Ume's Lament

Ume's Lament is a unique Grim Wand in Diablo 2 Resurrected that provides solid utility for Necromancers throughout Nightmare difficulty. Available at level 28, this wand combines skill bonuses with useful defensive attributes, making it a reliable choice until better alternatives become available.

Balanced Necromancer Stats

The wand offers +2 to Necromancer Skill Levels, 20% Faster Cast Rate, and +40 to Mana—a strong combination for any spellcasting build. The unique +2 to Decrepify makes it the only item in the game with this specific bonus, and +3 to Terror further supports curse-focused playstyles. The Hit Causes Monster to Flee 50% provides defensive spacing, though it can be situationally annoying.

Mid-Game Powerhouse

Ume's Lament shines during Nightmare difficulty, where its FCR helps reach important breakpoints and the skill bonuses keep spells potent. It works well for bone mancers, summoners, and curse specialists alike. However, by Hell difficulty, most builds transition to Spirit runeword for superior stats or specialized options like Arm of King Leoric for summoners and Boneshade for bonemancers. The fleeing effect becomes more problematic in dense mob situations where positioning matters. A worthy placeholder, but eventually replaced.