2h Melee Necro

2H Melee Necro

Introduction:
This variant focuses more on dealing damage rather than on defenses, relies on Parasite with wdm procs for AoE damage while farming and on Carnage to deal lots of Single-Target damage, Deathward and Deathlord provide lots of defense alongside a bit of Avoid, you'll also look badass af now that you get to see your scythe with Deathlord morph.

Pros
Good Single-Target damage.
Decent Def and Avoid.
High HP.
Has a Physical Damage Debuff.
Aesthetics.
No issues with most ubers.

Cons
Relies on gear to get Physical Resistance compared to other melee builds.
Requires some investment to truly shine.
Not the fastest farmer.

Active Skills

Angel of Death - Mobility.

Bane - Debuff (Duration was fixed so might not be worth the trouble now).

Blood Skeleton - Summon (Required for Bane).

Deathlord - Morph.

Carnage - Main Damage Skill.

Parasite - Main AoE Damage Mid/Late-Game.

Rathma's Chosen - Familiar, Aura Buff.

Graveyard - Buff

Pestilance - Low Cooldown Buff.

Breakpoints

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Important Links:
https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/items/cube - Recipes
https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/quests/challenges - Challenges
https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/quests/dungeons - Ubers
https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/quests/rifts - Uber Farming areas
https://dev.median-xl.com/speedcalc - Speedcalc
https://www.median-xl.com/tools.php - Highly recommended to grab D2Stats
https://median-xl.fandom.com/wiki/Maps - Maps
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=22672 - General Mechanics Guide
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=26093 - if you want to respec to xbow for certain ubers.

Basic Crafting Guide:

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Progression Tips and Notifier List:

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105-125 Ubers Videos (Patch 1.4)

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Early Game

Progression

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Weapon: Rares ->

Shark

Shark
Weapons
Except Necromancer Daggers, Assassin Claws
'Eld'
Runeword Level: 8
5% Chance to cast level 9 Bloodlust on Kill
+(7 to 9)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
20% Attack Speed
+5 to Maximum Damage
+0.125 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
1.5% Bonus to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
+(24 to 35)% Enhanced Damage
-1 to Mana

(gamble T2 raptor in a4) ->

Talon's Reach

Talon's Reach
Bonesplitter (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 2 to (20 - 29)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 53
Item Level: 9
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
15% Chance to cast level 14 Hunting Banshee on Kill
+(6 to 13) to Maximum Damage
Adds 4-5 Cold Damage
+(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
(3 to 4)% Chance of Crushing Blow
(3 to 5)% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (13 - 14) to (66 - 80)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 87
Item Level: 29
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
20% Chance to cast level 25 Hunting Banshee on Kill
+(21 to 28) to Maximum Damage
Adds 10-15 Cold Damage
+(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
(5 to 6)% Chance of Crushing Blow
(9 to 11)% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (39 - 44) to (159 - 179)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 176
Item Level: 51
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
25% Chance to cast level 38 Hunting Banshee on Kill
+(36 to 43) to Maximum Damage
Adds 30-40 Cold Damage
+(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
-(21 to 23)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
(7 to 8)% Chance of Crushing Blow
(15 to 17)% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (53 - 58) to (205 - 227)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 350
Item Level: 90
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
30% Chance to cast level 50 Hunting Banshee on Kill
+(43 to 50) to Maximum Damage
Adds 90-120 Cold Damage
+(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
-(23 to 25)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
(9 to 10)% Chance of Crushing Blow
(18 to 20)% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)

(Good base damage and 20% Avoid)
Helm:

Summit

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Umbaru's Jinx

Umbaru's Jinx
Mask (4)
Defense: (116 - 126) to (195 - 209)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 30
Item Level: 12
+(0 to 1) to Necromancer Skill Levels
15% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 100) Defense
Poison Length Reduced by (11 to 20)%
Physical Resist 1%
(6 to 10)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (1)
Defense: (416 - 448) to (546 - 587)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 28
+(0 to 1) to Necromancer Skill Levels
30% Hit Recovery
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(41 to 60)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
Poison Length Reduced by (21 to 30)%
Physical Resist 2%
(11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (3)
Defense: (927 - 994) to (1163 - 1249)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 210
Item Level: 49
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
45% Hit Recovery
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(61 to 80)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(91 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(251 to 300) Defense
Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 40)%
Physical Resist 3%
(21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1422 - 1515) to (1759 - 1876)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 84
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
60% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(81 to 100)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(121 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 400) Defense
Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 50)%
Physical Resist 4%
(31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)

(2 necro skills, Physical Resist, Hit Recovery, etc).
Body: Akara's Robe (cain quest) ->

Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 30
Item Level: 8
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 27
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 210
Item Level: 47
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 83
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

(Physical Resist and Attack Speed).
Belt:

Rainbow

Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+5% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius

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Deadfall

Deadfall
Heavy Belt (4)
Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 11
1% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 28
1% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 48
1% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 84
1% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)

(Wdm proc) or

Wormtongue

Wormtongue
Light Belt (4)
Defense: (53 - 58) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 26
Item Level: 5
(31 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5-13 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(2 to 4)% Life stolen per Hit
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (214 - 231) to (259 - 279)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 24
(71 to 90)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 19-50 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(8 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (544 - 581) to (649 - 693)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 192
Item Level: 45
(111 to 130)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 75-150 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(14 to 16)% Life stolen per Hit
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (801 - 851) to (946 - 1006)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 384
Item Level: 77
(131 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 100-250 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(17 to 19)% Life stolen per Hit
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)

(Life leech and helps with AR).
Boots:

Epicenter

Epicenter
Boots
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
0.0625% Chance of Crushing Blow (Based on Character Level)
+(4 to 15)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 60) to Life
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%

