Necromancer: Army of the Dead Gets a Modern Upgrade

Necromancers have always been the most iconic summoners in Diablo 4 Items the Diablo franchise, and Season 9 doubles down on this legacy. Thanks to the Hand of Naz Unique gloves, the Minion Necromancer can now achieve new heights in skeletal warfare. These gloves enhance Skeletal Mages, allowing the player to summon more than the typical cap and deal significantly more damage-especially when sacrificing other summon types, like Warriors or the Golem.

This trade-off is worth it. With fewer types to manage and stronger Mages as the core of the army, players can adopt a cleaner rotation that focuses on supporting spells and AoE control. Here are the foundational skills that elevate this build:

Blight: Creates zones of Corruption Damage over time, weakening enemies for minions to finish off.
Corpse Tendrils: Clusters enemies and applies Vulnerable, setting them up for devastating follow-ups.
Bone Prison: A flexible trap to isolate elite threats or contain stragglers during dungeon runs.
Soulrift: Generates Essence while dealing solid single-target damage-perfect for bosses or tanky elites.

Together, these skills create an optimal play loop: control the battlefield, feed minions a steady stream of victims, and snowball power as the fight progresses. With proper paragon and gear investment, the Minion Necro is a powerhouse in Tier 70+ Nightmare Dungeons and a menace in PvE content.

Druid: Nature's Fury, Unleashed Through Companions

Druids finally have their moment to shine as minion masters in Season 9. While traditionally built around shapeshifting and storm magic, the Companion Druid archetype has surged in power thanks to synergy with the Shepard's Aspect, Reverie Horn Horadric Jewel, and core Companion abilities.

Unlike the Necromancer, the Druid exercises more direct control over their minions-Wolves and Ravens can be actively commanded to attack targets or swarm areas, making them more interactive and less reliant on random AI behavior. Companion Druids excel at consistent damage output while also having great survivability.

Key skills to build around include:

Wolves: Reliable melee minions that leap to enemies and stack bleed effects.
Ravens: AoE damage with high uptime and useful for crowd control against weak mobs.
Blood Howl: Heals the Druid and their minions, a key survivability tool for sustained fights.
Cyclone Armor: Adds a layer of physical damage reduction for both the player and their companions.
Grizzly Rage: The ultimate steroid, granting bonus damage, damage resistance, and buy Diablo 4 gold Unstoppable status.