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RS3 Necromancy Post-120 Updates: What Changed in 2026
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Necromancy continues to evolve in 2026 with significant updates that have reshaped the combat meta in RuneScape 3. Here's a roundup of the biggest changes.
## Tier 100 Necromancy Weapons
Jagex released tier 100 Necromancy weapons in early 2026:
### Primordial Scythe
Style: Melee-Necromancy hybrid, Special: 5x5 AoE with life-steal, Requirement: 115 Necromancy, 90 Attack, GE Price: 2.5B+
### Astral Convergence Staff
Style: Magic-Necromancy hybrid, Special: Conjure two extra ghosts simultaneously, Requirement: 115 Necromancy, 90 Magic, GE Price: 1.8B+
### Umbral Bow
Style: Ranged-Necromancy hybrid, Special: Splits damage between target and nearby enemies, Requirement: 115 Necromancy, 90 Ranged, GE Price: 2.1B+
## Balance Changes
### Conjure Rework (January 2026)
- All conjures now scale with Necromancy level (not just gear)
- Ghost: Heals 5% of damage done -> 15%
- Skeleton: Damage increased by 20%
- Zombie: Can now taunt bosses for 2 seconds
- Phantom: New conjure (level 110) - deals AoE damage over time
### Essence Changes
- Maximum essence increased from 80 to 100
- Essence regeneration rate increased by 15%
- New incantation: 'Essence Font' - restores 40 essence over 10 seconds
## New Boss: The Umbral Titan
Location: Beneath the City of Um, Requirement: 110 Necromancy
Mechanics: Darkness phases, Essence draining, Conjure management
Drops: Tier 100 weapon components, Umbral Codex, Essence of Darkness
### Drop Table
- Umbral Core (weapon component): 1/200, 800M+
- Essence of Darkness: 1/50, 45M
- Umbral Codex (ability unlock): 1/100, 300M
- Necromancy Catalyst: 1/40, 12M
## Community Reception
Overall positive. Players appreciate the conjure rework making Necromancy feel more tactical, tier 100 weapons giving long-term goals, and the Umbral Titan being challenging but fair.
## What's Coming Next?
According to Jagex's roadmap: Necromancy Slayer Masters, Necromancy Dungeon under City of Um, Tier 105 weapons planned for late 2026/early 2027, and PvP Necromancy balancing adjustments.