Let’s be real – the first few hours of a new Diablo 4 season can feel like watching paint dry. You just want to cut through those low levels fast and get to the juicy stuff. Season 11’s here, and with the new Tower dungeon plus those pesky Lesser Evil invasions popping up, there’s no time to waste. If you’re staring at character select, wondering what’s going to get you into endgame without frying your brain, you might want to give the Necromancer another shot. Running a Minion Necro has always been a safe bet for leveling – keeping a crew of skeletons doing the heavy lifting while you focus on positioning is just smart – but this time? With the addition of the Diablo 4 Items like the Gravebloom Unique Mace, it’s starting to look downright ridiculous in the best way.

Minion builds have this effortless efficiency to them. You’re not stressing over every mob when a wall of bone and claws is soaking up hits for you. It’s reliable, quick, and perfect when your gear’s a mess in those early world tiers. Players often ditch it after hitting the Paragon board, chasing flashier setups – but that habit might not stick in Season 11. The Gravebloom changes the game by making your Golem more than just a shield. Suddenly, the big guy’s smashing through packs with damage you don’t usually see until much later.

We’ve had Golem builds shine briefly before, but this time it’s different. Early game, the Golem’s usually just your chunk of meat soaking damage – now it’s a tank and a damage dealer rolled into one. That’s massive for leveling speed because you’re not waiting until the high levels to feel strong. The weapon’s stats slot right into the minion playstyle, making it easier to plow through dungeons and events without stopping to micromanage every fight. It’s the kind of change that makes you keep a build longer than planned.

One of the best parts is how smoothly it carries you into the endgame. Normally, a leveling build feels clunky once you reach harder content, forcing you to tear it apart and start over. With this setup, you’re already in good shape for the Tower runs and can fine-tune by sacrificing certain minions to boost the Golem’s damage further. Instead of an awkward gear and skill overhaul, you’re evolving the same core build. Pair that with the grind for the right drops, and it makes hitting level 100 before your mates a real possibility – so grab a Necro and start hunting that mace through your D4 items buy to lock in for an insane Season 11 push.