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Lionpaw

Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 7
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 25
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 46
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 79
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

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Death Spur

Death Spur
Heavy Boots (4)
Defense: 27 to 39
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 27
Item Level: 5
1% Chance to cast level 6 Spike Nova on Kill
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+0.09375 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(11 to 15) to Strength
+(11 to 15) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: 109 to 141
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 24
1% Chance to cast level 10 Spike Nova on Kill
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+0.15625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(21 to 25) to Strength
+(21 to 25) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: 248 to 310
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 193
Item Level: 44
1% Chance to cast level 14 Spike Nova on Kill
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+0.21875 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(31 to 35) to Strength
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Defense: 346 to 427
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 386
Item Level: 77
1% Chance to cast level 16 Spike Nova on Kill
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+0.25 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(36 to 40) to Strength
+(36 to 40) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)

(wdm proc and max damage).
Gloves:

Mercy

Mercy
Gloves
'LewElq'
Runeword Level: 110
10% Chance to cast level 18 Punishers on Melee Attack
10% Combat Speeds
+(59 to 69) to Maximum Damage
+26 Defense
+(151 to 200) to Strength
(15 to 20)% to Vitality

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Featherclaw

(Attack Rating and Attack Speed) RIP Visegrip.
Rings: Rares, Look for Skills, Flat Damage, Life and Str -> 2x

Ripstar

Ripstar
Ring
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+20 Life on Melee Attack

(big flat damage).
Amulet: Rares, Look for Skills, Flat damage, Life and Str ->

Angel Heart

Angel Heart
Amulet
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
(5 to 10)% to Strength
(5 to 10)% to Dexterity
(15 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+(3 to 5) to Light Radius

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Athulua's Oracle

Athulua's Oracle
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
(150 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Cannot Be Frozen

(All good stats with Cannot be Frozen cherry on top).
Switch Weapon:

Blackheart

Blackheart
Grim Wand (4)
One-Hand Damage: 4 to 6
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 11
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 17
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 9) to Summon Darklings
+1 to Dark Power
+(9 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 8 to 14
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 29
Required Dexterity: 23
Item Level: 32
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(12 to 16) to Summon Darklings
+2 to Dark Power
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 26
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Dexterity: 46
Item Level: 53
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Necromancer Skill Levels
35% Cast Speed
35% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(20 to 26) to Summon Darklings
+3 to Dark Power
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 20 to 31
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 55
Required Dexterity: 92
Item Level: 87
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Necromancer Skill Levels
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(32 to 36) to Summon Darklings
+4 to Dark Power
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)

(Dark Power) and

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

in inventory for teleport.
Switch Shield:

Cloudladder

Cloudladder
Spiked Shield (4)
Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 55
Item Level: 12
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+20 to all Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 29
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to all Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 170
Item Level: 49
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+40 to all Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 353
Item Level: 84
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to all Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

(all skills and space for Nih Runes).

note: recommended to remake helmet if it rolls 1 necro skills and scythe if it fails to add attack rating from oil of luck.

Sockets:

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Mystic Orbs:

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Stats:
Strenght: 4 per level
Dexterity: 1 per level
Vitality: 0
Energy: 0-10 (can put first couple levels here for better mana at lower levels)

Skills
Max: Embalming, Deathward, Deathlord, Rathma's Chosen, Talon's Hold.
7-Point: Carnage.
1-Point: Blood Skeleton (if you want to use bane).
1-Point: Nightwalker (gives some poison lenght reduction).
16-Point or Max: Parasite (20 targets is enough for early farming zones).
Rest: Death Pact or Famine (more ewd and def vs a bit more leech).
OPTIONAL 1-Point: Pestilence (if you want a more active gameplay).

Gameplay:
Switch to Blackheart/Cloudladder, activate Deathlord, Rathma's Chosen and Keep Dark Power up, summon Blood Skeleton and use Bane on it to debuff bosses, use Carnage for bosses and high hp elite mobs, parasite for the rest.

Merc:
A1 Priestess.

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Mid Game

Progression/Ubers

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105 Ubers:

Horror Under Tristam: Quite easy, make sure to focus on dodging altar attacks when he casts bloodlust, otherwise no problems

Death Projector: Drag some minions away, keep rotating around it and attacking whenever possible.

Infernal Machine: Slowly clear towards the machine, beware alpha centaurs colloseum and trap rat groups.

Island of the Sunless Sea: Slowly clear, rushing in will get you killed, you can use angel of death to jump over gaps.

(Level up to 110 in Island of the Sunless Sea)

110 Ubers:

Horazum's Sanctum: Socket you gear with Perfect Bloodstones and dont bother with the gates.

The Binding of Baal: Rotate around the arena slowly picking mages off, beware stun-lock, maxing your resistances is very important here.

Lord Alric Jitan: The real challenge is getting to him, just don't try to tank 10 towers and you'll be ok.

Akarat: Hardest boss in the game (JK), clear his followers around him to drop his immunity and then destroy him before it gets back up.

Assault on Mount Arreat: Slowly pick then off, beware the yellow orbs in the ground they explode into a lot of axes.

(Level up to 115 in Cows or Torajan Jungles)

115 Ubers:

High Heavens: Dodge the punishers from lightwells, kill Ethereals near Avatars to drop their immunity.

The Veiled Prophet: Wait for the beam to stop, use summons to tank the nuns while you wait.

Kurast 3000: Should be quite easy, kill totems with Carnage and use Parasite to clear.

Azmodan: Socket gear with Perfect Bloodstones, dodge Pyroblasts and drink pots to help tank.

