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In Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO), the Necromancer is a specialized wizard build focused on death magic, undead minions, and negative energy spells. While DDO doesn't have a dedicated "Necromancer" class, you can create one by specializing in the Wizard (Pale Master) or Cleric (Dark Apostate) archetypes. Wizard: Pale Master (Best Necromancer Option) The Pale Master enhancement tree (available to Wizards) transforms you into an undead-themed caster with summons, negative energy spells, and self-healing via Negative Energy Burst. Key Features: Undead Shroud: Transform into a vampire, lich, or other undead forms for bonuses like self-healing from negative energy. Summon Undead: Raise skeletons, wraiths, or zombies to fight for you. Negative Energy Spells: - Death Aura (Heal yourself while damaging enemies) - Necrotic Ray / Finger of Death (Single-target insta-kills) - Negative Energy Burst (AoE damage + self-heal) Immunities: Fear, disease, and eventually death effects. Recommended Build: Race: Elf (for bonus DCs) or Warforged (self-healing synergy). Stats: Max INT (spell power/DC), some CON for survivability. Enhancements: - Pale Master (Core Focus) Undead form, summons, negative energy. - Archmage (Optional) Extra spell power/mana. - Eldritch Knight (Optional) Melee hybrid if desired. Key Spells: - Death Aura / Negative Energy Burst (Sustain + damage) - Finger of Death / Wail of the Banshee (Insta-kills) - Animate Dead (Summon skeleton warrior) Cleric: Dark Apostate (Alternative Necro-Style) If you prefer divine casting, the Dark Apostate (Cleric) offers a dark priest playstyle with curses, undead summons, and negative energy. Key Features: Dark Disciple: Gain negative energy spells and debuffs. Summon Undead: Similar to Pale Master but with divine flavor. Curses & DoTs: Bestow Curse, Contagion, Symbol of Pain. Recommended Build: Enhancements: - Dark Apostate (Main Tree) Focus on curses and negative energy. - Radiant Servant (Optional) If you want healing balance. Multiclass Options Wizard 18 / Rogue 2 For trapping skills + evasion. Wizard 17 / Cleric 3 Access to divine buffs alongside necromancy. Gear Suggestions (Endgame) Armor: Robe of the Lich (Necro power boost) Weapon: Sceptre of Necromantic Power (Spell focus: Necromancy) Jewelry: Necromancers Choker (Negative Amp) Playstyle Tips Early Game: Focus on Death Aura for survivability. Mid Game: Use Animate Dead for tanking. End Game: Spam Wail of the Banshee for mass insta-kills. Would you like a full level-by-level build guide? Or are you looking for something specific (PvP, soloing, raids)?
In Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO), the Necromancer is a specialized wizard build focused on death magic, undead minions...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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