Ultimate SRS Necromancer Build Guide for Path of Exile 2

The Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) Necromancer build is a classic and powerful minion-based playstyle in Path of Exile 2 (POE2). This build revolves around summoning fiery spirits that relentlessly attack your enemies, overwhelming them with sheer numbers and devastating damage. As a Necromancer, you’ll harness the power of the dead to bolster your minions, making them faster, stronger, and more resilient. Whether you’re clearing maps or taking down bosses, this build offers a balanced mix of offense and defense, making it a great choice for both new and experienced players. With its straightforward mechanics and high damage potential, the SRS Necromancer is a reliable and fun build to play.

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1 SRS Necromancer Build Overview

2 Skill Tree (Key Nodes)

3 SRS Necromancer Build Gear Recommendations

4 Gem Links

5 Ascendancy (Necromancer)

6 SRS Necromancer Build Passive Tree Focus

SRS Necromancer Build Overview

Aspect	Details
Skill	Summon Raging Spirits (Main Skill)
Class	Necromancer (Witch Ascendancy)
Playstyle	Summon and empower minions to overwhelm enemies
Primary Damage	Fire/Physical (Converted or scaled)
Defenses	Energy Shield, Block, Minion Taunt, and Life/ES Hybrid
Key Mechanics	Minion Damage, Minion Speed, Minion Survivability, and Spell Casting Speed

Skill Tree (Key Nodes)

Node Category	Key Nodes
Minion Damage	Death Attunement, Ravenous Horde, Gravepact
Minion Speed	Spiritual Command, Quick Recovery, Fearsome Force
Defenses	Soul of Steel, Energy Shield Nodes, Block Chance Nodes
Utility	Whispers of Doom (Curse Effectiveness), Resourcefulness (Mana/Life Recovery)
Life and ES	Melding, Cruel Preparation, Written in Blood

SRS Necromancer Build Gear Recommendations

Slot	Item	Priority Stats
Weapon	Rare Wand or Sceptre	Minion Damage, Spell Damage, Cast Speed
Offhand	Shield or Second Wand/Sceptre	Minion Damage, Life, Energy Shield, Resistances
Helmet	Rare Helmet or Unique (e.g., Bones of Ullr)	Minion Damage, Life, Resistances, Mana Reservation Efficiency
Body Armor	Rare Armor or Unique (e.g., Vis Mortis)	Minion Damage, Life, Energy Shield, Resistances
Gloves	Rare Gloves or Unique (e.g., Triad Grip)	Minion Damage, Life, Resistances, Cast Speed
Boots	Rare Boots or Unique (e.g., Bones of Ullr)	Movement Speed, Life, Resistances, Energy Shield
Belt	Rare Belt or Unique (e.g., Darkness Enthroned with Abyssal Jewels)	Life, Resistances, Minion Damage, Flask Effectiveness
Amulet	Rare Amulet or Unique (e.g., The Jinxed Juju)	Minion Damage, Life, Energy Shield, Resistances
Rings	Rare Rings or Unique (e.g., Mark of the Shaper)	Life, Resistances, Minion Damage, Mana Regeneration
Flasks	Quicksilver Flask, Diamond Flask, Life Flask, Utility Flasks	Movement Speed, Minion Speed, Bleed/Poison Immunity, Curse Removal

Gem Links

Skill	Gem Links
Summon Raging Spirits	Summon Raging Spirits – Minion Damage – Melee Splash – Multistrike
Movement	Shield Charge – Faster Attacks – Fortify
Defense	Steelskin – Increased Duration – Cast when Damage Taken (CWDT)
Utility	Hatred – Generosity – Flesh Offering
Curse	Flammability – Blasphemy (or self-cast)
Single Target	Summon Raging Spirits – Minion Damage – Melee Physical Damage – Concentrated Effect

Ascendancy (Necromancer)

Ascendancy Node	Effect
Mindless Aggression	Increased Minion Damage and Attack Speed
Bone Barrier	Grants Bone Armour, Minions Taunt Enemies
Commander of Darkness	Increased Damage, Attack, and Cast Speed for You and Minions
Plaguebringer	Minions deal Chaos Damage and Hinder Enemies

SRS Necromancer Build Passive Tree Focus

Priority	Details
Early Game	Focus on Life, Minion Damage, and Mana Regeneration Nodes
Mid Game	Invest in Minion Speed, Minion Survivability, and Defensive Layers
Late Game	Optimize for Minion Damage, AoE, and Flask Effectiveness

Playstyle Tips

Summoning SRS: Continuously cast Summon Raging Spirits to maintain a high number of minions.
Positioning: Stay behind your minions and use Shield Charge for mobility.
Buffs and Curses: Use Flesh Offering for increased minion speed and Flammability for reduced enemy fire resistance.
Defenses: Use Steelskin and Bone Armour for survivability.
Flasks: Keep flasks up for survivability and minion speed boosts.

Leveling Guide

Level Range	Skills and Gear
1-20	Use Freezing Pulse or Firestorm for leveling. Transition to Summon Raging Spirits.
20-50	Equip a wand or sceptre with minion damage. Focus on Life and Resistances.
50-70	Start scaling Minion Damage and Speed. Use Hatred for increased damage.
70+	Optimize gear for endgame, focusing on Minion Damage, Speed, and Defenses.

Endgame Scaling

Mechanic	How to Scale
Damage	Stack Minion Damage, Minion Speed, and Minion Survivability.
Survivability	Invest in Energy Shield, Block, and Life/ES Hybrid.
Clear Speed	Use Melee Splash and Increased AoE for faster map clearing.
Boss Damage	Swap Melee Splash for Concentrated Effect or other single-target links.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
High damage output with a large number of minions	Requires frequent casting to maintain minions
Fast clear speed with minion speed and AoE	Squishy if defenses are not optimized
Versatile scaling (Physical, Fire, or Chaos)	Reliant on minions for damage
Great for mapping and bossing with proper gear	Can be mana-intensive without proper management

The Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) Necromancer build in POE2 is a versatile and powerful choice for players who enjoy a minion-focused playstyle. With its ability to summon an army of fiery spirits, this build excels at both clearing maps and tackling tough bosses. By focusing on minion damage, speed, and survivability, you can create a build that is both durable and devastating. While it requires some attention to maintaining minion uptime and managing resources, the payoff is well worth the effort. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to Path of Exile 2 (POE2), the SRS Necromancer offers a rewarding and engaging experience. So, gather your minions, unleash the flames, and dominate the battlefield!

You can also check out the Guide to PoE 2 Farming: Best Builds Revealed.