Black Road:Socket gear with Perfect Bloodstones, Dodge Beacon and drink pots to help tank.

Legacy of Blood: Socket gear with Perfect Bloodstones, Teleport on top of him and Carnage if he doesn't die run away and try again, don't stand on chests.

Rathma Square: High Physical Resist and Life Leech Helps here, teleport on him just like Legacy of Blood, Minions keep reviving so only clear a bit.

Bull Prince Rodeo: Dodge the Chickens and Cows.

Tran Athulua: Use Parasite to hit and run if necessary, dodge arrowside, having good resistance respective to each priestess will help, dodge their phalanx.

(Level up to 120 in K3K or Tran Athulua)

120 Ubers:

Jugdement Day:Kill Imperius First, drag minions away first and then teleport on him, drink pots constantly specially when hit by graveyard, for Malthael make sure to dodge Deathstrikes and you'll be ok.

Twin Seas: Quite easy, keep chugging pots and buy more if you run out.

Quov Tsin: Gear Check, Make

Topspin

Topspin
Skull Cap (4)
Defense: (76 - 83) to (115 - 125)
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 4
5% Attack Speed
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) Defense
(3 to 5)% to Dexterity
(3 to 5)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
10% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (1)
Defense: (277 - 301) to (365 - 397)
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 23
15% Attack Speed
+(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
+(71 to 100) Defense
(6 to 8)% to Dexterity
(6 to 8)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
20% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (3)
Defense: (704 - 760) to (876 - 943)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 192
Item Level: 43
25% Attack Speed
+(91 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
(9 to 11)% to Dexterity
(9 to 11)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
30% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1182 - 1258) to (1471 - 1564)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 384
Item Level: 78
30% Attack Speed
+(121 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
+(301 to 400) Defense
(12 to 14)% to Dexterity
(12 to 14)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
40% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)

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Shroud Royal

Shroud Royal
Full Plate Mail (4)
Defense: (336 - 390) to (676 - 786)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 18
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01171875%
+(1 to 2) to Vanquish
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (7 to 10)
(6 to 8)% Gold Find
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1082 - 1213) to (2067 - 2318)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 33
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.015625%
+(5 to 6) to Vanquish
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(9 to 11)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 18)
(10 to 12)% Gold Find
(10 to 12)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2707 - 2983) to (5055 - 5570)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 245
Item Level: 53
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01953125%
+(9 to 10) to Vanquish
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(15 to 17)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (23 to 26)
(14 to 16)% Gold Find
(14 to 16)% Magic Find
Socketed (5)
Defense: (4043 - 4401) to (7534 - 8200)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 490
Item Level: 90
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0234375%
+(11 to 12) to Vanquish
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(18 to 20)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (27 to 30)
(18 to 20)% Gold Find
(18 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (6)

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Craton

Craton
Boots
'UmLem'
Runeword Level: 58
1% Chance to cast level 7 Shower of Rocks on Melee Attack
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes
5% to Vitality
Elemental Resists +10%
Physical Damage Reduced by (16 to 20)
(31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
(1 to 10)% Gold Find
(1 to 10)% Magic Find
+(1 to 10) to Light Radius

and

Void

Void
Weapons
'Sur'
Runeword Level: 75
Adds 7-13 Damage
+(58 to 72)% Enhanced Damage
Slow Target 20%
Regenerate Mana +15%
Cold Resist +40%
Physical Damage Reduced by (11 to 15)
+(3 to 5) Mana on Striking
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster

make sure you mo ring/amulet 5x pdr, fill gear with resist gems except poison, IF YOU HAVE: amulet/ring with pdr roll, bone spear novas and poison are only damage you will receive with this setup.

Eve of Destruction: If he spawns Visions of Minions separate him from then and clear then out before attacking him again.

Hey Duncraig: Dodge Barrels and use Angel of Death if surrounded after obligatory teleports, if you have issues with assur socket gear with Perfect Bloodstones.

Triune: Dodge Spire attacks, dont walk over stacked avalanche attacks, bait malic shots to hit lucion if you die remove try to stay as far as possible from malic

Teganze: Make

Topspin

Topspin
Skull Cap (4)
Defense: (76 - 83) to (115 - 125)
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 4
5% Attack Speed
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) Defense
(3 to 5)% to Dexterity
(3 to 5)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
10% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (1)
Defense: (277 - 301) to (365 - 397)
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 23
15% Attack Speed
+(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
+(71 to 100) Defense
(6 to 8)% to Dexterity
(6 to 8)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
20% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (3)
Defense: (704 - 760) to (876 - 943)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 192
Item Level: 43
25% Attack Speed
+(91 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
(9 to 11)% to Dexterity
(9 to 11)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
30% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1182 - 1258) to (1471 - 1564)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 384
Item Level: 78
30% Attack Speed
+(121 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
+(301 to 400) Defense
(12 to 14)% to Dexterity
(12 to 14)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
40% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)

,

Wormtongue

Wormtongue
Light Belt (4)
Defense: (53 - 58) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 26
Item Level: 5
(31 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5-13 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(2 to 4)% Life stolen per Hit
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (214 - 231) to (259 - 279)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 24
(71 to 90)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 19-50 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(8 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (544 - 581) to (649 - 693)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 192
Item Level: 45
(111 to 130)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 75-150 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(14 to 16)% Life stolen per Hit
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (801 - 851) to (946 - 1006)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 384
Item Level: 77
(131 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 100-250 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
(17 to 19)% Life stolen per Hit
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)

and

The War Cloak

The War Cloak
Quilted Armor (4)
Defense: (28 - 30) to (59 - 64)
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 10
Item Level: 1
Adds 5-9 Damage
2% Life stolen per Hit
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(7 to 15)%
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (2)
Defense: (149 - 161) to (224 - 241)
Required Level: 18
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 20
Adds 10-14 Damage
3% Life stolen per Hit
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(16 to 30)%
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (403 - 430) to (572 - 610)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 175
Item Level: 41
Adds 15-18 Damage
4% Life stolen per Hit
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(31 to 45)%
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+60 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (595 - 632) to (834 - 887)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 350
Item Level: 73
Adds 20-25 Damage
5% Life stolen per Hit
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(46 to 60)%
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+80 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

, Socket resist gems, and dodge as much as possible, if you want to farm it respec to xbow or max famine. dragonfire oil, talon's hold and Parasite, defense is useless here (Avoid from deathward is still good) Zagraal still quite easy.

