some testing and getting all the gear, it is a bit more manageable! Thanks for making this guide! :)

[@Djfakman]

I'm curious, would a perfect lidless shield be better with 20 essence and 20% poison skill?

[@su8z3r03]

Is there a site that will show me the individual item tiers for legendaries ??

[@TrickzzAcid]

Ive got the set items from the season but where do i find the other items? Ive had a look online and cant seem to find any information. I started playing d3 last month and got my necromancer to level 70 paragon 63.

[@billstokesbary6143]

Why does the planner show socketed ruby's? I would think topaz for int

[@renatgal2946]

Probably just a joke.

[@FoxXxGaming74]

hey man just wanted to say thank you i play hardcore so i dont use these builds but when i wanna know how a build works or what every peace does i come to your vids thanks man.

[@Fiffelito]

Question; would a cubed mask of jeram increase the pets bonespears or are they considered to be "yours cast from pets" ?

[@Rhykker]

Necro can't cube mask of jeram :) it's a witch doctor item

[@TheHound402]

Thoughts on using Unity instead if Briggs? The toughness is fantastic, and if you are good at positioning, you don't need the group up proc, which only lasts for a few seconds anyway.

[@monojhqm]

Unity is good but what briggs provide helps a lot, however it depends on you. I personalyl would use briggs because its kind of an advantage especially at grift 120+

[@tgrabbit8940]

They are interchangeable, especially if you're unity is better statted imo.

[@tehmercury9508]

@Rhykker - where do you get the Razeth's Volition? I've yet to find any concrete information on it.

[@E1337Neo]

How about Leger's Disdain as the offhand of choice for this build? Seems like the buff it gives to Grim Scythe would go hand in hand with the build since you're using that as your generator skill.

[@billstokesbary6143]

But you don't want to be close enough to use Grim Scythe unless in an emergency, Zei's stone of Vengeance means you want max range for damage

[@E1337Neo]

But you still need to hit with it to generate resource. That, and the IAS stacks from the Frost Scythe rune help you fire off Bone Spears faster.

[@billstokesbary6143]

@@E1337Neo True, which is why I use siphon blood as a resource generator from distance

[@E1337Neo]

But your Simulacrums don't duplicate Siphon Blood. The only generator they'll duplicate is Grim Scythe. With them adding those extra hits, you'll generate Essence much faster.

[@Michavelli1]

Can you recommend a Necro build for a fresh 70 with no set bonuses?

[@tedgovostis7351]

(Edit, never mind, I failed to take into account the fact that the bone spear is also hitting things past the mob I'm aiming at, seems poison is definitely stronger) Quick question regarding area damage...So area damage will proc off of each single source of damage. For example, in your build, the bone spear hits the clumped enemies, first guy it hits in the group can proc it, second guy it hits, add 15% damage and check for area damage, and so on. Now I know Area Damage cannot proc off of itself, but does it proc off of AOE damage? Right now I'm running a Shatter Bone Spear version of this build (I'm on console, so it's a little harder to be precise with targeting enemies, so splash damage really helps). Even at level 100 rifts I still melt mobs quickly (I had over 7 minutes left on the level 100 I ran with sub-optimal gear) so I am wondering if since shatter basically guarantees at least one AOE hit at full damage (effectively being a area damage hit), while the poison has a 1 in 5 chance for each enemy it passes through, is it really that much better? If the AOE damage can proc it, then it would seem to me that getting one shot that hits 5 targets each with a chance to trigger area damage would be more effective, but right now everything is dying so fast I can't tell what is killing everything.

[@bolopunq]

If the OH is whatever, why wouldn't you use the 2hander and cube 1h? Is the AS from 1h + 2 X weapon stats better than damage range on the 2h?

[@bolopunq]

@tpb112793 Yea, makes sense, thanks! So as someone else mentioned in the comments already, lidless wall should be bis? :)

[@davidjustice5123]

Would going with Shatter on Bone Spear be bad for this build? I absolutely love the AoE clearing it does.

[@methamphetamelon]

This is my question, as it's what I've been doing. My build isn't too far off from this right now, but without seeing the math I'm not seeing how 15% per enemy passed through will equal that 500%.

