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|name=necromancer
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{{monster info|necromancer}}
|glyph={{White|@}}
 
|tile=[[file:necromancer.png]]
 
|flags={{Spellcaster flag}}<br>{{Actual spells flag}}<br>{{Warm blood flag}}<br>{{Evil flag}}<br>{{Speaks flag}}
 
|resistances=none
 
|vulnerabilities={{Holy vulnerability}}
 
|max_chunks=3
 
|meat={{Contaminated corpse}}
 
|xp=594
 
|holiness={{Natural}}
 
|magic_resistance=53
 
|hp_range=26 - 53
 
|avg_hp=40
 
|armour_class=0
 
|evasion=13
 
|habitat=land
 
|speed=10
 
|size={{Medium}}
 
|item_use={{Weapons armour}}
 
|attack1=6 ({{Hit type}}: {{Plain flavour}})
 
|attack2=
 
|attack3=
 
|attack4=
 
|hit_dice=10
 
|base_hp=2
 
|extra_hp=4
 
|fixed_hp=0
 
|intelligence={{High intelligence}}
 
|genus=human
 
|species=human
 
}}
 
{{Flavour|A wizard specializing in the practice of death magic.}}
 
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Necromancers''' are evil casters of [[Necromancy]] and [[Conjurations]], often found surrounded by [[undead]] minions.
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'''Necromancers''' are evil casters of [[Necromancy]] and [[Conjurations]], often found surrounded by [[derived undead]] minions. They usually appear in [[the Crypt]] and [[Vaults]], the deeper portion of [[the Dungeon]], or in one particular [[Ice Cave]] ending along with an army of [[simulacrum (monster)|simulacra]].
  
Spell Set A: [[Bolt of Cold]] (3d18), [[Bolt of Draining]] (3d15), [[Animate Dead]], [[Teleport Self]]
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{{monster spells|necromancer}}
  
Spell Set B: [[Bolt of Fire]] (3d18), [[Pain]] (d13), [[Invisibility]], [[Animate Dead]], [[Blink]]
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==Tips & Tricks==
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*Think of their [[Agony]] spell as somewhat like a single-target [[torment]]. Unlike torment, it requires line of effect and high [[willpower]] can negate it entirely; apart from that, you can take the sting out of it with [[negative energy resistance]], while a [[potion of lignification]] will render you entirely immune.
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*Watch out for the Bolt of Draining, which can pass through undead monsters harmlessly.
  
==Tips & Tricks==
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==History==
*They are often found in vaults filled with [[simulacrum]]. Watch out for any that have multiple attacks ([[hydra]]s for instance), especially if you lack [[cold resistance]].
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*Prior to [[0.27]], they could have one of two possible spell sets:
*Don't underestimate the punch of their various Bolt spells.
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**[[Bolt of Cold]] (3d18), [[Agony Range]], [[Bind Souls]], and [[Invisibility]]
*Try not to create any high-level corpses around them; they can animate a dead [[unique]] just as easily as you.
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**[[Bolt of Fire]] (3d18), [[Agony Range]], [[Bind Souls]], and [[Invisibility]]
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*In [[0.19]], necromancers gained [[Bind Souls]].
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*Prior to [[0.17]], they were able to cast [[Animate Dead]], [[Inner Flame]], and [[Simulacrum]].
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[[Category:Human]]

Latest revision as of 18:32, 28 April 2024

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necromancer pNecromancer.png
HP 26-54
HD 10
XP 614
Speed 10
AC 2
EV 13
Will 60
Attack1 6 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type human, human
Flags Evil
Speaks
Warm-blooded
An evil wizard who is devoted to the practice of death magic, the mastery of unholy energies, and the raising of corpses into a parody of life.

Useful Info

Necromancers are evil casters of Necromancy and Conjurations, often found surrounded by derived undead minions. They usually appear in the Crypt and Vaults, the deeper portion of the Dungeon, or in one particular Ice Cave ending along with an army of simulacra.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Bolt of Draining (3d18) Wizard flag
Slot2 Agony Wizard flag
Slot3 Bind Souls Wizard flag
Slot4 Invisibility Emergency flag,
Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Think of their Agony spell as somewhat like a single-target torment. Unlike torment, it requires line of effect and high willpower can negate it entirely; apart from that, you can take the sting out of it with negative energy resistance, while a potion of lignification will render you entirely immune.
  • Watch out for the Bolt of Draining, which can pass through undead monsters harmlessly.

History