Beginner fit: Very good
Necromancer
Necromancer is the safest Acolyte starting point for most new players. It gives you space to learn enemy attacks while your summons do the work.
Open decision pageAcolyte decisions
Should you play Acolyte?
Acolyte fits players who like controlling the fight indirectly. You can let minions handle pressure, stack damage over time, or trade safety for stronger spell damage.
Fast routing
Safest first character
Necromancer or Void Knight
Lowest mechanical pressure
Necromancer
Best fast Rogue starter
Falconer
Most direct melee starter
Void Knight
Class fit
Answer these before choosing a mastery.
Best fit
Do you want minions, curses, or health-as-a-resource gameplay?
Beginner friendliness
High if you start Necromancer, moderate if you jump straight into Lich or Warlock without learning defenses.
Build direction
Start with minions if you want the calmest campaign. Move toward curses, necrotic damage, or self-sacrifice once you know how incoming damage feels.
Acolyte masteries
These pages are placeholders for routing, not detailed build clusters yet.
Beginner fit: Not the first Acolyte pick for cautious players
Lich
Lich is for players who want aggressive spell or damage-over-time setups and are comfortable watching their health and sustain.
Open decision pageBeginner fit: Good after you understand Acolyte basics
Warlock
Warlock fits players who like setting up enemies and letting curses do the work. It is strong, but it asks you to understand layers of damage and defense.
Open decision pageRelated decisions
Use the build hubs if you are comparing across classes.