Introduction
This Necromancer build is focused on summoning an army of minions to deal vast amounts of AoE (Area of Effect) damage. The Summoner Necromancer is capable of dispersing any danger throughout all Fractured Peaks content and beyond. In this build guide, we will go over the mechanics, character progression, and playstyle!
Decompose is used as the main source for Corpse and Essence generation, while also enhancing the Necromancer’s army. Enhanced Skeletal Minions are going to deal damage to any enemy in sight, wiping out surrounding danger, while 
Corpse Tendrils will add additional damage through Corpses without consuming them. Any remaining enemy can then be finished off with 
Corpse Explosion.
Please keep in mind that everything in this article is subject to change because it was written ahead of the SERVER SLAM Beta.
Skill Tree Points
The following table shows the order in which to allocate your Skill Points for this Summoner Necromancer leveling build. You gain 19 points at level 20 and 2 points from completing Renown, for a total of 21.
| Order | Skill | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decompose |  Basic Skill |
| 2 | Enhanced Decompose | Basic Skill |
| 3 |  Blood Surge | Core |
| 4 | Enhanced Blood Surge | Core |
| 5 | Acolyte’s Decompose | Basic |
| 6 | Supernatural Blood Surge | Core |
| 7 | Corpse Explosion | Macabre |
| 8 | Enhanced Corpse Explosion | Macabre |
| 9 | Plagued Corpse Explosion | Macabre |
| 10 |  Grim Harvest | Macabre (passive) |
| 11 |  Fueled by Death | Macabre (passive) |
| 12 |  Skeletal Warrior Mastery | Macabre (passive) |
| 13 |  Skeletal Mage Mastery | Curse (passive) |
| 14 | Corpse Explosion Level 2 | Core |
| 15 | Decompose Level 2 | Basic |
| 16 | Corpse Explosion Level 3 | Macabre |
| 17 | Corpse Tendrils | Summoning |
| 18 | Enhanced Corpse Tendrils | Summoning |
| 19 | Plagued Corpse Tendrils | Summoning |
| 20 | Corpse Explosion Level 4 | Core |
| 21 | Corpse Explosion Level 5 | Macabre |
Playstyle
In this build, the Necromancer fights alongside their army of Skeletal Warriors and Mages. By using Decompose on enemies, Corpses and Essence are generated. Followed by Blood Surge for extra area damage, and healing if needed. Corpse Tendrils are then summoned from the corpses for maximum damage, while Corpse Explosion finishes off any remaining foes. The Skeletal minions are a powerful company to have and fight on the Necromancer’s side, dealing a wide amount of AoE (Area of Effect) damage.
Damage Rotation
- Cast Decompose on enemies to create bodies.
- Summon Skeletal Warriors (
Summoning Skill ) - Use Blood Surge for area damage and to get back life if needed.
- Then Corpse Tendrils and then Corpse Explosion to finish off remaining foes.
Resource Generator Rotation
- Spam Decompose to generate more Corpses and then kill decomposed enemies for Essence.
- Consume Corpses for more Essence regeneration with the Grim Harvest passive talent.
Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead (Specialization of the Necromancer that will unlock at Level 5) gives bonuses to minions or sacrifices them for bonuses to the player.
To maximize damage output during leveling, for the Summoner Necromancer:
- At Level 5, activate the first Skeletal Warrior Skirmishers, and select the upgrade that allows to raise one additional Skirmisher Warrior.
- At Level 15, activate the Skeletal Shadow Mages, and select the upgrade granting the Mages a 10% chance to Stun. You can later exchange them for Cold Mages, to have a Freeze instead of a Stun, or to generate more Essence (first node).
Codex of Power
The Flesh-Rending Aspect can be unlocked in the Codex of Power by completing various activities within the Fractured Peaks. Visit the Occultist to imprint this aspect onto an item to gain 10 Essence after Decompose spawns a Corpse. Can be imprinted on a Helm, Ring, and Amulet. An amulet is a good choice for imprinting Aspects since the effects gain +50% bonus.
Legendary Item Aspects
Listed below are some interesting Necromancer specific Legendary items to look out for to complete the build. They are listed in order of importance.
| Legendary Aspect Name | Legendary Aspect Power |
|---|---|
 Aspect of Reanimation | Your Skeletons gain increased damage while alive, up to x20% after 10 seconds. |
| Aspect of Grasping Veins | Gain #% increased Critical Strike Chance for # seconds when you cast Corpse Tendrils. You deal #% bonus Critical Strike Damage to enemies damaged by Corpse Tendrils. |
| Requiem Aspect | You gain 3.0 maximum Essence per active Minion. |
| Flesh-Rending Aspect | After Decompose spawns a Corpse, gain 10 Essence. |
| Aspect of the Expectant | Enemies hit with Basic Skill increases the damage of your next Core Skill by #%, up to 50%. |
| Rapid Aspect | Basic Skills gain #% Attack Speed. |
| Edgemaster’s Aspect | Skills deal up to #% increased damage based on your available Primary Resource when cast, receiving the maximum benefit while you have full Primary Resource. |
| Aspect of Retribiution | Distant enemies have a #% chance to be Stunned for # seconds when they hit you. You deal 30% increased damage to Stunned enemies. |
| Wind Striker Aspect | Critical Strikes grant #% Movement Speed for # second, up to 6 seconds. |
| Blood-bathed Aspect | Blood Surge‘s nova echoes again after a short delay, dealing x60% less damage. |
| Aspect of Might | Basic Skills grant 25% Damage Reduction for # seconds. |
| Aspect of Disobedience | You gain 0.25% increased Armor for # seconds when you deal any form of damage, stacking up to 25.00%. |
| Aspect of the Umbral | Restore # of your Primary Resource when you Crowd Control an enemy. |
| Sacrificial Aspect | Your Sacrifice bonuses are increased by 15%. |
| Aspect of Inner Calm | Deal #% increased damage for each second you stand still, up to 30%. |
 Eluding Aspect | Becoming Injured while Crowd Controlled grants you Unstoppable for 4 seconds. This effect has a # second Cooldown. |
Gems
Listed below are the best Gems to socket into gear for each slot type.
- Weapon: Sapphire for +#% Critical Strike Damage to Crowd Controlled Enemies.
- Armor: Skull gems for bigger healing through Enhanced Blood Surge (personal preference), otherwise Ruby for +#% Maximum Life.
- Jewelry: Diamond for all Resistance or any gem that provides you with the resistance type you lack the most.
Elixirs and Health Potions
To gain an edge in your adventures, head to the Alchemist in Kyovashad and craft Elixirs that enhance your stats and experience gain for 30 minutes. Remember to gather the necessary crafting materials by foraging plants. Select an Elixir that provides the resistance you need most, or try the Weak Assault Elixir to boost your Attack Speed by 7%.
Return to the Alchemist again when you reach level 20 and 30 to upgrade your potion. The extra healing is essential to survival.
