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I haven't been able to settle down and play BG3 because of work so in the meantime, I've been reading up on classes & subclasses online. I want to play some kind of 'Necromancer' in-game, strolling into town with an army of undead and I'm having trouble choosing between two subclasses.

The obvious choice I feel would be the Wizard's School of Necromancy and their ability to Animate Dead. Thematically, they fit the typical Necromancer vibe as well.

On the other hand, the Circle of Spores Druid can also animate the dead with Fungal Infestation. Thematically, a Druid that's into death and decay seems pretty cool.

Was just wondering if anyone had any input on each of the subclasses pros/cons in combat and which you guys would choose if you were going for a Necromancer in the game.

My solution to this is to main a necro wizard and convert shadowheart to a spore Druid. Still fits thematically I think. She will be my dark queen of the dead. Can role play a partnership that hates the standard Oakfather druid / Selune worshipper masses while still abhorring the Absolute.