Diablo IV Necromancer Beginner’s Guide (Levels 1–60 Story Campaign)

Diablo IV Necromancer Beginner’s Guide (Levels 1–60 Story Campaign)

If you’re new to Diablo IV or returning after a long break, starting fresh with the Necromancer is one of the best ways to experience the game. This guide will walk you through the story-driven leveling path from 1– 60, focusing on the campaign, skill choices, and tips to make your journey smoother.

While the endgame (gear farming, Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, etc.) has plenty of guides online, this walkthrough is mainly for players who want to enjoy the story and learn the basics before diving deeper.

1. Getting Started

• Choose Seasonal Mode
  We recommend starting with a seasonal character. Seasons reset progress but allow you to experience new mechanics and rewards while still following the full campaign storyline.

• Why Necromancer?
  Necromancers are one of the most beginner-friendly classes:

  • High survivability thanks to summonable minions.

  • Flexible builds (bone skills, blood spells, or minion armies).

  • Easy solo progression without heavy gear requirements.

2. Story Campaign Overview

The story takes place in Sanctuary, a war-torn realm caught between Heaven and Hell. Your journey begins as a wanderer, eventually uncovering the dark return of Lilith, who is summoned through a blood ritual and emerges as the central antagonist.

The campaign from Act I to Act VI gradually introduces key regions, characters, and mechanics. While many players rush to the endgame, experiencing the story is highly recommended if you’re playing Diablo for the first time.

3. Leveling Path (1–60)

Main Campaign Quests

Stick with the main story quests as your core leveling path. They offer the most consistent experience gain and unlock crucial features like mount access and world progression.

Side Quests & Exploration

• Explore each map fully (“clear the fog of war”).

• Completing side quests, Strongholds, and Altars of Lilith grants Renown, which boosts stats permanently across all characters.

• Some mini-bosses (e.g., shamans that revive mobs) should be prioritized during fights.

Gear & Loot

• Early Game: Focus on blue (magic) and yellow (rare) gear with Intelligence and life sustain bonuses.

• Weapons: Scythes are thematic and powerful for Necromancers, boosting both minion strength and spell power.

• Don’t stress about legendaries early on—you’ll start seeing more consistent drops after level 25+.

4. Necromancer Skill Recommendations

The Necromancer has flexible skill trees. For the campaign, these are some reliable options:

• Basic Skills

  • Bone Splinters: Fires three bone projectiles, great for early crowd control.

  • Decompose: Channels life from enemies, restoring Essence and healing you.

  • Hemorrhage (Blood Attack): Applies bleed, good for sustain in longer fights.

• Summoning Minions

  • From the start, you can summon Skeleton Warriors. By mid-game, Skeleton Mages and a Golem become available.

  • Strategy: Let minions take the frontline while you cast from safety.

• Skill Reset
  Don’t be afraid to experiment—skills can be respec’d at any time for gold. Early in the campaign, this cost is minimal, so test different builds to see what feels best.

5. Gameplay Tips & Tricks

• Networking: Diablo IV requires an always-online connection. If you’re outside Blizzard’s server regions, consider using a VPN/accelerator for stability.

• Seasonal Characters: Each new season requires starting a fresh character, but shared unlocks (Renown, Altars of Lilith) carry over.

• Session Length: Campaign progression works well in 30–45 minutes play sessions—just enough time to complete quests without fatigue.

• Map Exploration: Always clear unexplored areas. Not only does this grant Renown, but it increases your chances of finding hidden loot or dungeons.

6. Final Thoughts

The Necromancer is arguably the smoothest entry point into Diablo IV for newcomers. Summons provide safety, skills scale well without relying on top-tier gear, and the class fits perfectly with the dark, gothic tone of the story.

• For Story Players: Follow the campaign, enjoy the cinematics, and immerse yourself in Lilith’s rise.

• For Gameplay Enthusiasts: Treat levels 1–60 as your foundation—learning class mechanics and unlocking systems—before diving into true endgame builds.

Whether you’re a longtime Diablo fan or completely new, the Necromancer campaign journey from 1-60 is a rewarding way to experience everything Diablo IV has to offer.