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This Raise Spectre Necromancer guide is generated from statistical analysis of 1,105 real Witch (Necromancer) builds in Mirage league, collected from poe.ninja. Data covers levels 70-95 across three percentile bands (top 10%, median, bottom 10%).

Popular Equipment at Level 85

Core Gem Setup

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RAISE SPECTRE · Necromancer
Analyzing 143 builds · 47 in current percentile
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Investment

Investment Score

Ranks builds by overall gear investment using combined DPS + EHP, max gem level, 6-link count, gem quality, and unique item rarity.

Character Stats

Survivability
EHP
19,618
Max Phys Hit
5,006
Max Chaos Hit
5,322
Defense
Life
3,689
Energy Shield
773
Evasion
614
Armour
4,072
Block Chance
45%
Spell Suppress
19%
Phys Reduction
25%
Offense
Total DPS
0(PoB)
Crit Chance
0%
Crit Multiplier
155%
Resistances
Fire
75%(+1 overcap)
Cold
75%(+1 overcap)
Lightning
67%
Chaos
14%
Recovery
Life Regen
273/s
ES Regen
77/s
Resources
Mana
1,038
Unreserved Life
3,643
Unreserved %
99%
Move Speed
59%

Equipment

Weapon
Rare Weapon
Convening Wand37%·Convoking Wand29%·Calling Wand6%
Popular affixes
P1Minions deal 62% increased Damage46%
P420% increased Lightning Damage17%
P640% increased Physical Damage17%
S534 to maximum Mana40%
SMinions have 14% increased Attack and Cast Speed21%
S4Adds 16 to 31 Cold Damage to Spells21%
Popular crafted mods
C-PTrigger a Socketed Spell when you Use a Skill, with a 8 second Cooldown33%
C-PSpells Triggered this way have 150% more Cost33%
3L BBB
Q19%
iLvl 64(8-86)
Helmet
Rare Helmet
Steel Circlet14%·Vaal Mask8%·Regicide Mask5%
Popular affixes
P272 to maximum Life57%
P21 to Level of all Minion Skill Gems51%
P613 to maximum Energy Shield35%
S715% to Cold Resistance41%
S529% to Fire Resistance41%
S526% to Lightning Resistance35%
Popular crafted mods
C-P458 to maximum Life14%
C-S524% to Cold Resistance11%
4L BBBB
Q19%
iLvl 59(20-86)
Offhand
Rare Offhand
Fossilised Spirit Shield43%·Ivory Spirit Shield20%·Thorium Spirit Shield8%
Popular affixes
P1Minions deal 39% increased Damage40%
P1102 to maximum Life40%
P619 to maximum Energy Shield33%
S524% to Cold Resistance38%
S528% to Fire Resistance23%
S337% to Lightning Resistance20%
Popular crafted mods
C-P453 to maximum Life15%
3L BBB
Q18%
iLvl 64(34-84)
Ring
96%
Rare Ring 2
Two-Stone Ring24%·Bone Ring24%·Amethyst Ring16%
Popular affixes
P277 to maximum Life51%
P619 to maximum Energy Shield27%
P1Minions deal 31% increased Damage13%
S526% to Lightning Resistance38%
S430% to Fire Resistance33%
S311% to all Elemental Resistances29%
Popular crafted mods
C-P549 to maximum Life13%
1L B
iLvl 66(17-86)
Body Armour
Rare Body Armour
Savant's Robe6%·Saint's Hauberk6%·Destroyer Regalia6%
Popular affixes
P1125 to maximum Life67%
P539 to maximum Mana48%
P526% increased Armour and Energy Shield15%
S527% to Fire Resistance48%
S430% to Lightning Resistance33%
S430% to Cold Resistance30%
6L GBBBGB
Q19%
iLvl 75(52-100)
Ring
89%
Rare Ring 1
Two-Stone Ring29%·Bone Ring21%·Amethyst Ring12%
Popular affixes
P181 to maximum Life55%
P430 to maximum Energy Shield36%
P511% increased Rarity of Items found31%
S526% to Cold Resistance43%
S430% to Lightning Resistance29%
S428 to Dexterity24%
Popular crafted mods
C-P454 to maximum Life14%
1L R
iLvl 63(8-86)
Gloves
Rare Gloves
Legion Gloves11%·Samite Gloves9%·Mesh Gloves9%
Popular affixes
P1101 to maximum Life57%
P415% increased Rarity of Items found26%
P537% increased Armour and Energy Shield17%
S430% to Fire Resistance52%
S434% to Cold Resistance43%
S430% to Lightning Resistance39%
Popular crafted mods
C-P548 to maximum Life13%
4L BBRB
Q19%
iLvl 59(8-84)
Belt
Rare Belt
Leather Belt41%·Heavy Belt32%·Stygian Vise8%
Popular affixes
P197 to maximum Life76%
P523 to maximum Energy Shield51%
P629 to maximum Mana41%
S527% to Cold Resistance49%
S526% to Lightning Resistance49%
S528% to Fire Resistance38%
Popular crafted mods
C-S526% to Fire Resistance11%
1L A
iLvl 63(33-86)
Boots
Rare Boots
Conjurer Boots23%·Soldier Boots10%·Crusader Boots7%
Popular affixes
P130% increased Movement Speed70%
P278 to maximum Life47%
P532 to maximum Mana40%
S432% to Cold Resistance57%
S621% to Lightning Resistance43%
S622% to Fire Resistance43%
Popular crafted mods
C-P549 to maximum Life23%
C-P417% increased Movement Speed20%
4L RGBB
Q16%
iLvl 67(34-86)
Amulet
UPGRADED
Bonemeld
Minion damage and life scaling - merges minion stats with player for spectre-based hybrid builds
Marble Amulet
1.2-1.6% Life Regen implicit
Regenerate 1.47% of Life per second
16 to all Attributes
2 to Level of all Minion Skill Gems
-2% to all Resistances per Minion from your Non-Vaal Skills
3% increased Defences per Minion from your Non-Vaal Skills
Minions gain added Resistances equal to 50% of your Resistances
Minion life added to your ES - creates a massive ES pool scaling from spectre life investment

