Did you just start playing Diablo 4 and pick the Necromancer class? Great choice! This blog will provide you a path through an easy, beginner-friendly way to level from 1 to 60 using a balanced build focused on minions and corpse skills. no gaming idioms that are difficult for you to understand, just clear steps that any person can easily follow.

Why Choose a Necromancer?

The Necromancer in Diablo 4 is a class for players who love to strategize and control the battlefield from behind the scenes, thus easing the level of the game. By choosing necromancer, you have an ability to order an army of undead associates like Skeleton Warriors, Skeletal Mages, and the powerful Golem, so you never have to fight alone. All of these minions I mentioned do the heavy work, which allows you to focus on casting dark spells and managing the resources.

Did you know that one of the class's core strengths is to use the corpses of fallen enemies to fuel the powerful abilities, helping you to stay alive and deal massive damage? From the start of the game, the Necromancer feels strong, making an ideal choice for beginners and veterans alike who want a fun and reliable playstyle throughout the entire course of the game.

Core Mechanics at a Glance

The core mechanics of the Necromancer in Diablo 4 revolve around 2 main resources:

i) Essence

ii) Corpses

Working of Essence is similar to mana and is used to cast your main abilities in the game, while Corpses are created from defeated enemies and are important for commanding minions or triggering the powerful corpse-based skills based on your preferences.

"Book of the Dead" is what makes Necromancer unique and different. It has a special feature, which is unlocked early in the game at level 5 and level 25 which will allow you to declare and customize your army of Skeleton Warriors, Skeletal Mages, and a mighty Golem. This system lets you draw your own minions to fit your own sense of style, whether you want them to deal with heavy damage, defend you at difficult times, or support your overall strategy and be part of your success, making the Necromancer both versatile and beginner-friendly.

Beginner-Friendly Skill Sequence

Below is a smooth path from Level 1 to Level 60:

1. Basic Tools (Levels 1-10):

In the initial levels, every player's goal is to have a smooth start with simple and effective skills that will help them move ahead in the game. The skill Decompose is your go-to basic attack because it costs you nothing to cast and helps you to generate Essence quickly and also deals steady damage to weaken the enemies.

It helps to create Corpses, which are essential for your future abilities, and once you unlock the Blood Surge, it becomes your main damage-dealing spell. It will consume Essence to send out the blood wave and damage all the nearby enemies. It also heals you for a portion of the damage dealt. This combo of Decompose and Blood surge makes leveling quick and easy early in the early game.

2. Bring the Minions (Level 10-20):

When you reach level 10, you will unlock the power of the undead through the Book of the Dead, which allows you to declare Skeletal Warriors to yourself. You can later upgrade them to Defenders (tanky frontliners) or Reapers (high-damage attackers) based on your style of playing the game.

You can have access to Iron Maiden, a curse that reflects the damage back to enemies and boosts your minions effectiveness. To have better control over the large enemy groups, you should use Bone Prison to trap the enemies in place and Corpse Tendrils to pull them together and slow them down. These two skills will help you to generate corpses more effectively, keeping your minions alive and active.

3. Switch Gear, Keep Growing (Levels 20-35):

At levels starting from 20, it is time to evolve your playstyle. Replace Blood Surge with Blight, a damage-over-time spell that creates a pool of darkness, dealing more sustained damage and synergizing better with your minions. Now that enemy groups are tougher, having Blood Mist in your skill bar gives you a safe escape route.

This skill makes you immune and powerful for a few seconds and helps you pass through enemies without any damage. Remember, you have to keep using Raise Skeletons often to refresh and heal your minions. Your army that did not die will be the core of your power, and keeping them healthy ensures smoother progression through tougher zones and thus your success.

4. Golem Time and Finisher (Level 35-60):

Sometime around level 25, you will unlock a search that gives you the ability to declare a Bone Golem, a powerful, tanky minion that can taunt enemies and absorb the damage created. This will add a new layer to the defense and control of what you built. Your main skills include Blight, Corpse Tendrils, Bone Prison, and Decrepify, a curse that slows the enemies down and reduces the damage they deal.

This combo makes the minions nearly unstoppable in group fights. When you reach boss fights or elite enemies, use Army of the Dead, which is a massive ultimate ability that calls forth waves of exploding skeletons for devastating burst damage. This final stage of the build gives you both strong offense and strong defense, which is ideal for clearing the campaign and preparing for endgame content.

Equipments & Aspects to Target

In order to have a smooth level-up, choosing the right equipment and aspects can make a huge difference when it comes to gearing up your Necromancer in Diablo 4. A two-handed weapon can be a scythe, wand, or staff, which is highly recommended during the early and mid-game because it offers higher base damage, allowing your spells and minions to hit harder.

As you collect gear, pay close attention to Aspects, which are special bonuses that are found on armor and jewelry. For a minion-focused build, look for the Aspect of Service and Sacrifice, which increases the power and effectiveness of your declared partners. We have another great pick, Grasping Veins, which boosts your critical strike chance after using Corpse Tendrils, making your burst damage even more deadly and dangerous.

Lastly, Occult Dominion is a top-tier element that increases the number of minions you can command, thus helping you build a larger army that remains undead. These aspects work together to make your Necromancer stronger, more efficient, and more fun to play as you rise through the levels.

Playstyle in a Nutshell

The playstyle of this Necromancer leveling build is all about letting your undead army do the hard work while you command from the back. You have to start the fights using Decompose and Blight, and these skills will help you generate Essence and Corpses, the two main resources you rely on. With the available corpses, you can keep your Raise Skeletons, Skeletal Mages, and Bone Golem active and healthy. Your minions take the front line, soaking up the damage done and dealing it by themselves while you control the battlefield.

To handle the large group of enemies, combine Bone Prison and Corpse Tendrils, and this combo helps to trap the enemies and pulls them into one spot, making them easy targets for both your minions and AoE (area of effect) attacks. If you ever find yourself surrounded or in danger, use Blood Mist to turn immune and safely escape without any danger. When you are put against the elite enemies or bosses, unleash the Army of the Dead, a massive wave of skeletons that explode and deal huge damage. This strategy will help you be safe, efficient, and in control throughout the whole battle.

Why This Build Works

This build is perfect for both beginners and casual players because it is quite easy to learn and does not require quick reflexes or fast-paced dodging. Your minions do the fighting for you, so you can focus on the planning and controlling of the battle rather than clicking fast. All of the above builds help you have a steady flow of power in all the fights.

What makes this build truly enjoyable is that it is fun to scale. As you level up and find better gear or new aspects, your minions will become much stronger, tankier, and more aggressive. You will really feel your power grow without needing to change your entire setup. This makes it a reliable and rewarding playstyle from early game to endgame.