Kingdom of Shadow: Requires practice, with angel of death nerf it's now harder, use it sparingly, make sure you have lots of pots in your inventory to drink, teleport on top of him instead of walking up the stairs, if he uses his homing attack you better start dodging or you'll die.

Banisher of Light: Recommended to respec into xbow unless you want a hard fight, if not then use hit and run tactics and dont be too greedy, use shadow selfs to leech.

(Level up to 125 in Duncraig, Triune or teganze)

Weapon:

Chthon

Chthon
Necromancer Scythes
'UmSurMal'
Runeword Level: 75
13% Chance to cast level 10 Crucify on Kill
25% Chance to cast level 3 Tremor on Kill
50% Attack Speed
+(50 to 70) to Maximum Damage
+(250 to 400) to Attack Rating
+(101 to 125)% Enhanced Damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
Enhanced Weapon Damage +75%
3% to All Attributes
Regenerate Mana +15%
Elemental Resists +10%
+(80 to 100) Life after each Kill

or

Rathma's Tyranny

Rathma's Tyranny
Raptor Scythe (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: (247 - 270) to (280 - 304)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 414
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
15% Chance to cast level 1 Guard Tower on Kill
40% Attack Speed
Adds 63-88 Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Slow Target (21 to 25)%
+(51 to 70) to Strength
Socketed (6)

Rathma's Empire
(Necromancer Melee Set)

(both have better AoE procs) -> Creepy/Intimidating Craft ->

Reaper's Hand

Reaper's Hand
Bonesplitter (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: (238 - 336) to (373 - 502)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 512
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
15% Chance to cast level 1 Raid on Melee Attack
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0390625%
Adds (50 to 90)-(180 to 250) Damage
(50 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
(5 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
+(130 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
Freezes Target +1
Socketed (6)

/

Leviathan

Leviathan
Necromancer Scythes
'QorQorJah'
Runeword Level: 100
30% Attack Speed
+(101 to 125) to Maximum Damage
+(401 to 500) to Attack Rating
+(156 to 186)% Enhanced Damage
+(17 to 21) to Dark Power
(7 to 10)% Deadly Strike
Slow Target (21 to 25)%
(36 to 50)% to Strength
(36 to 50)% to Dexterity
+(75 to 125) to Life
Physical Resist (12 to 15)%

(if you have access to taha this early)
Helm:

Khazra Pouch

Khazra Pouch
Cap (Sacred)
Defense: 1187 to 1201
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 500
Item Level: 105
50% of Strength Added as Magic Damage to Area of Effect attack modifier
Adds 10-20 Damage
2% Bonus to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
Physical Resist (1 to 5)%
+(10 to 50) Mana on Melee Attack
(20 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)

/

Witchhunter's Hood

Witchhunter's Hood
Cap (Sacred)
Defense: (2136 - 2611) to (2161 - 2642)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 1
+(80 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
10% to Strength
10% to Dexterity
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Physical Resist 5%
(16 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Witchhunter's Attire
(Assassin Claw Set)

->

Metalhead

Metalhead
Great Helm (Sacred)
Defense: 2420 to 3551
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 1250
Item Level: 105
3% Chance to cast level 10 Stormblast on Melee Attack
3% Chance to cast level 10 Shower of Rocks on Melee Attack
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+(1000 to 2000) Defense
+2 Life on Striking
25% Bonus to Defense
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
-5 to Light Radius
Requirements +100%
Socketed (4)

(ITD for farming and nice procs) /

Royal Circlet

Royal Circlet
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: (1740 - 1957) to (1968 - 2214)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
+50% Damage to Demons
+50% Damage to Undead
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to All Attributes
Elemental Resists +(25 to 30)%
Physical Resist 5%
(21 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

(Physical Resist and %stats for both)
Gloves:

Featherclaw

->

Geleb's Greed

Geleb's Greed
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: 1608 to 1830
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 115
1% Chance to cast level 37 Fire Fountain on Death Blow
+1 to All Skills
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(23 to 31) to Pyroblast
+200% Enhanced Defense
+5 Fire Absorb
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

/ Creepy Craft /

Hammerfist

Hammerfist
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1227 - 1450) to (1436 - 1697)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 105
Adds (1 to 15)-(20 to 30) Damage
5% Life stolen per Hit
+(15 to 25) to Spiral Dance
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(30 to 60)%
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +15%
Socketed (4)

/

Blind Anger

Blind Anger
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1179 - 1447) to (1342 - 1647)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 105
8% Chance to cast level 13 Crucify on Melee Attack
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
(1 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Blinds Attacker +3
+(120 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to All Attributes
Socketed (4)

Boots:

Megalith

Megalith
Boots
'LoFal'
Runeword Level: 73
+1 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
15% Block Speed
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(10 to 20) to all Attributes
5% to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana +30%
Physical Resist 5%

