In the world of Diablo 4, the Summoner stands as a testament to the power of necromancy and control. Many doubted the viability of a pure Summoner build, but with the right strategy, it is possible to soar through the game, from level one to 100, conquering new bosses and tier 100 dungeons with ease. This build capitalizes on the Army of the Dead, Golem, Skeletons, and a unique combination of vampiric powers and alterations to the Wither ability.

 

• Key Abilities and Strategies
• Build Versatility
• Gearing Up
• Skills and Talent Trees
• Gameplay Loop and Strategy
• Conclusion

 

↖ Key Abilities and Strategies

• Army of the Dead: This is a central ability for the build, dealing massive damage and reviving your minions even after they have been wiped out. The cooldown is negligible, allowing for continuous use.
• Golem and Skeletons: These minions provide constant support, and with the Golem's ability to gather enemies together, you can maximize your damage output.
• Vampiric Powers and Wither: These abilities synergize perfectly with the Summoner playstyle, providing additional damage and survivability.

 

↖ Build Versatility

One of the great advantages of this build is its versatility. Players can easily transition into builds like Infinity Mist or Tempest Storm, adapting their playstyle to different challenges. The build's foundation allows for a smooth transition into a Mendel Summoner build, providing even more options for players to explore.

 

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↖ Gearing Up

• Weapons and Armor: Focus on Diablo 4 gear that enhances your minions abilities, reduces cooldowns, and increases your vampiric powers. Look for items that increase minion life, damage, and resistance.
• Jewelry: Prioritize items that boost your damage, reduce cooldowns, and enhance your vampiric abilities. The unyielding Commander is a key item, providing significant bonuses when Army of the Dead is active.

 

↖ Skills and Talent Trees

Follow a strategic path through the skill tree, prioritizing abilities that enhance your minions, reduce cooldowns, and increase your damage output.

Invest in the Paragon Board, focusing on nodes that enhance your Shadow damage, increase your and your minions survivability, and provide additional damage bonuses.

 

↖ Gameplay Loop and Strategy

Utilize a continuous loop of cursing enemies with Decrepify, maximizing your damage with Blight and Corpse Explosion, and keeping your minions active with Golem.

Focus on keeping your minions alive and well, utilizing the 90% damage reduction from Army of the Dead to ensure their survivability against Elemental Elites.

Constantly deal Shadow damage to enemies, increasing your and your minions damage output.

 

↖ Conclusion

This pure Summoner build offers a unique and powerful way to experience Diablo 4. With the right gear, skills, and strategy, players can overcome any challenge the game throws at them, from leveling up to conquering the toughest dungeons. Embrace the power of the undead, and dominate your enemies with this comprehensive Summoner build guide.