Last updated on Jul 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset21 comments
Welcome to our build guide for LoD Blood Nova Necromancer in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everythingyou need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.7 andSeason 32.
1.
Introduction
Combining the power of Blood Nova-empowering legendaries with the flexibleLegacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Blood Nova Necromancer is an AoE-centric,burst damage build.
2.
Quick Reference
2.1.
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD Blood Nova Necromancer is displayed below.Read the dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.
LoD Blood Nova Necromancer Skills and Runes
Active Skills |
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Siphon Blood Power ShiftDeath Nova Blood Nova1Simulacrum Blood and Bone2Blood Rush Transfusion3Bone Armor Dislocation4Frailty Aura of Frailty |
Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD Blood Nova Necromancer is listed below.Check the Gear page for detailed informationon choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
LoD Blood Nova Necromancer Gear and Stats
- Helm: Leoric's Crown
- Shoulders: Mantle of Channeling
- Gloves: Stone Gauntlets
- Chest: Aquila Cuirass
- Belt: The Witching Hour
- Pants: Blackthorne's Jousting Mail
- Boots: Ice Climbers
- Bracers: Krelm's Buff Bracers
- Amulet: Haunted Visions
- Ring 1: Convention of Elements
- Ring 2: Krysbin's Sentence
- Weapon: Funerary Pick
- Offhand: Iron Rose
2.3.
Season 32 Theme — Ethereal Weapons
With this Season's addition of Ethereal Weapons as a theme, your idealweapon during Greater Rift solo pushing will be:
- Weapon: Blackbog's Sharp
2.3.1.
Altar of Rites
The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.
Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin 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 Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.
Altar of Rites Explained
2.4.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 2: Bane of the Stricken
- Legendary Gem 3: Legacy of Dreams
2.5.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot: Bloodtide Blade
- Armor Slot: Dayntee's Binding
- Jewelry Slot: Wisdom of Kalan
3.
Changelog
- 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): Guide 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): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 01 Apr. 2021 (this page): Minor gear revision and added follower recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
- 19 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 19 Jul. 2020 (gear page): Guide revised to reflect the changes to Haunted Visions, Mantle of Channeling and Iron Rose.
- 19 Jul. 2020 (this page): Guide revised to reflect the changes to Haunted Visions, Mantle of Channeling and Iron Rose.
- 15 Jul. 2020 (skills page): Guide revised to reflect the changes to Haunted Visions and Iron Rose.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 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.
- 12 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 12 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 12 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
- 23 Aug. 2018 (gear page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2018 (skills page): Skills were reviewed and approved for Season 18.
- 23 Aug. 2018 (this page): Item recommendations revised for Season 18.
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