Black River

Black River is a unique one-handed Scythe that can only be equipped by the Necromancer and can be found in any World Tier. Better versions can drop in higher Difficulties.

To target farm the Black River head to the Gaping Crevasse (Map) near Gea Kul to face The Echo of Duriel.

The Necromancer has access to other specific Necromancer Unique Items.

Black River

"The scrolls describe a river of tar that separated the living from the land of the dead. Any unfortunate soul who tried to cross would be dragged down into oblivion." -Notes of Scholar Kamien

Type: Unique Scythe
Class: Necromancer

Description: Corpse Explosion consumes up to 4 additional Corpses around the initial Corpse, gaining [120 - 160]% [x] damage and [42.0 - 50.0]% Size per additional Corpse consumed.

+[30.0 - 50.0]% Chance for Corpse Explosion to Deal Double Damage
+[2 - 3] to Corpse Skills
+[80 - 94] Intelligence
+[80 - 94] Intelligence

Changes to Black River

Patch 1.2.0, October 27, 2023

Damage to Healthy Enemies affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of All Corpse Skills at up to 1 Rank above normal value.
Damage to Distant Enemies affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of the Hewed Flesh Passive.