Necrobinder
"They will be avenged... I will not falter..."
A Spireborn lich who seeks revenge. Calls upon her trusty left hand, Osty, in combat. Highest skill ceiling of all 5 characters.
Stack Doom to execute enemies; buff Osty to absorb damage; cycle Souls for burst draw; Graveyard recycling
Summon 1 at start of your turn.
Key Mechanics
Doom Execution System
Doom is a stacking purple debuff applied to enemies. When an enemy's remaining HP falls below their current Doom total, they are instantly executed. CRITICAL: execution happens at the end of the enemy's turn — you must survive their final attack. Example: Enemy at 30 HP with 31 Doom → dies at end of their next turn. Always pair Doom with defense. No Escape scales infinitely: each cast applies 10 + 5 per 10 existing Doom stacks.
Osty Companion
Osty is a skeletal hand that starts each fight beside you. Summon X raises Osty's Max HP by X. Die for You: Osty absorbs ALL unblocked attack damage from one hit — essentially a free shield. Bound Phylactery (starter relic) gives Summon 1 at turn start passively. Invest in Osty early — a high-HP Osty can absorb boss hits that would otherwise kill you.
Soul Cards
Soul cards are zero-cost colorless cards that draw 2 cards when played. They are generated by specific cards (not found as rewards) and added directly to your deck. The Soul Engine archetype revolves around generating enough Souls to cycle your entire deck each turn, converting draw into damage via Haunt.
Graveyard Recycling
Necrobinder can retrieve Exhausted cards from the Graveyard (exhaust pile) for replay. High-impact spells can be looped with the right relics. This enables Exhaust Loop — thin your deck to 5-10 cards, cycle everything, and fire your best cards every single turn.
Beginner Tips
- ▸ Start with Doom. It has the widest unlocked card pool and most forgiving learning curve.
- ▸ Pick up Scythe early and use it every fight. Permanently gains damage each use — can hit 100+ by Act 3.
- ▸ Defense is mandatory in Doom builds. Doom kills at end of enemy's turn. You have to eat one more hit. Negative Pulse does both jobs (Doom + Block) in one card.
- ▸ Don't pursue minion swarm without finding Necromancer's Crown boss relic first.
- ▸ Avoid Ethereal cards unless you have a reliable hand-size plan — they vanish if unplayed.
- ▸ Slow down. Know what is left in your deck before committing a turn. Necrobinder has the most decision points of any character.
Card Tier List
Early Access — rankings reflect the March 2026 launch build and will shift with patches.
Key Cards
| Card | Cost | Effect | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death's Door | ? | Deal 3 damage 3 times to all, apply 3 Doom to all | S |
| Time's Up | 2 | Deal damage equal to target's total Doom | S |
| Countdown | 1 | Apply 6 Doom to random enemy at turn start each turn | S |
| Scythe | 2 | Deal 13 damage; permanently gain +damage per use for the run | S |
| Neurosurge | ? | High-impact Doom utility | S |
| Deathbringer | 2 | Apply 21 Doom + 1 Weak to all enemies | A |
| No Escape | 1 | Apply 10 Doom + 5 per 10 existing Doom | A |
| Negative Pulse | 1 | Gain 5 Block, apply 7 Doom to all | A |
| Blight Strike | 1 | Deal 8 damage, apply Doom = damage dealt | A |
| End of Days | 3 | Apply 29 Doom to all; execute any target where Doom >= HP | A |
| Borrowed Time | 1 | Gain 1 Energy for every 3 personal Doom stacks | A |
| Shroud | 1 | Gain 2 Block whenever you apply Doom | A |
| Invoke | 1 | Summon 2 for Osty, gain 2 Energy | A |
| Spur | 1 | Retain a card, Summon 3, heal Osty 5 HP | A |
| Haunt | 2 | Power: deal 6 damage per Soul played | A |
| Pull Aggro | 2 | Summon 4 for Osty, gain 7 Block | B |
| Reanimate | 2 | Summon 20 for Osty | B |
| Dark Pact | 0 | Exhaust a card from hand, draw 2 | B |
| Capture Spirit | 1 | Add 3 Soul cards to your deck | B |
Build Archetypes
Doom Execution
Stack Doom fast via Death's Door + Countdown + Deathbringer. Use Time's Up as finisher or let thresholds auto-execute. No Escape scales infinitely with itself. Borrowed Time gives free energy scaling. Must pair with defense — Negative Pulse does both jobs (Doom + Block) in one card. Doom kills at end of the enemy's turn — you eat one more hit every time.
Osty Tank/Beatdown
Invest heavy in Summon X cards to grow Osty's HP pool. Use Squeeze + Flatten combo as primary damage. Reanimate (+20 HP) is excellent. Bone Flute relic gives Block whenever Osty attacks. Glass cannon — needs defensive support.
Soul Engine
Generate zero-cost Soul cards (draw 2 each) to cycle the deck every turn. Haunt converts Soul plays into damage. Devour Life and Reave generate Souls without Exhausting for infinite scaling. Keep the Soul deck lean — Quest Cards clog the engine.
Top Relics
Best relics to look for on a Necrobinder run (universal + character-specific)
Necrobinder Relics
Relics exclusive to Necrobinder