->

Maffer's Frenzy

Maffer's Frenzy
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 784 to 868
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 115
2% Chance to cast level 13 Psionic Scream on Kill
+1 to All Skills
25% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Adds 3-5 Damage
50% Bonus to Attack Rating
+18 to Wolf Companion
Elemental Resists +(20 to 30)%
+20 Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

/ Creepy Craft /

Steppe Sleeper

Steppe Sleeper
Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1302 - 1627) to (1342 - 1677)
Required Level: 80
Item Level: 1
+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
30% to Strength
Requirements -100%
Socketed (4)

Tundra Walker
(Barbarian Windcarver Set)

Belt:

Truce

Truce
Belts
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 80
5% Combat Speeds
Stun Attack
Slows Attacker by 5%
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Physical Resist 10%

(Big Phys resist) /

Cinadide's Anvil

Cinadide's Anvil
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3271 - 3680) to (3583 - 4031)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 337
Item Level: 1
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
Adds 13-25 Damage
Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to Strength
Requirements -50%
Socketed (2)

Cinadide's Craft
(Paladin Honor Set)

/

Marchosias' Hatred

Marchosias' Hatred
Heavy Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3111 - 3455) to (3359 - 3731)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 1
5% Chance to cast level 3 Bladestorm on Melee Attack
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(55 to 60)%
+(144 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(6 to 10)% to Strength
Socketed (2)

Marchosias' Essence
(Druid Werewolf Set)

Chest:

Erawan

Erawan
Body Armors
'LemKoCham'
Runeword Level: 83
15% Combat Speeds
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(144 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(27 to 30)% to Strength
(27 to 30)% to Vitality
Physical Resist (13 to 15)%
(15 to 20)% Bonus to Defense

(Big Phys resist and Strenght) /

Marchosias' Might

Marchosias' Might
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (8595 - 9436) to (10308 - 11338)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 1400
Item Level: 1
5% Chance to cast level 3 Bladestorm on Melee Attack
+50 to Maximum Damage
+(144 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+1000 Defense
+(151 to 200) to Strength
(6 to 10)% to Strength
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

Marchosias' Essence
(Druid Werewolf Set)

.
Ring/Amulet: Same as Early-game.

Good set combo:

Gloves:

Geleb's Greed

Geleb's Greed
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: 1608 to 1830
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 115
1% Chance to cast level 37 Fire Fountain on Death Blow
+1 to All Skills
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(23 to 31) to Pyroblast
+200% Enhanced Defense
+5 Fire Absorb
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

Boots:

Maffer's Frenzy

Maffer's Frenzy
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 784 to 868
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 115
2% Chance to cast level 13 Psionic Scream on Kill
+1 to All Skills
25% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Adds 3-5 Damage
50% Bonus to Attack Rating
+18 to Wolf Companion
Elemental Resists +(20 to 30)%
+20 Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

(Wolf Stance is very strong plus both items are decent, specially 10% Physical Resist from Gloves)
(if you dont mind using stance)

Full

Rathma's Empire

Rathma's Empire
(Necromancer Melee Set)

Rathma's Chase
Rathma's Death Gaze
Rathma's Skeleton
Rathma's Tyranny

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
20% Life stolen per Hit
10% Chance of Crushing Blow

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+25 to all Attributes
Maximum Life +6%

Set Bonus with complete set:
40% Chance to cast level 19 Crucify on Melee Attack
10% Movement Speed
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+150 to all Attributes
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +35%
150% Bonus to Defense

is pretty budget and decent for farming.

Sockets:

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Mystic Orbs:

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Stats:
Strenght: Rest
Dexterity: Aim for ~90 Hit Chance (0 if using

Metalhead

Metalhead
Great Helm (Sacred)
Defense: 2420 to 3551
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 1250
Item Level: 105
3% Chance to cast level 10 Stormblast on Melee Attack
3% Chance to cast level 10 Shower of Rocks on Melee Attack
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
+(1000 to 2000) Defense
+2 Life on Striking
25% Bonus to Defense
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
-5 to Light Radius
Requirements +100%
Socketed (4)

while farming).
Vitality: 0
Energy: 0

Skills
Max: Embalming, Deathward, Rathma's Chosen, Deathlord.
7-Point: Carnage
1 to 9-Point: Talon's Hold (Aim for 25 Slow for Ubers/Bosses, otherwise 1-Point).
1-Point: Nightwalker
1-Point: Graveyard
1 to Max: Parasite (points best invested elsewhere if you having issues with certain ubers).
Rest: Death Pact.
OPTIONAL 1-Point: Pestilence (if you want a more active gameplay).

Gameplay:
Same as early-game but now you buff with Graveyard aswell, you use can use Summon Darklings from

Blackheart

Blackheart
Grim Wand (4)
One-Hand Damage: 4 to 6
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 11
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 17
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 9) to Summon Darklings
+1 to Dark Power
+(9 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 8 to 14
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 29
Required Dexterity: 23
Item Level: 32
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(12 to 16) to Summon Darklings
+2 to Dark Power
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 26
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Dexterity: 46
Item Level: 53
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Necromancer Skill Levels
35% Cast Speed
35% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(20 to 26) to Summon Darklings
+3 to Dark Power
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 20 to 31
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 55
Required Dexterity: 92
Item Level: 87
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Necromancer Skill Levels
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(32 to 36) to Summon Darklings
+4 to Dark Power
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Socketed (2)

to use Bane if you want.

