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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Josephine''' is a [[unique]] [[evil]] [[necromancer (monster)|necromancer]] with two nasty bolt spells in her repertoire. She typically wields a branded [[dagger]] and has an entourage of [[undead]] monsters surrounding her.
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'''Josephine''' is a [[unique]] [[evil]] [[necromancer (monster)|necromancer]] with several nasty spells in her repertoire. She typically wields a branded [[dagger]] and has an entourage of [[undead]] monsters surrounding her.  Notably, she can create [[simulacra]] from nearby corpses.
  
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*[[Cold]] and [[negative energy]] resistance will take the sting out of her bolt spells, though you'll need rN+++ to completely avoid [[draining]].  rN+ will negate Agony, though.
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*[[Cold]] and [[negative energy]] resistance will take the sting out of her spells.  In particular, rN+ will completely negate Agony.
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*Try not to kill any corpse-leaving monsters around her: this will deny her the use of her Simulacrum spell.
 
*Try to separate her from her undead pets. She can deal a lot of HP and XP damage blasting you with bolts while you hack your way toward her.
 
*Try to separate her from her undead pets. She can deal a lot of HP and XP damage blasting you with bolts while you hack your way toward her.
 
*If she has any particularly strong pets, you can use a [[wand of enslavement]] to turn it against her.
 
*If she has any particularly strong pets, you can use a [[wand of enslavement]] to turn it against her.

Revision as of 17:05, 13 December 2013

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Josephine @Josephine.png
HP 69
HD 9
XP 989
Speed 10
AC 0
EV 10
Will 60
Attack1 11 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities Holy
Habitat Land
Intelligence High
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type human, human
Flags Actual spells
Evil
Speaks
Spellcaster
Unique
Warm-blooded
A hideous crone, her face covered in warts, moles and the occasional patch of hair, Josephine's appearance may fool one into thinking she is some weak old woman, but she is truly a formidable necromancer. The use of black magic has taken a physical toll on and prematurely aged Josephine, turning the once beautiful lady into an ugly hag.


Useful Info

Josephine is a unique evil necromancer with several nasty spells in her repertoire. She typically wields a branded dagger and has an entourage of undead monsters surrounding her. Notably, she can create simulacra from nearby corpses.

Location

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 Bolt of Cold (3d17)
Slot2 Agony
Slot3 none
Slot4 Animate Dead
Slot5 Simulacrum
Slot6 none

Tips & Tricks

  • Cold and negative energy resistance will take the sting out of her spells. In particular, rN+ will completely negate Agony.
  • Try not to kill any corpse-leaving monsters around her: this will deny her the use of her Simulacrum spell.
  • Try to separate her from her undead pets. She can deal a lot of HP and XP damage blasting you with bolts while you hack your way toward her.
  • If she has any particularly strong pets, you can use a wand of enslavement to turn it against her.