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''This page is about the player [[background]]. For the monster, see [[Necromancer (monster)]].'' | ''This page is about the player [[background]]. For the monster, see [[Necromancer (monster)]].'' | ||
| + | {{flavour|The Necromancer is a magician who specialises in the less pleasant side of magic. Necromantic spells are a varied bunch, but many involve some degree of risk or harm to the caster.}} | ||
| + | '''Necromancers''' are magicians who specialise in the less pleasant side of magic - that involving death and the [[undead]]. Since many enemies later in the game have some form of [[life protection]], a Necromancer will probably have to branch out into other schools before they start facing demons. | ||
| − | + | ==Preferred Races== | |
| + | [[Hill Orc]], [[Demonspawn]], [[Deep Elf]], [[Deep Dwarf]], [[Vampire]], and [[Mummy]] are the recommended races if you pick a Necromancer Background. | ||
==Starting Equipment== | ==Starting Equipment== | ||
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*+0 [[robe]] | *+0 [[robe]] | ||
*[[Book of Necromancy]] | *[[Book of Necromancy]] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Ration]] |
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| − | ==Starting Skills== | + | Necromancers start with the [[Pain]] spell memorised, and can also memorise [[Animate Skeleton]] from turn 1. |
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| + | ==Starting Skills and Stats== | ||
These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | ||
*[[Dodging]]: 2 | *[[Dodging]]: 2 | ||
*[[Stealth]]: 2 | *[[Stealth]]: 2 | ||
| − | *[[Spellcasting]]: | + | *[[Spellcasting]]: 2 |
*[[Necromancy]]: 4 | *[[Necromancy]]: 4 | ||
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| + | Choosing Necromancer adds 7 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]]. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Necromancers have some extremely useful spells in their starter spellbook, including [[Regeneration]]. They are also the only background who start with the skills to make [[pain brand]] weapons useful. | Necromancers have some extremely useful spells in their starter spellbook, including [[Regeneration]]. They are also the only background who start with the skills to make [[pain brand]] weapons useful. | ||
| − | Necromancers are more limited in their religious options than other non-religious backgrounds, as all the good-aligned gods (plus [[Trog]] and [[Fedhas Madash]]) punish the use of Necromancy severely. Luckily, none of the three major "magic" gods ([[Sif Muna]], [[Vehumet]], and [[Kikubaaqudgha]]) are among them. Kiku, in fact, offers powers and gifts designed especially for Necromancers, and is a solid choice for capitalizing on their strong start with the Necromancy skill | + | Necromancers are more limited in their religious options than other non-religious backgrounds, as all the good-aligned gods (plus [[Trog]] and [[Fedhas Madash]]) punish the use of Necromancy severely. Luckily, none of the three major "magic" gods ([[Sif Muna]], [[Vehumet]], and [[Kikubaaqudgha]]) are among them. Kiku, in fact, offers powers and gifts designed especially for Necromancers, and is a solid choice for capitalizing on their strong start with the Necromancy skill, especially given that worshipping Kiku is likely to give you much more powerful offensive spells from his book gifts, as well as providing on-demand corpses which cover necromancy's biggest weakness. |
| + | ==History== | ||
| − | [[ | + | Prior to [[0.21]], the [[book of Necromancy]] had [[Control Undead]]. The removal of this spell gives Necromancers no way to deal with incorporeal undead using its starting spells. It also lacked [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]]. |
| − | [[ | + | Prior to [[0.14]], Necromancers started with only 1 level of Spellcasting. |
| + | {{backgrounds}} | ||
[[Category:Backgrounds]] | [[Category:Backgrounds]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:41, 15 April 2018
This page is about the player background. For the monster, see Necromancer (monster).
| The Necromancer is a magician who specialises in the less pleasant side of magic. Necromantic spells are a varied bunch, but many involve some degree of risk or harm to the caster. |
Necromancers are magicians who specialise in the less pleasant side of magic - that involving death and the undead. Since many enemies later in the game have some form of life protection, a Necromancer will probably have to branch out into other schools before they start facing demons.
Preferred Races
Hill Orc, Demonspawn, Deep Elf, Deep Dwarf, Vampire, and Mummy are the recommended races if you pick a Necromancer Background.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
Necromancers start with the Pain spell memorised, and can also memorise Animate Skeleton from turn 1.
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
- Dodging: 2
- Stealth: 2
- Spellcasting: 2
- Necromancy: 4
Choosing Necromancer adds 7 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.
Strategy
Necromancers have some extremely useful spells in their starter spellbook, including Regeneration. They are also the only background who start with the skills to make pain brand weapons useful.
Necromancers are more limited in their religious options than other non-religious backgrounds, as all the good-aligned gods (plus Trog and Fedhas Madash) punish the use of Necromancy severely. Luckily, none of the three major "magic" gods (Sif Muna, Vehumet, and Kikubaaqudgha) are among them. Kiku, in fact, offers powers and gifts designed especially for Necromancers, and is a solid choice for capitalizing on their strong start with the Necromancy skill, especially given that worshipping Kiku is likely to give you much more powerful offensive spells from his book gifts, as well as providing on-demand corpses which cover necromancy's biggest weakness.
History
Prior to 0.21, the book of Necromancy had Control Undead. The removal of this spell gives Necromancers no way to deal with incorporeal undead using its starting spells. It also lacked Borgnjor's Vile Clutch.
Prior to 0.14, Necromancers started with only 1 level of Spellcasting.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