End Game

Progression/Ubers

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Boots:

Wind Runner

Wind Runner
Boots
'SilElqSilGul'
Runeword Level: 100
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
50% Attack Speed
10% Movement Speed
Adds 25-68 Damage
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
(12 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense

/

Steppe Sleeper

Steppe Sleeper
Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1302 - 1627) to (1342 - 1677)
Required Level: 80
Item Level: 1
+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
30% to Strength
Requirements -100%
Socketed (4)

Tundra Walker
(Barbarian Windcarver Set)

->

Knight's Grace

Knight's Grace
Greaves (Sacred)
Defense: (2232 - 2481) to (2519 - 2799)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 780
Item Level: 120
2% Chance to cast level 35 Knife Throw on Striking
+1 to All Skills
25% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Adds 10-25 Damage
+(170 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 25) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Requirements +20%
Socketed (4)

/

Akarat's Trek

Akarat's Trek
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1960 - 2352) to (2170 - 2604)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
2% Chance to cast level 30 Hammertime on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 30 Thunder Wave on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 30 Thunder Hammer Nova on Melee Attack
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 20) to Charged Strike
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(60 to 90)%
+(150 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
10% to All Attributes
+10 to Light Radius
Socketed (4)

/

Maffer's Frenzy

Maffer's Frenzy
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 784 to 868
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 115
2% Chance to cast level 13 Psionic Scream on Kill
+1 to All Skills
25% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Adds 3-5 Damage
50% Bonus to Attack Rating
+18 to Wolf Companion
Elemental Resists +(20 to 30)%
+20 Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

combo.
Weapon:

Chthon (Xis)

(Farming) /

Reaper's Hand

Reaper's Hand
Bonesplitter (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: (238 - 336) to (373 - 502)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 512
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
15% Chance to cast level 1 Raid on Melee Attack
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0390625%
Adds (50 to 90)-(180 to 250) Damage
(50 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
(5 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
+(130 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
Freezes Target +1
Socketed (6)

/

Leviathan

Leviathan
Necromancer Scythes
'QorQorJah'
Runeword Level: 100
30% Attack Speed
+(101 to 125) to Maximum Damage
+(401 to 500) to Attack Rating
+(156 to 186)% Enhanced Damage
+(17 to 21) to Dark Power
(7 to 10)% Deadly Strike
Slow Target (21 to 25)%
(36 to 50)% to Strength
(36 to 50)% to Dexterity
+(75 to 125) to Life
Physical Resist (12 to 15)%

(if you need the DR/Slow) (preferably eth versions with a indestructible jewel).
Chest:

Rebel (Xis)

/

Strength Beyond Strength

Strength Beyond Strength
Gothic Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (8339 - 9198) to (10115 - 11157)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 120
1% Chance to cast level 36 Pyroblast on Striking
Adds 25-38 Damage
150% Bonus to Attack Rating
+90% Damage to Demons
25% Life stolen per Hit
10% Deadly Strike
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
-5 to Light Radius
Socketed (6)

/

Khazra Plate

Khazra Plate
Ancient Armor (Sacred)
Defense: (8603 - 9489) to (10651 - 11748)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 2310
Item Level: 120
Level 1 Demon Blood Aura
+60% Damage to Demons
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
10% Deadly Strike
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
(20 to 25)% to Strength
(20 to 25)% to Vitality
Physical Resist 10%
Requirements +200%
Socketed (6)

/

Wolverine Skin

Wolverine Skin
Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (6374 - 7171) to (7485 - 8421)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 312
Item Level: 120
15% Chance to cast level 20 Crucify on Melee Attack
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
50% Hit Recovery
+40 to Maximum Damage
(10 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+(50 to 100) to Strength
+(50 to 100) to Dexterity
+25 Life Regenerated per Second
50% Magic Find
Requirements -50%
Socketed (6)

/

The Petulant

The Petulant
Hard Leather Armor (Sacred)
Defense: 7053 to 7521
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 120
While Tantrum is Active:
+0.5% Deadly Strike per Tantrum Skill Level
+0.5% Crushing Blow per Tantrum Skill Level
+3% Enhanced Weapon Damage per Tantrum Skill Level
25% Movement Speed
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(30 to 60)%
+200% Enhanced Defense
(15 to 20)% to All Attributes
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (6)

/

Arrogance

Arrogance
Gothic Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (8308 - 9198) to (10078 - 11157)
Required Level: 120
Required Strength: 1350
Item Level: 130
Restitution
(Based on Restore Percentage)
+50% Combat Speeds
Physical Resist +15%
Maximum Life +7%
Cube with Trophy Fragment: Restore +4%
25% Movement Speed
Adds 15-25 Damage
+(18 to 32) to Stormlord
5% Deadly Strike
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 50) to all Attributes
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

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Gloves:

Blind Anger

Blind Anger
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1179 - 1447) to (1342 - 1647)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 105
8% Chance to cast level 13 Crucify on Melee Attack
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
(1 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Blinds Attacker +3
+(120 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to All Attributes
Socketed (4)

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Brawl (Xis)

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Mercy (Xis)

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Geleb's Greed

Geleb's Greed
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: 1608 to 1830
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 115
1% Chance to cast level 37 Fire Fountain on Death Blow
+1 to All Skills
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(23 to 31) to Pyroblast
+200% Enhanced Defense
+5 Fire Absorb
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (4)

Curse of the Zakarum
(Zakarum Set)

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Belt:

Lilith's Temptation

Lilith's Temptation
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3680 - 4089) to (4031 - 4479)
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
3% Chance to cast level 2 Time Strike on Striking
+(170 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
-100 to Life
(60 to 100)% Magic Find
Requirements -100%
Socketed (2)

(MFing) /

Nero

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Cinadide's Anvil

Cinadide's Anvil
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3271 - 3680) to (3583 - 4031)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 337
Item Level: 1
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
Adds 13-25 Damage
Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to Strength
Requirements -50%
Socketed (2)

Cinadide's Craft
(Paladin Honor Set)