[@ProfessorBuckz]

can you farm season 22 sets for alts since theres no set dungeons for them in greater rifts? im stuck between this build and the POJ tempest rush for monks

[@michaeljaubert1325]

For a more tanky build, I used unity instead of Briggs but also used the cold skill to give it a little oomph. But honestly, I like this

[@Nostromo2144]

And stick an Ess on your templar...

[@Duckers_McQuack]

I am fully specced, yet i am a glass cannon even with the bone armor, so on every new run, i die like 5 times before i maybe manage to build stacks to not die in 1-2 hits. Am i doing something wrong? Torment 16 and paragon 645 with the priorities of icy veins.

[@kevinc9065]

I am sorry, I am new and don't understand how he has his build for skills. I am not able to pick bloodrush, sim, and bone armor all together, they share the same skill slot

[@TooBigToHide]

I'm on Xbox console and we only get three power skill slots instead of four. That changes this build quite a bit!

[@su8z3r03]

Can you post a comment of which are all the items that should be cubed please ??

[@rikachiu]

Can you replace the shoulders for another weapon? trangouls fang? Or would that make you too squishy? Thanks.

[@cththedead]

You can't because it would have to be with another peice of armor. It was a seasonal buff that all three slots could be anything. Now you have a weapon slot, an armor slot, a jewelry slot and a joker slot that can be anything. The joker slot is part of the seasonal theme for season 22

[@rikachiu]

@@cththedead TY! OMG! NOOOOOOOO the dream :(

[@Chestermayfire]

Just started this build, got the set plus some other items. What do I need for my simulacrum to last forever? They disappear very quickly I don't understand why. Thanks in advance

[@karlpatrickdinglasa4809]

You need the new haunted visions that do spend 1% of life per second but keeps your simulacrum last forever. The old hv that makes simulacrum only last as twice while spending 5% of life a second doesn't work for this build.

[@Squee_666_9]

Can the "Masquerade of the Burning Carnival" set be found in standard? Or is this set just for season?

[@thomasmunger9246]

I have a question in running this build and want to know if augmenting 1 item with strength for toughness is a good idea im going damage on everything right now

[@marcorossoni7425]

How do you use blood lush with simulacrum? I cant use both

[@marcorossoni7425]

I cant decide between this or crusader . What do you recommend?

[@cooperrepooc285]

Hey rhykker would you be able to use bone spike for essence regen since reilenas shadow hook would allow to to get 30 essence per attack

[@GrzesiuG44]

With Haunted Visions your similacrum casts scythe with you, which genereates more essence.

[@cooperrepooc285]

@@GrzesiuG44 oh I didn’t know that sorry still tryna learn the game kinda new still.

[@brandonclark8458]

This might be a stupid question, but is there a Set Dungeon for this set? Everywhere I can find online says there isn't one for the new sets, but it seems stupid to me to make it the season free set, and force you to collect a completely different set just for the set dungeon clear.

[@seancastaneda4252]

That's exactly what they did.

[@Rhykker]

They added new sets to the game within the last year, but haven't yet added set dungeons for those sets. Likely in the future :)

[@Kelevelin]

Can u link a video for people who play seasons the first time? i played when it came out and im kinda overwhelmed what half of this stuff means ^^

[@erwinmatic5062]

How do you guys set up your 4 piece set? Am I alone on struggling killing enemies ?

[@0MrScruff0]

this build is hard work without a few pieces. I've got the 5 piece set but always out of essence. I'm tempted to run devour until I can get necklace and rings.

[@VDViktor]

its probaby the only way. Curses are useless till you get other pieces of gear , so probably swapping Frailty for Devour is the way

[@joshwilliams6177]

Only Issue I notice is that it won’t work on console. Sim, blood rush and bone armor all in the same button slot. Anyone else have issue?

[@johnrizzo9901]

Zeis feels like it’s counter intuitive to bone armor. Gotta be close for bone armor but literally every other skill we use wants max distance.

[@eh8432]

I pop it within anything that manages to get close and when the boss summons/teleports nearby and pop its dead. The 2 second stuns is a game changer.

[@KeKe-dw9gf]

shouldnt u take topaz on the amulet? 280% more dmg?

[@Flynt010]

I have a question, on the website, the topaz is switched to rubies. Why is that? I started to make a bunch of flawless royal rubies and realized that they are for strength when they are on the chest and pants. Could y'all change that so others aren't confused?

[@Rhykker]

If you want more damage, get topazes for intel. If you want more toughness, you can get rubies for armor.

