Necromancy - Revision history

Rock: added that necromancy scrolls can be crafted

2020-04-19T14:27:05Z

added that necromancy scrolls can be crafted

Granyk: added mastery reference

2018-12-23T20:29:26Z

added mastery reference

Icbat: /* See Also */ Removing underscores from link display text

2016-10-30T17:00:34Z

‎See Also: Removing underscores from link display text

Icbat: /* Spells */ added missing spell (curse weapon)

2016-10-30T16:59:25Z

‎Spells: added missing spell (curse weapon)

JC the Builder: making the formatting look nicer and miner rewordings

2016-01-31T16:18:19Z

making the formatting look nicer and miner rewordings

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JC the Builder: /* Training */ rewording suit info

2016-01-31T16:00:58Z

‎Training: rewording suit info

Lowdownandshifty: /* Spells */ Added "This form is useful for regaining mana while training magic skills" to lich form

2016-01-10T19:03:00Z

‎Spells: Added "This form is useful for regaining mana while training magic skills" to lich form

Odysseas at 02:09, 20 November 2014

2014-11-20T02:09:58Z

Lowdownandshifty: /* Spells / Included a where Spirit Speak is required and † where Spirit Speak affects spell effectiveness

2014-03-02T17:49:24Z

‎Spells: Included a * where Spirit Speak is required and † where Spirit Speak affects spell effectiveness

EnteringBritannia: /* Necromancy Scrolls */ Updated link to new Stratics board

2013-09-15T12:19:41Z

‎Necromancy Scrolls: Updated link to new Stratics board

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 ==Necromancy Scrolls==
-Necromancy scrolls cannot be purchased from NPCs; they are looted from monsters and [[Treasure Chest]]s. Certain scrolls drop on specific monsters. Here are some examples:
+Necromancy scrolls cannot be purchased from NPCs.  They are either crafted by a scribe or looted from monsters and [[Treasure Chest]]s. Certain scrolls drop on specific monsters. Here are some examples:
 :*'''Animate Dead''' - [[Ratman Mage]]s

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 To use the skill, you simply have to cast any of the spells available to you in the spellbook. The more proficient you become at the skill, the more successful and powerful your spells will become.
 ==Training==
 Wearing a good suit will greatly improve training. The most important property will be 100% [[Lower Reagent Cost]] forgo using reagents. Other desirable properties include: 40% [[Lower Mana Cost]], 2 [[Faster Casting]], 6 [[Faster Cast Recovery]], and as much [[Mana Regeneration]] as possible.

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 ==See Also==
 * [[Spirit Speak]]
-* [[Formulas_and_Game_Mechanics]]
+* [[Formulas_and_Game_Mechanics|Formulas and Game Mechanics]]
 * [[Bedlam]]
 * [[Ilhenir the Stained]]

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 ! width="110" | Minimum Skill
 ! Description
 |-
 | [[Image:Blood_oath.jpg]]

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 ==Training==
 * '''0 - 40''': Train at NPC Necromancer in [[New Haven]]
-Wearing a good suit will greatly improve training. The most important property will be 100% [[Lower Reagent Cost]] if you don't want to use up any reagents. The next most important would be having 40% [[Lower Mana Cost]]. In addition make sure to wear 2 [[Faster Casting]], 6 [[Faster Cast Recovery]], and as much [[Mana Regeneration]] as you can.
+* '''40 - 50''': Cast [[Pain Spike]] on yourself
 * '''40 - 50''': Cast [[Pain Spike]]
 * '''50 - 70''': Cast [[Horrific Beast]]
 * '''70 - 90''': Cast [[Wither]]

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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | The caster transforms into a [[Lich]] with increased [[Mana Regeneration]] and other abilities.
+| rowspan="2" | The caster transforms into a [[Lich]] with increased [[Mana Regeneration]] and other abilities. This form is useful for regaining mana while training magic skills.
 |-
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 * '''50 - 70''': Cast [[Horrific Beast]]
 * '''70 - 90''': Cast [[Wither]]
-* '''90 - 110''': Cast [[Lich Form]]
+* '''90 - 100''': Cast [[Lich Form]]
-* '''110 - 120''': Cast [[Vampiric Embrace]]
+* '''100 - 120''': Cast [[Vampiric Embrace]]
 ==Spells==

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 ==Spells==
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 | rowspan="2" | [[Image:Curse_weapon.jpg]]
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Briefly enchants the caster's weapon to gain the power of life drain.
+| rowspan="2" | †Briefly enchants the caster's weapon to gain the power of life drain.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Creates a pact between the target and caster. Any damage dealt to the caster by the target is reflected back.
+| rowspan="2" | †Creates a pact between the target and caster. Any damage dealt to the caster by the target is reflected back.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Target becomes vulnerable to fire and poison damage.
+| rowspan="2" | †Target becomes vulnerable to fire and poison damage.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Target temporarily loses health.
+| rowspan="2" | †Target temporarily loses health.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Transforms the caster into a [[Wraith]]. The caster gains mana leech and other abilities.
+| rowspan="2" | †Transforms the caster into a [[Wraith]]. The caster gains mana leech and other abilities.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | The target of this spell is forced to expend more on mana when using mana.
+| rowspan="2" | †The target of this spell is forced to expend more on mana when using mana.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | The caster can bring forth a pet. Each has their own special abilities.
+| rowspan="2" | *†The caster can bring forth a pet. Each has their own special abilities.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Target is cursed and takes poison damage every few seconds until the effect wears off.
+| rowspan="2" | †Target is cursed and takes poison damage every few seconds until the effect wears off.
 |-
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Ghosts in [[Champion Spawn]] regions without a corpse are sent to the [[Chaos Shrine]].
+| rowspan="2" | *Ghosts in [[Champion Spawn]] regions without a corpse are sent to the [[Chaos Shrine]].
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 ! width="70" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Mana Cost
 ! width="95" style="text-align: center; font-size:90%;" | Minimum Skill
-| rowspan="2" | Summons a [[Revenant]] to attack a choosen target.
+| rowspan="2" | *†Summons a [[Revenant]] to attack a choosen target.
 |-
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 Necromancy scrolls cannot be purchased from NPCs; they can be looted from monsters and chests. It should be noted that only certain monsters carry certain Necromancy Scrolls.
-An [http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?p=171511| old source] provides the following locations for the scrolls:
+An [http://stratics.com/community/threads/necromancer-faq.11762/| old stratics thread] (link updated in Sept. 2013) provides the following locations for the scrolls:
 :*Animate Dead: [[Ratman Mage]]s.
 :*Blood Oath: Ratman Mages, [[Evil Mage]]s, [[Imp]]s, and [[Nightmare]]s.