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ANecromancer

Poison Nova Necromancer

PoisonAoEFast

A fast-clearing caster build using Poison Nova for massive AoE poison damage, followed by Corpse Explosion for chain kills. Lower Resist curse breaks Poison Immunes. One of the fastest Chaos Sanctuary farmers.

Play Style

Teleport into packs, cast Poison Nova, wait 1 second for the first kill, then Corpse Explosion chains the rest. Cast Lower Resist on Poison Immunes before Nova. Repeat: Teleport → Nova → CE → move on. Very efficient loop.

Pros

  • +Very fast clear speed — Poison Nova + CE is devastating
  • +Lower Resist breaks most Poison Immunes
  • +Excellent Chaos Sanctuary and Pit farmer
  • +Can farm without Enigma (slower but viable)

Cons

  • -Death's Web is extremely rare and expensive
  • -Poison damage has a tick rate — not instant
  • -Squishy — no innate defense like summoner
  • -Needs respec from leveling build at Lv 30

Respec Guide

WhenLv 30 — Respec from Bone Spear leveling to Poison Nova endgame

Before

  • -Bone Spear + Teeth points
  • -Some Corpse Explosion investment

After

  • +Poison Nova 20, Poison Dagger 20 — core duo
  • +Poison Explosion 15 — synergy (continue to 20)
  • +Corpse Explosion 5 — cleanup (continue investing), Lower Resist 1

Skill Tree

Total Points: 71
Summoning
1
Poison and Bone
1
1
20
5
1
15
20
Curses
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Skill Investment Guide

  • 1.Poison Nova 20 — primary AoE damage
  • 2.Poison Dagger 20 — synergy
  • 3.Poison Explosion 15 — synergy, continue to 20
  • 4.Corpse Explosion 5 — cleanup, continue investing
  • 5.Lower Resist 1 — breaks Poison Immunes

How to Play

  • ▸Core loop: Teleport into pack → Poison Nova → wait 1 sec for first kill → Corpse Explosion chain
  • ▸Cast Lower Resist on Poison Immune monsters before Nova
  • ▸Corpse Explosion does massive AoE — one corpse can clear the whole screen
  • ▸Keep Bone Armor active at all times for physical damage absorption
  • ▸Use Attract or Decrepify on dangerous bosses for crowd control

Stat Priority

  • -Str 156 (Monarch)
  • -Dex base
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0

Gear Recommendation

Endgame

Weapon
Death's Web
Shield
SpiritHomunculus
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
EnigmaBramble
Helm
Harlequin Crest
Belt
Arachnid Mesh
Gloves
MagefistChance Guards
Boots
War TravelerSandstorm Trek
Rings
Stone of JordanBul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Amulet
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Mercenary
InfinityTreacheryAndariel's Visage

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might) — Infinity for Conviction aura helps Lower Resist break more Poison Immunes. Alternatively, Insight for mana sustain on a budget.

Endgame Investment

Continue: Poison Explosion → 20, Corpse Explosion → 20. Then Bone Armor + Bone Wall for physical defense.