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==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 [[undead]] minions. They usually appear with a band of [[undead]] minions in [[the Crypt]] or in uncommon [[Dungeon]] [[vault]]s.
 
 
Spell Set A: [[Bolt of Cold]] (3d18), [[Bolt of Draining]] (3d15), [[Animate Dead]], [[Teleport Self]]
 
 
 
Spell Set B: [[Bolt of Fire]] (3d18), [[Pain]] (d13), [[Invisibility]], [[Animate Dead]], [[Blink]]
 
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*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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*If you run into a necromancer in an obvious [[door]]ed-off vault, the back chamber will be filled with [[simulacrum]]. Watch out for any that have multiple attacks ([[hydra]]s for instance), especially if you lack [[cold resistance]].
 
*Don't underestimate the punch of their various Bolt spells.
 
*Don't underestimate the punch of their various Bolt spells.
 
*Try not to create any high-level corpses around them; they can animate a dead [[unique]] just as easily as you.
 
*Try not to create any high-level corpses around them; they can animate a dead [[unique]] just as easily as you.

Revision as of 05:50, 25 January 2013

necromancer @Necromancer.png
HP 26 - 53
HD 10
XP 594
Speed 10
AC 0
EV 13
Will 53
Attack1 6 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities Holy
Habitat land
Intelligence High
Uses Weapons & armour
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type human, human
Flags Spellcaster
Actual spells
Warm-blooded
Evil
Speaks
A wizard specializing in the practice of death magic.

Useful Info

Necromancers are evil casters of Necromancy and Conjurations, often found surrounded by undead minions. They usually appear with a band of undead minions in the Crypt or in uncommon Dungeon vaults.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Bolt of Cold (3d18)
Slot2 Bolt of Draining (3d15)
Slot3 none
Slot4 Animate Dead
Slot5 Simulacrum
Slot6 none
Spell set II
Slot1 Bolt of Fire (3d18)
Slot2 Pain (d13)
Slot3 Invisibility
Slot4 Animate Dead
Slot5 Animate Dead
Slot6 Invisibility

Tips & Tricks

  • If you run into a necromancer in an obvious doored-off vault, the back chamber will be filled with simulacrum. Watch out for any that have multiple attacks (hydras for instance), especially if you lack cold resistance.
  • Don't underestimate the punch of their various Bolt spells.
  • Try not to create any high-level corpses around them; they can animate a dead unique just as easily as you.