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[[Simulacrum]] is a level 6 [[Ice Magic|Ice]]/[[Necromancy]] spell which creates [[Simulacrum (monster)|simulacra]] from a [[corpse]].
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''For the monster, see [[Simulacrum (monster)]]''
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==Effect==
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Casting Simulacrum converts a single corpse laying at your feet into undead beings made of ice. The number of simulacra created is randomized, but increases based on spell power and the size of the corpse. Maximum amount is 8.<ref>{{source ref|0.24.0|spl-summoning.cc|1983}}</ref>
  
{{Flavour|This spell uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica of the original being out of ice. This magic is unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted into a small puddle of water first. Note that simulacra are incapable of leaving the level they were created on.}}
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The kind of simulacrum created is based on the type of the original monster slain. These creatures will do additional ice damage on top of the normal damage for their kind, so the damage output of creatures with multiple attacks is greatly increased. When killed, simulacra leave behind only a short-lived freezing [[cloud]].
 
 
[[Simulacrum]] is a powerful [[Necromancy]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell which converts a wielded [[corpse]], [[chunk]], [[sausage]], [[beef jerky]], or [[meat ration]] into undead beings made of ice. Using chunks is preferable over corpses, as a single corpse will often produce multiple chunks, resulting in multiple monsters instead of just one. These creatures will do additional ice damage on top of the normal damage for their kind, so the damage output of creatures with multiple attacks is greatly increased. When killed, simulacra leave behind only a short-lived freezing [[cloud]].
 
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Followers of [[Kikubaaqudgha]], having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight [[titan]] simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of [[Sublimation of Blood]] lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them. Haste them for double the fun!
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*Followers of [[Kikubaaqudgha]], having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight [[titan]] simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of [[Sublimation of Blood]] lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them.
*Using a food item will create a simulacrum of a fairly boring animal. You'll probably get more mileage out of simply eating the thing.
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*Corpses of [[Shapeshifter]]s and [[Glowing shapeshifter]]s are unaffected by [[Animate Dead]], but it's possible to create simulacra with them.
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*[[Derived undead]]
 
*[[Derived undead]]
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*[[Bind Souls]]
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.11]], Simulacrum could not be cast on wielded food items.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], simulacra's duration was significantly longer.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], the spell would turn all corpses in line of sight into Simulacra. Some monsters were also able to cast the spell.
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*Prior to [[0.16]], you needed to wield a [[chunk]] of meat to cast Simulacrum.
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*Between versions [[0.11]] and [[0.14]], Simulacrum could be cast on wielded carnivorous food items.
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==References==
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Revision as of 22:53, 12 February 2020

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This article is about the spell. For the monster, see Simulacrum (monster)

Simulacrum (spell)

Simulacrum is a level 6 Ice/Necromancy spell which creates simulacra from a corpse.

Effect

Casting Simulacrum converts a single corpse laying at your feet into undead beings made of ice. The number of simulacra created is randomized, but increases based on spell power and the size of the corpse. Maximum amount is 8.[1]

The kind of simulacrum created is based on the type of the original monster slain. These creatures will do additional ice damage on top of the normal damage for their kind, so the damage output of creatures with multiple attacks is greatly increased. When killed, simulacra leave behind only a short-lived freezing cloud.

Tips & Tricks

  • Followers of Kikubaaqudgha, having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight titan simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of Sublimation of Blood lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them.
  • Corpses of Shapeshifters and Glowing shapeshifters are unaffected by Animate Dead, but it's possible to create simulacra with them.

See Also

History

  • Prior to 0.19, simulacra's duration was significantly longer.
  • Prior to 0.17, the spell would turn all corpses in line of sight into Simulacra. Some monsters were also able to cast the spell.
  • Prior to 0.16, you needed to wield a chunk of meat to cast Simulacrum.
  • Between versions 0.11 and 0.14, Simulacrum could be cast on wielded carnivorous food items.

References