Necromancy
Introduction
This channel lists the general natural combat style progression template for players to follow.
Last Revised: 01 March 2024
Disclaimer
Priorities can of course change depending on the content being done by the player. You should note that when you upgrade weapons, you can sell the weapon being upgraded to deduct cost from the new weapon.
If an item is not in the order it was deemed not worth buying.
As prices change, updates occur, and knowledge expands, **^^the order is subject to change at any time.
Feel free to ask in #pvm-help for a tailored list for the content that you do!
Early Money Making
To make money to fund your first style early on, it is recommended to do either Croesus or easy clue scrolls.
Necromancy Specific Upgrades
Necromancy hosts a few upgrade paths which are not purchaseable, but impact how fast you will progress.
Kili's Tasks
Upon reaching level 70 you have the option to choose your path between power and tank armour. Completing either branch allows you to create the weaponry.
⬥ For less experienced players it is suggested to take the tank armour path.
• These tasks are easier albeit more time consuming, and will make obtaining T90 weapons easier.
It is strongly advised to avoid upgrading armour too much as it delays purchasing The First Necromancer equipment 
.
Nexuses
Nexuses are items used in Necromancy that can store ectoplasm 
and necrotic runes 
, similar to rune pouches for Magic. However, unlike the pouch, a nexus can hold up to a maximum stack (2,147,483,647) of each necrotic rune. They can be worn in the ammunition slot.
The unattuned deathwarden nexus 
is crafted using the soul forge within the City of Um in the tier 60 section, requiring an ensouled bar, a silver bar and a cut sapphire. Before the deathwarden nexus can be used to store ectoplasm and necrotic runes, it must be attuned at the dark portal located in the City of Um.
A superior nexus, Zemouregal's nexus 
, has an additional passive effect that increases the level of Bone Shield by 15 levels. It is obtained by killing 100 Vorkath.
Necromancy Upgrade Order
This is a generalized order which assumes a starting point of T60 weapons and armour.
For further information on each upgrade check the relevant section in #armour-and-weapons, #perks and #perk-information, #permanent-unlocks, or #eof-specs.
If you would like specialised advice, ask in #pvm-help.
For a checklist version, visit the RS Wiki page at https://runescape.wiki/w/PvM_unlock_guide#Upgrade_order.
Stage 1: No Real Variance Based on Content
⬥ Ring of Vigour 
- 
50,000
• Can convert into a passive after Extinction with a warped gem
⬥ Level 99 Herblore 
• Can boost from 99 to make Elder Overloads with the aid of pulse cores, and can request assistance to make Adrenaline Renewals
⬥ Upgrade to T70 Weapons 
• Entry Level Perks 
⬩ Refer to #perks for setups as well as cost
⬥ T70 Deathdealer (Power Armour)
⬥ Cinderbane Gloves 
- 
61,749,691
• Skip Cinderbanes if mostly doing poison immune content.
⬥ Berserker's Fury 
(56 Archaeology 
) - 17,746,935
⬥ Craft the Deathwarden Nexus
⬥ Amulet of Souls 
- 56,622,171
⬥ Upgrade to T80 Weapons 
⬥ Igneous Kal-Mor 
- free!
⬥ Scripture of Jas 
- 22,005,835
Stage 2: Some Variance Based on Content/Wealth
⬥ 112 Archaeology (refer to !relic for setups)
• Will need to use 
boosts to unlock 650 energy and certain relics
⬥ Upgrade to T90 Weapons 
⬥ Best-in-slot weapon perks
• AS4E2 P6AS1 for dual-wield weapons 
+ 
- 183,176,961
• This combination allows you to keep Aftershock while swapping either weapon for 
or 
while using 
• AS4 is a very strong perk in its own right. If you fail going for AS4E2, feel free to use AS4 in its place for the time being.
⬥ Reaver's Ring 
- 142,548,180
• Only use it if it does not push you below 97% hitchance. You can use !hitchance in #bot-commands to check this
⬥ Biting 4 
- 99,329,557
⬥ Soulbound Lantern 
- 790,868,036
⬥ 2 pieces of The First Necromancer set between:
• Crown 
- 111,246,447
• Robe Top - 217,384,456
• Robe Bottom 
- 211,051,142
• Boots 
- 116,850,224
⬥ 2 missing pieces of The First Necromancer set above
⬥ Omni Guard 
- 556,670,160
⬥ Scripture of Ful 
- 320,732,953
⬥ The First Necromancer Gloves 
- 17,548,664
⬥ Essence of Finality (with Death Guard (Tier 70)) 
- 258,502,406
Stage 3: Pretty Low ROI
⬥ Ruination 
- 715,701,835
⬥ Erethdor's Grimoire 
- 217,539,374
⬥ Death Guard Flanking 4 Switch - 5,500,484
• Primarily for group based content, with some niche solo uses, skip if these do not pertain to you.
⬥ Limitless 
- 870,732,000
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