[@Flynt010]

@@Rhykker Thank you for clarifying, i didn't think rubies did anything for necro. I'll try that out

[@Kikeron]

What about cubing Cord of the Sherma to proc the ring? It's proc rate is insane and blind is a good proc! (S23)

[@user-lk8cp1df6z]

If our sims cant die then how can they die before us? Also how can we have like 200% dmg reduc?

[@dioxyde0]

what's better for this season, rathma or this?

[@alexburt1323]

Sweet Necro build Rhykker! But I was thinking; wouldn't a level 90 Toxin Gem be better than the Stricken Gem?

[@jjmmken3714]

Rhykker will you mind to upload the same video but the Wizard Cold Typhon Hydra? Thank you :-)

[@casbot71]

How much does equipping Nemesis Braces nerf this build? It would be useful for pushing as the Shadow Clones would slaughter the summoned elites up until about GR120.

[@cththedead]

You lose a 400% increase so you lose 80% of your damage

[@voltrondefender1174]

You could cube them and lose the damage reduction from the shoulders... might want to put cheat death on and drop serration passive at that point...

[@0786RICARDO]

What about the follower? It makes a big difference

[@KaelCoffey]

Enchantress. Level 15 - Don't Pick Level 20 - Missile Ward Level 25 - Erosion Level 30 - Focused Mind Legendary 1-Handed Sword - Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker. Legendary Enchantress Focus - Smoking Thurible. Amulet - The Ess of Johan. Ring 1 - Oculus Ring. Ring 2 - Hellfire Ring.

[@0786RICARDO]

@@KaelCoffey the big issue with them is they fall behind. Is there anyway to avoid that?

[@KaelCoffey]

@@0786RICARDO As far as I know, there is no way to prevent them from falling behind.

[@JTGTHOR1831]

if i run solo rifts to get season accomplishment can i Bring the enchantress?

[@SleapyZzz]

I just got level 70 and completed Chapter II from the Journey. I feel so incredibly weak. Bosses take ages.. the only reason it's doable is because of Nagelring. And I am still pretty much relying on Corpse Explosion for damage. Any tips?

[@larsgendary]

Finally - thanks for the vid

[@vitrescent9110]

I have a question about the set dungeon I'm wondering that I missed. I can't seem to read the Tome of Set Dungeons in the Royal Quarters with my seasonal character but I'm wearing my full set and the message says I'm not appropriately garbed to read the Tome.

[@johnrizzo9901]

The new sets added don’t have set dungeons cause blizzard is lazy. Gonna have to farm up another set to do that

[@vitrescent9110]

@@johnrizzo9901 Damn that's actually really disappointing for them not to just finish the set's development. Good thing I was thinking of making another character but damn lol thank you

[@dekeferrell7265]

Just started building one and completed a GR 100 solo @ not sure what paragon lvl I am I think 600's

[@hydra2762]

Hey just some questions about the build if anyone can help, how do you make the 2 clones not disappear after a certain amount of time and also how does the curse pull in enemies. because neither of those things work for me

[@matxzx]

For the similacrums to always stay you need the Haunted Visions amulet. That'll allow you to have them to last forever. Just know that they will drain 1% of your max life every second. As for the curse pull, you're gonna need to have the Briggs' Wrath ring.

[@hydra2762]

@@matxzx ok thank you :D

[@matxzx]

@@hydra2762 np bro :P

[@hydra2762]

@@matxzx im just missing the ring amulet , bracers and 1-2 gems to finish whole build in season character

[@d3viLek90]

i love it finally necro on the top :D

[@tommo9176]

on console, confused. How can u have bone armour and simulacrum used at the same time? they're both in the blood and bone tree and I can only pick one.

[@laurentziegler408]

I'm not on console, but im sure this exists on console aswell..Log in with a character then in the Options Menu under Gameplay-->Enable Elective Mode. Then you can put every skill on the Action Bar, no matter what category they are in.

[@matenzo]

Does enforcer not work with simulacrum bone spears?

[@DukesHound]

so are all these weapons through the cube?

[@HelloThere12]

is the version with captain crimson better or no?

[@Ace-mvp]

This looks cool might give it a try, thanks =)

[@josephbickel3695]

What do I use my blood shards for at lab 1 for necro this season

[@janohaluska2724]

Hello,23 don't have 4 canai's cube slot. :-(