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Black Void

Black Void
Heavy Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3060 - 3442) to (3304 - 3717)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
20% Attack Speed
Adds 10-15 Damage
(10 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
Slow Target 10%
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
10% to Strength
10% to Dexterity
Target Takes Additional Damage of (25 to 50)
30% Magic Find
Socketed (2)

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Helm:

Idol of Rygnar

Idol of Rygnar
Mask (Sacred)
Defense: (2068 - 2350) to (2208 - 2510)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 120
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
25% Life stolen per Hit
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(60 to 90)%
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +1%
+(120 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 50) to Strength
+(40 to 50) to Dexterity
Target Takes Additional Damage of 500
25% Gold Find
+5 to Light Radius
Socketed (4)

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Royal Circlet

Royal Circlet
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: (1740 - 1957) to (1968 - 2214)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
+50% Damage to Demons
+50% Damage to Undead
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to All Attributes
Elemental Resists +(25 to 30)%
Physical Resist 5%
(21 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

(Farming)
Rings: 2x

Giant's Knuckle

Giant's Knuckle
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
20% Attack Speed
Adds 10-15 Damage
(5 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
5% Deadly Strike
+25 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 5%

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Ripstar

Ripstar
Ring
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+20 Life on Melee Attack

Amulet:

In For The Kill

In For The Kill
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
2% Chance to cast level 20 Widowmaker on Kill
2% Chance to cast level 20 APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI on Kill
2% Chance to cast level 20 Thunder Hammer Nova on Kill
20% Movement Speed
Elemental Resists -20%
(25 to 50)% Magic Find

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Dyers Eve

Dyers Eve
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
5% Chance to cast level 5 Time Strike on Striking
+2 to All Skills
Adds 15-20 Damage
5% Life stolen per Hit
Elemental Resists +10%
Physical Resist (1 to 10)%

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Beads of the Snake Queen

Beads of the Snake Queen
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
4% Chance to cast level 33 Scorpion Blade on Kill
Adds 5-10 Damage
Stun Attack
+(200 to 500) Defense
(20 to 25)% to Strength
(20 to 25)% to Dexterity
+100 Life after each Kill

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Lamen of the Archbishop

Lamen of the Archbishop
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
+4 to All Skills

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Rathma's Empire

Rathma's Empire
(Necromancer Melee Set)

Rathma's Chase
Rathma's Death Gaze
Rathma's Skeleton
Rathma's Tyranny

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
20% Life stolen per Hit
10% Chance of Crushing Blow

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+25 to all Attributes
Maximum Life +6%

Set Bonus with complete set:
40% Chance to cast level 19 Crucify on Melee Attack
10% Movement Speed
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+150 to all Attributes
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +35%
150% Bonus to Defense

still decent for farming, if you're missing only a good rw scythe you can use

Rathma's Tyranny

Rathma's Tyranny
Raptor Scythe (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: (247 - 270) to (280 - 304)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 414
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Mega Impact
15% Chance to cast level 1 Guard Tower on Kill
40% Attack Speed
Adds 63-88 Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Slow Target (21 to 25)%
+(51 to 70) to Strength
Socketed (6)

Rathma's Empire
(Necromancer Melee Set)

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Mystic Orbs:

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Sockets:

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Stats:
Strenght: Rest
Dexterity: Aim for ~90 Hit Chance where you're farming.
Vitality: 0
Energy: 0

Skills:
Max: Embalming, Deathward, Rathma's Chosen.
1 to 7-Points: Carnage (Depending where you're farming).
1 to 9-Points: Talon's Hold (Aim for 25 Slow for Ubers/Bosses, otherwise 1-Point).
0 or 1-Point: Nightwalker (For Ubers with Poison Damage).
1-Point: Graveyard.
1 to Max: Parasite (Don't need it for doing certain ubers that don't require AoE damage).
1 to Max: Deathlord (Make sure the Defense is Caped, also keep in mind Death Pact gives defense for each point in it).
Rest: Dragonfire Oil or Death pact (Dragonfire Oil gives more damage, Death pact will provide extra survivability in the form of more physical damage for leech and defense).
OPTIONAL 1-Point: Pestilence (if you want a more active gameplay).

Gameplay:
Same as mid-game except you now buff with Path of Flames if using

Nero

and you can use Edyrems to use Bane.

The breakpoints are updated in the speedcalculator so you might want to edit those parts.

For the skill builds, im really confused why you didnt use Dragonfire Oil, and how does this build deals any damage without it.
Same goes for why you didnt put 1 point into graveyard since it deals a good amount of poison damage and 1 point is more than enough.

I played old melee necro for a LONG time, and didnt really had time to try revorked melee necro so can you please further explain your skill choices?

Also an uber section would be fantastic for newcomers.

Glamdring26 wrote:The breakpoints are updated in the speedcalculator so you might want to edit those parts.

For the skill builds, im really confused why you didnt use Dragonfire Oil, and how does this build deals any damage without it.
Same goes for why you didnt put 1 point into graveyard since it deals a good amount of poison damage and 1 point is more than enough.

I played old melee necro for a LONG time, and didnt really had time to try revorked melee necro so can you please further explain your skill choices?

Also an uber section would be fantastic for newcomers.

Don't think Dragonfire Oil is worth the points specially if you plan on using parasite, you'll deal plenty of physical damage without it, just not enough skill points to spare unless you wish to lose a lot of defense or parasite targets, same applies for graveyard, 1 pt is completely ok just like going for 1 pt in pestilence i just don't find it worth the points imo, pre-rework i used to run 8 points too, i'll add as a optional 1-pointer anyways

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Giu wrote:
Glamdring26 wrote:The breakpoints are updated in the speedcalculator so you might want to edit those parts.

