- Tier A in Season 40
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Masquerade of the Burning Carnival Bone Spear for the Necromancer: tier A, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.
Changes since Season 39
- The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
Active Skills
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L
Grim Scythe
Rune: Frost Scythe
Cold
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R
Bone Spear
Rune: Blighted Marrow
Poison
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1
Bone Armor
Rune: Dislocation
Poison
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2
Decrepify
Rune: Wither
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3
Blood Rush
Rune: Metabolism
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4
Simulacrum
Rune: Reservoir
Passive Skills
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Stand Alone
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Serration
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Spreading Malediction
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Bone Prison
Equipment
7 set pieces · 6 legendary items
- HelmLuxurious Bauta
- ShouldersAughild's Power
- AmuletHaunted Visions
- ChestSophisticated Vest
- GlovesLavishing Gloves
- BracersAughild's Search
- BeltDayntee's Binding
- PantsElegant Pants
- BootsExtravagant Shoes
- Ring 1Convention of Elements
- Ring 2Krysbin's Sentence
- Main HandScythe of the Cycle
- Off HandLost Time
Kanai's Cube
- WeaponMaltorius' Petrified SpikeBone Spear now costs 40 Essence and deals 700% increased damage.
- ArmorGelmindor's Marrow GuardsBone Spears cast from Simulacrums deal 400% increased damage.
- JewelryRing of Royal Grandeur
Gear Stats
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Luxurious Bauta
Helm
- +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
- Increases Bone Spear Damage by 10–15%
- Socket
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Aughild's Power
Shoulders
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
- Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
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Sophisticated Vest
Chest Armor
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
- Socket
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Lavishing Gloves
Gloves
- +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
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Aughild's Search
Bracers
- Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
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Dayntee's Binding
Belt
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +10–15% Life
- +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
- Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
You gain an additional 40–50% damage reduction when there is an enemy afflicted by any of your curses. -
Elegant Pants
Pants
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +559–595 Armor ancient +654–775
- Socket
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Extravagant Shoes
Boots
- +416–500 Intelligence ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
- Increases Bone Spear Damage by 10–15%
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Haunted Visions
Amulet
- Poison skills deal 15–20% more damage.
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
- Socket
Simulacrum now drains 1% of your maximum life every second and lasts forever. They can now duplicate Grim Scythe and can no longer cast Skeletal Mage. -
Convention of Elements
Ring 1
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
- Socket
Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison. -
Krysbin's Sentence
Ring 2
- Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
- Socket
You deal 75–100% increased damage against slowed enemies or triple this bonus against enemies afflicted by any other type of control-impairing effect. -
Scythe of the Cycle
Main Hand
- +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
- +6–10% Damage
- +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
- Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
- +18–20 Maximum Essence
- Socket
Your Secondary skills deal 350–400% additional damage while Bone Armor is active but reduce the remaining duration of Bone Armor by 4 seconds. -
Lost Time
Off Hand
- Physical Damage (Weapon)
- +626–750 Intelligence ancient +825–1,000
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
- Increases Bone Spear Damage by 10–15%
- +18–20 Maximum Essence
Your cold skills reduce the movement speed of enemies by 30%. In addition, your movement speed is increased by 8–10% for 5 seconds. Maximum 5 stacks.
Scoundrel
Lyndon
Equipment
HelmLeoric's Crown
ShouldersHoming Pads
Chest ArmorGoldskin
GlovesGloves of Worship
BeltBlackthorne's Notched Belt
PantsCain's Habit
BootsIce Climbers
AmuletThe Flavor of Time
BracersNemesis Bracers
Ring 1Unity
Ring 2Oculus Ring
Main HandUnbound Bolt- Off HandEmpty
- Scoundrel TokenEmpty
Skills
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Level 5
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Verkrüppelnder Schuss
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Kraftschuss
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Level 10
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Anatomie
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Hysterie
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Level 15
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Mehrfachschuss
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Durchschlagender Schuss
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Level 20
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Nachtschleier
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Verschwinden
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Gameplay
The configuration
This setup is stored as a complete build — gear, skills, runes and cube powers work together and are not assembled from individual statistics.
- Set: Masquerade of the Burning Carnival
- Rating: tier A across all classes
- Kanai's Cube: Maltorius' Petrified Spike, Gelmindor's Marrow Guards, Ring of Royal Grandeur
- Skills: Grim Scythe (Frost Scythe), Bone Spear (Blighted Marrow), Bone Armor (Dislocation), Decrepify (Wither), Blood Rush (Metabolism), Simulacrum (Reservoir)
- Passives: Stand Alone, Serration, Spreading Malediction, Bone Prison
- Variants available: GR push, Speed farming, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts
What the set does
This build wears Masquerade of the Burning Carnival. These bonuses apply once the matching number of set pieces is equipped — the damage multiplier hangs on them, not on the individual stats of the pieces:
- 2 pieces: Simulacrums no longer take damage, gains all runes, and its cooldown is refreshed when you die.
- 4 pieces: While you have a Simulacrum, damage is reduced by 50%. Damage you take is split with your Simulacrums as well.
- 6 pieces: Bone Spear cast by you and your Simulacrums deals 5,500% increased damage. Simulacrums gain triple this bonus.
How the variants differ
Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:
- Speed farming: swaps in skills Decrepify (Enfeeblement), Bone Spear (Shatter), Devour (Voracious); cube Steuart's Greaves, Krysbin's Sentence; gems Bane of the Powerful.
- Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Bone Spear (Teeth), Bone Armor (Harvest of Anguish), Devour (Devouring Aura); cube Steuart's Greaves; gems Bane of the Powerful, Boon of the Hoarder.
Sockets and gems
The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Stricken, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance) belong in the jewellery slots (rings and amulet). Urshi can upgrade them after a Greater Rift whether they are socketed, in your inventory or in your stash.
The remaining 7 sockets are filled with regular gems: Topaz (5), Amethyst (1) and Emerald (1).
On the season theme
In Season 40, Angelic Crucibles sanctify a legendary item: perfect Ancient-level stats plus one of three powers of your class at random. You can only wear one Sanctified item at a time. None of your class's three powers boosts a skill of this build directly. The Army of the Dead power works regardless of your skill bar. This build sanctifies Scythe of the Cycle, marked in the gear above. Since the power is rolled at random, a Sanctified item can be sanctified again with another Crucible. All powers are listed on the Season 40 page.
FAQ
How good is the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival) in Season 40?
Good: it is rated tier A across all classes, just behind the top. It ranks #5 of our 9 Necromancer builds this season.
Which skills does the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival) use?
The skill bar holds Grim Scythe, Bone Spear, Bone Armor, Decrepify, Blood Rush.
What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival)?
Weapon: Maltorius' Petrified Spike, Armor: Gelmindor's Marrow Guards, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.
Which legendary gems does the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival) use?
The legendary gems are Bane of the Stricken, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance.
Which variants of the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival) are there?
3 variants: GR push, Speed farming, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.
Which follower suits the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival)?
Recommended follower: Scoundrel, equipped with Leoric's Crown, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.
Which stats matter for the Bone Spear Necromancer build (Masquerade of the Burning Carnival)?
Prioritize these stats: Intelligence, Critical Hit Chance, Vitality, Critical Hit Damage, Area Damage, Armor.
What are the alternatives for the Necromancer?
Other builds of the same class, ranked by tier: Army of the Dead Necromancer Build: Tier S; Death Nova Necromancer Build (Trag'Oul's Avatar): Tier S; Death Nova Necromancer Build (No Set): Tier S.















