Mechanically, the path of the Bonemancer is not for the fainthearted. Certain aspects of the early leveling experience can be brutal, and solid gear is required to make the build sing. And as far as theming goes, few Necromancer builds are more in line with Blizzard's lore.

Not all lords of life and death need to specialize is osseous magic, but it must be said: a necromancer without bones is somewhat lacking.

And should fancy strike, players can already begin planning their build out in existing Diablo 2 skill calculators. Those who never dabbled with the wizard of the dead before owe it to themselves to get familiar with the class' many options. RELATED: Diablo 2: Resurrected - The Case for Playing a Paladin at Launch While Reaper of Souls provided a satisfying modernization of the necromancer,in terms of thematic and mechanical synergy, Blizzard's take on the character circa 2000 remains one of the best executions of the archetype in ARPGs to date. So, those looking to wake the dead in high definition will want to seize the chance in Diablo 2: Resurrected.

Those with a fondness for bones, black magic, summoning, and truly obscene explosive damage will likely be drawn to the Necromancer, though. That's not to say there isn't nuance or flexibility in the class, as the Necromancer will also appeal to anyone who appreciates a well-rounded casting class that can perform viably in every scenario.Ĭonsidering the Diablo 4 classes that have been revealed thus far and the fact that the Necromancer already saw an updated outing in Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, it seems unlikely that the Necromancer will see a reprisal in Diablo 4. One of the greatest joys of playing a remaster is revisiting old concepts or fresh, unexplored ideas, and Diablo 2presents players with a difficult choice between seven promising classes. Slowly but surely, Diablo 2: Resurrected's late 2021 release date is drawing near.

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