The Builds below are based on having Inferno unlocked (P800) for the extra Weapon slots.
If you are just starting out or under paragon, you may not be able to acquire some esscences. If that’s the case, play around with what you have and see if you can make it work for you.
If you have an idea for a Build leave a comment and we may add it.
Learn about the Necromancer’s Skills, Abilities and Legendaries.
- Free 2 Play – Gems worth using if you’re just starting or not looking to spend.
- Mixed – Playing for awhile or looking to spend a little. An upgraded list with some 5 Stars.
- Pay 2 Win – Whale out and Max that Resonance!
- PvP – Gems that excell for Player vs Player content.
- Niche – While they might not work for every build or class, they may be of use to you.
Some Gems increase damage, some give a damage over time effect others are defensive and some just mock you.
Feel free to try other Gems if you like them better, got a lucky drop, or want something different.
To lean about Gem properites and the cost of leveling, check out Legendary Gems.
Berserkers Eye – 1* One best damage gems for the price.
Mother’s Lament – 2* Increases Critical Hit Chance, arguably the best two star gem.
Pain Clasp – 2* Amazing DPS gem if you’re using skills or Gems that give a continuous damage effect.
Everlasting Torment – 1* Gives a DoT when you Crit and can increase your attack speed.
Fervant Fang – 2* Acquired from Battle Pass, great single target damage.
Power and Command – 2* Alternates Skill and Primary damage, can dispel harmful effects.
Igneous Scorn – 2* AOE damage then increases your damage by 10%.
Ca’arsen’s Invigoration – 1* Incrases Primary Attack Speed.
Trickshot Gen – 1* Good for channeling skills, you’ll probabbly replace later for more damage.
Blessed Pebble – 1* Increases beneficial effect durations, good if you have buff skills.
Blood-Soaked Jade – 5* One of the best gems in the game, gives damage and movement speed.
Roiling Consequence – 5* Increases Critical Hit Chance and cases a DoT.- Mother’s Lament – 2* Increases Critical Hit Chance.
- Pain Clasp – 2* Amazing DPS gem if you’re using skills or gems that give a continuous damage effect.
- Berserkers Eye – 1* One best damage gems for the price.
Maw of the Deep – 5* Huge damage knock up and armor brake.
Viper’s Bite – 2* Attacks can cause a DoT. 
Gloom Cask – 5* Primary Attacks trigger a ranged attack.
Void Spark – 5* Great AoE decent single target damge. Scales with beneficial effect duration.- Igneous Scorn – 2* AOE damage then increases your damage by 10%.
- Fervent Fang – 2* Acquired from Battle Pass, great single target damage.
- Power and Command – 2* Alternates Skill and Primary damage, can dispel harmful effects.
- Blood-Soaked Jade – 5* One of the best gems in the game, gives damage and movement speed.
- Roiling Consequence – 5* Increases Critical Hit Chance and cases a DoT.
Bottled Hope – 5* Increases damage when you use a buff skill.- Void Spark – 5* Great AoE decent single target damge. Scales with beneficial effect duration.
Starfire Shard – 5* Huge damage and knock back.- Maw of the Deep – 5* Huge damage knock up and armor brake.
- Gloom Cask – 5* Primary Attacks trigger a ranged attack, scales with attack speed.
Seeping Bile – 5* Attacks can cause a DoT and spread to other enemies if they die.
Chip of Stoned Flesh – 5* Extra damage when you cause total loss of control.
Starfire Shard – 5* Makes you invulnerable to Primary Attacks when under 50% health.- Starfire Shard – 5* Huge damage and knock back.
- Maw of the Deep – 5* Huge damage knock up and armor brake.
Frozen Heart – 5* Gives a shild and can chill enemys.
Blessing of the Worthy – 5* Counter attack when taking damage and decreases damage.
Phoenix Ashes – 5* Gives a cheat death and shield.
Kir Sling – 2* Can blind enemies causing total loss of control.
Freedom and Devotion – 1* Increases summon duration. Decent for f2p Neco
Follower’s Burden – 2* Increases damage based on number of summons. Decent for f2p Neco
Bloody Reach – 2* Incrases damage based on distance from enemy. Decent for f2p Neco, DH, Wiz
PvE Lightning Summon Build
| Bone Spear | Command Skeletons | Skeletal Mage | Command Golem | Bone Armor |
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PvE Vortex Build
| Soulfire | Corpse Lance | Grim Scythe | Bone Armor | Wraith |
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PvP DoT Build
| Soulfire | Corpse Lance | Bone Armor | Borrowed Time | Wraith Form |
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PvP CC Support Build
| Soulfire | Bone Spikes | Bone Wall | Borrowed Time | Wrath Form |
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PvE vortex build needs update. Shepherds for a non pet build? Better options