There have been about a billion 'best 6 box group' threads, and in all those threads, I have NEVER seen anyone recommend a necromancer. Are necros really that bad in a group (I've never played one personally)? Is there any situation where you might actually want to add one in?
If you have to ask that question you never play with a real NecroMaster (yes, I meant to spell it that way).
But I need to mention this caveat. With EQ being dumb so much, and with MQ2 script running, those lines are much closer now, than it was in the past.
A NecroMaster in a weak group would keep that group alive and thriving.
The only class that can do all the following and does it well.
1) CC
2 ) Pet Off_tank.
3) Group mana regen.
4 ) Agro-management. (I can keep agro off a healer and do it fast).
5) Rez without blinking. I have over 1400 EE. FYI< those are being earned by SACing my chars, lol.
6) Wipe out multiple mobs at the same time.
7) Control wipes, yes it was once a skill for players to die correctly and Necros to flop in the safe spot.
8) Pulling, splitting.
9) Two Necros in a raid will increase the DPS for the entire raid.
10 ) Best farmers in the game, you want to be in my group.