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{{flavour|The Summoner specialises in calling creatures from this and other worlds to give assistance. Although they can at first summon only very wimpy creatures, the more advanced summoning spells allow summoners to call on such powers as elementals and demons.}}
 
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==Preferred Races==
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[[Deep Elf]], [[Hill Orc]], [[Merfolk]], [[Tengu]], [[Vine Stalker]] and [[Vampire]] are the recommended races if you pick a Summoner Background.
  
 
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==Strategy==
 
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Recommended species for Summoner include [[Deep Elf]], [[Kobold]], [[Naga]], [[Draconian]], [[Ogre]], [[Tengu]], [[Vampire]], and [[Mummy]].
 
 
 
Relying on summoned creatures to kill opponents for you does reduce your gained XP somewhat. Don't be afraid to get your hands a little dirty when dealing with generally harmless foes.
 
Relying on summoned creatures to kill opponents for you does reduce your gained XP somewhat. Don't be afraid to get your hands a little dirty when dealing with generally harmless foes.
  

Revision as of 03:40, 21 April 2014

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The Summoner specialises in calling creatures from this and other worlds to give assistance. Although they can at first summon only very wimpy creatures, the more advanced summoning spells allow summoners to call on such powers as elementals and demons.

Preferred Races

Deep Elf, Hill Orc, Merfolk, Tengu, Vine Stalker and Vampire are the recommended races if you pick a Summoner Background.

Starting Equipment

Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.

Starting Skills

These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.

Strategy

Relying on summoned creatures to kill opponents for you does reduce your gained XP somewhat. Don't be afraid to get your hands a little dirty when dealing with generally harmless foes.

History

In 0.14 they will start with 2 Spellcasting.

Backgrounds
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