
Looking for the best Necromancer Class Builds for The Elder Scrolls Online? This list is gathered from the ESO community’s top players and creators and is frequently updated. This list includes several build types for the Necromancer Class including Healers, Tanks, DPS, Solo, PVE and PVP Builds, so let’s jump right into it!
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Necromancer Solo PVE Builds
The Necromancer Class is a great choice for players who enjoy playing Solo in The Elder Scrolls Online, due to strong its strong defensive and healing options and wide array of buffs and debuffs. Some great examples of Solo Necromancer Builds are below.
1. Death Knight – IMMORTAL Stamina Necromancer SOLO PVE Build – Hack The Minotaur
The DEATH KNIGHT Build is the Ultimate IMMORTAL Stamina Necromancer Build for The Elder Scrolls Online. By using Heavy Armor, Sword and Shield and automatic healing this build will never go down! Check out the video below or explore the Written Guide.
2. Bloodmancer – Solo Magicka Necromancer VAMPIRE Build – Hack The Minotaur
The BLOODMANCER Build is a Solo Magicka Necromancer build that is nearly unkillable! Our combination of Vampire and Necromancer abilities provide great Damage Reduction, Healing and AOE Damage all within the Vampire theme for ESO! A Full Written Guide is also available.
3. Charon – Magicka Necromancer Solo PVE Build – ArzyeL Gaming
This Solo Magcro Build will help you complete most PVE content alone. From overworld bosses to 4-man Dungeons and Solo Arenas. In addition to the video below, a full Written Guide is also available.
4. Easy Beginner Stamina Necromancer Build – Hack The Minotaur
Three VERY easy options for the Stamina Necromancer in The Elder Scrolls Online, with easy to obtain gear sets and multiple skill options for a variety of playstyles! More details including game play of the Stamina Necromancer Beginner Build can be found in the video below. Make sure to check out the Full Written Guide as well!
5. Conjuror – Solo Magicka Necromancer Build – Dottz Gaming
This build is intended for playing solo PvE content, such as questing, public dungeons, Maelstrom Arena, etc.! This build focuses on summoning a ton of fire-and-forget pets, allowing you to build your own personal army while exploring the world! Check out the Full Written Guide.
Necromancer PVE DPS Builds
The NecromancerClass can make for a great DPS Build with both Stamina and Magicka Variations due to their powerful ultimates and group utility. Here are some favorite Necromancer DPS Builds.
6. The Harvester – Stamina Necromancer PVE DPS Build – Xynode Gaming
This stamina Necromancer build is made for HIGH dps and MASSIVE ultimate gain, allowing you to use ultimates as much as possible but with a much higher group beneficial purpose! A Full Written Guide is also available, so be sure to check it out!
7. Defiler – Stamina Necromancer EASY One Bar DPS Build – Hack The Minotaur
The DEFILER Build is an EASY One Bar set up for the Stamina Necromancer class in The Elder Scrolls Online focused on Disease and Poison Damage for big DPS numbers! Most gear sets for this build can be easily obtained and no Trials gear is required! Plus, you can add a second skill bar for even more damage! Don’t forget to check out the Full Written Guide too!
8. Magicka Necromancer PVE DPS Guide – Skinny Cheeks Gaming
Skinny Cheeks walks you through multiple set ups on the Magicka Necromancer as well as the best race, Mundus Stone, Food, CP and much more to help you obtain the best DPS possible for your build.
9. The Lich – Magicka Necromancer DPS Build – Xynode Gaming
This Magicka Necromancer build is built for HIGH single target DPS, great AOE dps and MASSIVE ultimate gain! This build is FUN, has great survival, has a full static rotation which never has to change, has solid sustain and is all round balanced for all PVE content. Make sure to check out the Full Written Guide as well!
10. Stamina Necromancer PVE DPS Guide & EZ Rotations – Skinny Cheeks Gaming
Three amazing and powerful build options for DPS on the Stamina Necromancer including Two Handed, Dual Wield and Bow set ups!
Necromancer Healer Builds
The Necromancer Class can make for a fun and UNIQUE group healing build in The Elder Scrolls Online!
11. Scourge – Magicka Necromancer PVE Healer Build – Alcast

Alcast provides an in depth look at healing on the Magicka Necromancer class, including several great options for Beginner gear and Trials gear. Check out the Full Written Guide here.
12. Abra Cadaver – Magicka Necromancer Healer Build – Dottz Gaming

Dottz provides a 100% comprehensive guide to healing on the Magicka Necromancer, listing tons of great options for skills and gear sets. Check out the Full Written Guide,
13. Magicka Necromancer PVE Healer Build Guide – ArrosIsGaming
This is a fantastic build video for healers with extremely thorough explanations and lots of options. Definitely worth watching if you want to heal well in ESO!
Necromancer Tank Builds
The Necromancer Class offers great options for a Tank Build in The Elder Scrolls Online due to their strong passives and ultimate generation.
14. Malcom – Necromancer PVE Tank Build – Xynode Gaming
Xynode’s Malcolm tank build for the Necromancer class is slightly unorthodox! This build is fully focused on building as MUCH ultimate as possible in the shortest amount of time! Every stacking bonus you have can sometimes make you build ultimate so fast (in content) that you can fire the Flesh abomination (aka Malcolm) and a warhorn over top of each other within the same 3-4 seconds!! Check out the video below as well as the Full Written Guide.
15. Corruption – Necromancer PVE Tank Build – NefasQS
Nefas gives us an extremely detailed look at tanking on the Necromancer class. This build is great for beginners as well as more advanced players and will do great in 4-Man Dungeon content.
16. Necromancer PVE Tank Build – HaloSeventy7
HaloSeventy7 provides an amazing and detailed overview of tanking on the Necromancer.
Necromancer PVP Builds
The Necromancer Class is an fantastic choice for a PVP Build due to their strong Burst combo potential, defenses, passives and great healing options. Necromancer Ultimates are also extremely useful for both group and solo PVP.
17. Overpowered Stamina Necromancer Build – DragooX
DragooX knows how to create a perfect burst combo build, and this Stamina Necro is no exception! Check out the video below or the Full Written Guide.
18. Stamina Necromancer PVP Build Guide – Isth3reno1else
Isth3reno1else always does a great job explaining PVP Builds and concepts. This is a great overview of the Stamina Necro for PVP, with and without Mythics.
19. Magicka Necromancer PVP Support Healer Build – Ket Sparrowhawk
Not only is this build a unique take on the Mag Necro as a support healer in PVP, but it also looks like a blast to play!
20. Anthris 2.0 – Necromancer PVP Tank Build – Grimsforge Gaming
5000 Health Recovery, Cap Resistances, 51% Damage Mitigation, Major & Minor Defile – need we say more!