For the skill builds, im really confused why you didnt use Dragonfire Oil, and how does this build deals any damage without it.
Same goes for why you didnt put 1 point into graveyard since it deals a good amount of poison damage and 1 point is more than enough.

I played old melee necro for a LONG time, and didnt really had time to try revorked melee necro so can you please further explain your skill choices?

Also an uber section would be fantastic for newcomers.

Don't think Dragonfire Oil is worth the points specially if you plan on using parasite, you'll deal plenty of physical damage without it, just not enough skill points to spare unless you wish to lose a lot of defense or parasite targets, same applies for graveyard, 1 pt is completely ok just like going for 1 pt in pestilence i just don't find it worth the points imo, pre-rework i used to run 8 points too, i'll add as a optional 1-pointer anyways .

If i calculated correctly in 126 level, if you have all the charms up to that point, you have 50 points to spend between deathlord-parasite-dragonfire. I thought i would max dragonfire and parasite and leave deathlord as 1. I dont know how much defense you lose by doing that and i actually started playing it and i would be around 110 in 24 hours so i can share some of my results as well

I just couldnt understnad why you wouldnt max dragonfire oil since its free damage. I get it you have a lot to smax and not enough points but i think some passives can be sacrified to get that juicy fire damage.

Also you didnt mentioned melee necro set anywhere. Is there a particular reason for that? You find the set useless among other options or what?

Glamdring26 wrote:
Giu wrote:
Glamdring26 wrote:The breakpoints are updated in the speedcalculator so you might want to edit those parts.

For the skill builds, im really confused why you didnt use Dragonfire Oil, and how does this build deals any damage without it.
Same goes for why you didnt put 1 point into graveyard since it deals a good amount of poison damage and 1 point is more than enough.

I played old melee necro for a LONG time, and didnt really had time to try revorked melee necro so can you please further explain your skill choices?

Also an uber section would be fantastic for newcomers.

Don't think Dragonfire Oil is worth the points specially if you plan on using parasite, you'll deal plenty of physical damage without it, just not enough skill points to spare unless you wish to lose a lot of defense or parasite targets, same applies for graveyard, 1 pt is completely ok just like going for 1 pt in pestilence i just don't find it worth the points imo, pre-rework i used to run 8 points too, i'll add as a optional 1-pointer anyways .

If i calculated correctly in 126 level, if you have all the charms up to that point, you have 50 points to spend between deathlord-parasite-dragonfire. I thought i would max dragonfire and parasite and leave deathlord as 1. I dont know how much defense you lose by doing that and i actually started playing it and i would be around 110 in 24 hours so i can share some of my results as well

I just couldnt understnad why you wouldnt max dragonfire oil since its free damage. I get it you have a lot to smax and not enough points but i think some passives can be sacrified to get that juicy fire damage.

Also you didnt mentioned melee necro set anywhere. Is there a particular reason for that? You find the set useless among other options or what?

You lose A LOT of defense if you leave deathlord at 1 point, if you're doing ubers going for dragonfire oil over parasite would make sense i'll be sure to add it in the end game section after i test some more in 1.1.

Yea, i find the melee set to be quite lackluster, marchosia's 2 piece is much better.

is that uber 125 done for this build

duychuong099 wrote:is that uber 125 done for this build

in 1.0 yes no issues, but since it got reworked can't say for sure in 1.1, ill add once i play around with those.

Few more questions, why do you even put points into nightwalker? For poison length reduction?

Also rare marrow staves can have up to +12 necro skills, which can be used in early and mid game as a prebuff weapon.

Also it would be better if you name some unique amulet/ring alternatives, since getting a perticular one is pretty difficult thing to do, especially for newcomers.

For rings; Ring of truth, empriyan bands, Ripstar
For amulets: Athulua's Wrath, Angel heart
etc

Also for mo section, Larzuk's Round Shot is a great umo for all str stacking builds and why you dont use tcd mo's in armours? 1-2 Damage mo is pretty garbage and fhr is covered with jewels so i see no point wasting mo on them. Tcd should be pretty good since deathlord morph gives flat defense and it will get multiplied with tcd as well.

And i think set weapon is pretty crucial in late game boss fights because it has 20-25 slow. Astro, kab, witch, uldy and fights like that requires max slow and its a decent weapon.

Giu wrote:You lose A LOT of defense if you leave deathlord at 1 point, if you're doing ubers going for dragonfire oil over parasite would make sense i'll be sure to add it in the end game section after i test some more in 1.1.

Yea, i find the melee set to be quite lackluster, marchosia's 2 piece is much better.

Are you sure?
i tried out in my old char. you get 0 defense added for points in deathlord. (at 4k str)

You now get an additional bonus from points in the melee skilltree via death pact from it, but thats it. wouldnt you rather put these points into famine or something if you want the def?

in end game, deathlord points dont to anything!

kolyeah8 wrote:
Giu wrote:You lose A LOT of defense if you leave deathlord at 1 point, if you're doing ubers going for dragonfire oil over parasite would make sense i'll be sure to add it in the end game section after i test some more in 1.1.

Yea, i find the melee set to be quite lackluster, marchosia's 2 piece is much better.

Are you sure?
i tried out in my old char. you get 0 defense added for points in deathlord. (at 4k str)

You now get an additional bonus from points in the melee skilltree via death pact from it, but thats it. wouldnt you rather put these points into famine or something if you want the def?

in end game, deathlord points dont to anything!

Can you show a ss of your def (fully buffed) with 1 pt deathlord and one with max deathlord ?
In the early/mid game you still need it maxed for sure, maybe they just hid the defense cap from it instead of removing it.