Build Overview

Minion-based summoner that raises powerful monster corpses as permanent Spectres. Necromancer scales minion gem levels, life, and damage - every +1 gem level is a multiplicative boost to spectre power. The player focuses on positioning and buff uptime while spectres do all the killing.

Key Requirements
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Raise Spectre - Build-defining minion skill - summons permanent spectres whose power scales with gem level and support gems
*
Bones of Ullr - +1 spectre count - each additional spectre is a multiplicative DPS increase since they all benefit from the same supports
*
Wraithlord - +2 to minion gem levels - directly scales spectre damage, life, and AI effectiveness
Synergy Groups
Bones of Ullr+Bitterbind Point+Wraithlord

Bones of Ullr adds +1 spectre. Bitterbind Point adds spectre life and count. Wraithlord gives +2 minion gem levels. Together they maximise both the number of spectres and each spectre's individual power.

Gear Progression
L85-95Mid Endgame

Wretched Defilers farming, Triad Grip for elemental conversion

Helmet
The Dark Monarch

Upgraded helmet replacing Wraithlord

Gloves
Triad Grip

Elemental conversion for spectres based on socket colors

Belt
Darkness Enthroned

Double abyss jewel effect + Ghastly Eye Jewels

Stat Contributions
Rare Gloves
+101 Life+30% Fire Res+34% Cold Res
Rare Boots
+78 Life+32% Cold Res+30% Move Speed
Rare Belt
+97 Life+23 ES+27% Cold Res
Rare Ring 1
+81 Life+30 ES+26% Cold Res
Rare Ring 2
+77 Life+30% Fire Res+26% Light Res
Rare Offhand
+102 Life+24% Cold Res
Rare Helmet
+72 Life+15% Cold Res
Rare Body Armour
+125 Life+27% Fire Res
Flasks
Quicksilver Flask
99%
40% increased Movement Speed
Movement speed for mapping and dodging mechanics
6s30/60 chargesQ23%
+16 to +19 to Maximum Charges(13%)
12-14% additional Elemental Resistances during Effect(6%)
Movement speed for mapping - Necromancer is naturally slow, spectres do the killing while you move
Divine Life Flask
99%
Instantly restores Life
Instant or sustained life recovery - emergency healing
3.5s15/45 chargesQ18%
66% reduced Amount Recovered, Instant Recovery(8%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 9-11 seconds(19%)
Emergency recovery - summoners have limited sustain options beyond flasks
Granite Flask
55%
+3000 Armour
Flat armour - layered with other physical mitigation
6s30/60 chargesQ11%
17-19% reduced Charges per use(12%)
46-50% increased Armour during Effect(12%)
Armour for physical mitigation - summoners invest in minions, not personal defenses, so flasks fill the gap
Eternal Life Flask
34%
Recovers Life over time
Highest life recovery flask - endgame sustain
2s15/45 chargesQ16%
41-46% increased Recovery rate(19%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 9-11 seconds(25%)
Higher life recovery for endgame content - summoner personal defenses are thin
Amethyst Flask
30%
+35% Chaos Resistance
Max chaos res during flask effect - chaos damage mitigation
6.5s35/65 charges
37-42% increased Charge Recovery, 25% reduced effect(7%)
Immunity to Freeze and Chill during Effect(7%)
Chaos res is critical for summoners - gear slots prioritize minion stats, leaving personal chaos res low

Gems & Links

Setup
6-Link · Body Armour
Raise Spectre
88%
Lv 19Q1
linked gems
Spell Echo
90%
Lv 18
Minion Damage
83%
Lv 19
Controlled Destruction
63%
Lv 18Q1
Greater Volley
50%
Lv 13
Pierce
33%
Lv 17
Slot SetupsReal player setup · 1 similar builds
Helmet4G
Physical to Lightning
Lv 18
Faster Casting
Lv 18
Added Lightning Damage
Lv 19
Vaal Absolution
Lv 19
Gloves4G
Zealotry
Lv 18
3L
Feeding Frenzy
Lv 18
Convocation
Lv 1
Summon Stone Golem
Lv 17
Boots4G
Bonechill
Lv 17
Desecrate
Lv 18
Faster Casting
Lv 18
Summon Skitterbots
Lv 18
Main Hand3G
Arcane Surge
Lv 2
Frostblink
Lv 19
1L
Determination
Lv 17
Off Hand3G
Flesh Offering
Lv 19
Shield Charge
Lv 18
Faster Attacks
Lv 16
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Keystones & Masteries

Keystones
Masteries
Minion Defence Mastery
77%
Minions Recover 5% of Life on Minion Death23%
Convocation has 40% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate21%
Minion life, resistances, or minion survivability
+8% to all minion max ele res provides significant survivability in endgame content where elemental damage kills Spectres; minions recovering 5% life on minion death keeps the army sustained when zombies or skeletons die
Mana Mastery
68%
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills68%
Mana recovery, max mana, or mana cost reduction
12% mana reservation efficiency fits more minion auras (Hatred with Generosity, Determination, Discipline) while leaving enough mana for summoning and utility skills
Minion Offence Mastery
62%
Minions have 30% increased Area of Effect30%
Increased minion damage, attack/cast speed, or accuracy
30% increased minion AoE improves Spectre clear coverage; 8% penetration of cursed enemies' ele res boosts DPS against curse-marked targets; 20% increased offering effect amplifies Flesh/Spirit/Bone Offering buffs for both minions and the Necromancer
Minion Offence Mastery
62%
Minions Penetrate 8% of Cursed Enemies' Elemental Resistances21%
Increased minion damage, attack/cast speed, or accuracy
30% increased minion AoE improves Spectre clear coverage; 8% penetration of cursed enemies' ele res boosts DPS against curse-marked targets; 20% increased offering effect amplifies Flesh/Spirit/Bone Offering buffs for both minions and the Necromancer
Minion Offence Mastery
60%
20% increased effect of Offerings34%
Increased minion damage, attack/cast speed, or accuracy
30% increased minion AoE improves Spectre clear coverage; 8% penetration of cursed enemies' ele res boosts DPS against curse-marked targets; 20% increased offering effect amplifies Flesh/Spirit/Bone Offering buffs for both minions and the Necromancer
Block Mastery
57%
+1% Chance to Block Spell Damage per 5% Chance to Block Attack Damage57%
Block chance, block recovery, or block-related bonuses
+1% spell block per 5% attack block converts shield-based attack block into spell block, filling a critical defensive gap for stationary summoners
Shield Mastery
40%
+1% Chance to Block Attack Damage per 5% Chance to Block on Equipped Shield40%
Block chance, shield defences, or shield-specific bonuses
+1% attack block per 5% block on equipped shield leverages Necromancer's typical spirit shield setup to build meaningful block chance as a passive defense layer

Pantheon & Bandit

Pantheon
Major God
The Brine King64%
You cannot be Stunned if you've been Stunned or Blocked a Stunning Hit in the past 2 seconds
50% reduced Effect of Chill on you
100% chance to Avoid being Frozen
Minor God
Tukohama21%
3% additional Physical Damage Reduction per second you've been stationary, up to a maximum of 9%
Regenerate 2% of Life per second while stationary
Bandit Quest
EramirRecommended
64%
2 Passive Skill Points
Alira
32%
15% to all Elemental Resistances +20 to maximum Mana 5 Mana Regenerated per second
Oak
2%
+40 to maximum Life 2% of Life Regenerated per second 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
Kraityn
2%
6% increased Attack and Cast Speed 6% increased Movement Speed 30% increased Global Damage over Time Multiplier

Jewels

Regular Jewels
Rare Regular Jewel99%
Viridian Jewel
Minions deal 17 to 23 additional Cold Damage(30%)
27 to maximum Life(23%)
Minions have 5% increased Attack Speed(22%)
Minions have 5% increased Cast Speed(22%)
Unending Hunger43%
Cobalt Jewel
Minions have 7% increased Area of Effect(100%)
With at least 40 Intelligence in Radius, Raised Spectres have a 50% chance to gain Soul Eater for 40 seconds on Kill(100%)
Cluster Jewels
Rare Cluster Jewel53%
Large Cluster Jewel
Adds 9 Passive Skills(100%)
2 Added Passive Skills are Jewel Sockets(60%)
Added Small Passive Skills grant: Minions deal 10% increased Damage(60%)
1 Added Passive Skill is Enduring Composure(40%)