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+====== Necromancer ======
+{{ rpd:images:hero_NECROMANCER.png|Necromancer }}
+==== Starting Stats and Equipment ====
+  * **Starting HP**: 15 (vs 20 for most other classes)
+  * **Starting STR**: 10
+  * **Starting Equipment**:
+    * Necromancer Robe (identified)
+    * Skeleton Key for level 7
+    * 100 Gold
+    * Summon Deathling spell (in quickslot)
+    * Potion of Healing (known item)
+  * **Magic Affinity**: Necromancy
+==== Special Mechanics ====
+  * The Necromancer starts with a unique Necromancer Robe instead of Cloth Armor.
+  * Has a Skeleton Key that works specifically for level 7, allowing access to special areas.
+  * The Summon Deathling spell is available in the quickslot for summoning undead allies.
+==== Advantages ====
+  * Unique Necromancer Robe with potential special properties
+  * Skeleton Key for level 7 access
+  * Summon Deathling spell for summoning help
+  * Potion of Healing already known
+==== Disadvantages ====
+  * Lower starting HP than most other classes
+  * Different playstyle that may be harder for new players
+==== Subclasses ====
+  * [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]]
+  * [[rpd:witchdoctor|Witchdoctor]]
+==== Class Overview ====
+  * **Primary Focus:** Necromancy and undead control
+  * **Starting Strength:** 10
+  * **Starting Health:** 15
+  * **Magic Affinity:** Necromancy
+  * **Special Ability:** Ability to consume souls and summon undead minions
+==== Starting Equipment ====
+  * **Armor:** Necromancer Robe - A unique robe that allows the Necromancer to summon a Deathling at a cost of 5 souls
+  * **Item:** Level 7 Skeleton Key
+  * **Quickslot:** Summon Deathling spell
+  * **Known Item:** Potion of Healing (identified from start)
+==== Class Perks ====
+  * **15 Health:** Starts with 15 points of Health
+  * **Mana-based Death Spells:** Uses mana to cast Death spells
+  * **Necromancer's Robe:** Starts with a unique Necromancer's robe which allows the Necromancer to summon a Deathling at a cost of 5 souls
+  * **Level 7 Skeleton Key:** Starts with a level 7 skeleton key
+  * **Identified Healing:** Potions of Healing are identified from the beginning
+==== Class Abilities ====
+  * **Soul Collection:** Necromancers collect souls from defeated enemies which can be used for casting necromancy spells
+  * **Undead Summoning:** Ability to summon deathlings and other undead minions
+  * **Necromancy Spells:** Uses soul-based magic with various effects
+==== Necromancer Equipment ====
+  * [[rpd:necromancer_robe|Necromancer Robe]] - Allows summoning single deathlings (starting armor)
+  * [[rpd:necromancer_armor|Bone Armor]] - Allows summoning up to two Deathlings at a cost of 5 souls each
+==== Summoned Minions ====
+  * [[rpd:deathling|Deathling]] - Basic undead minion that grows stronger with hero level
+==== Necromancy Spells ====
+  * [[rpd:summon_deathling|Summon Deathling]] - Creates an undead minion
+  * [[rpd:dark_sacrifice_spell|Dark Sacrifice]] - Sacrifice minion for an explosion
+  * [[rpd:exhumation_spell|Exhumation]] - Raise dead from graves
+  * [[rpd:raise_dead_spell|Raise Dead]] - Revive recently defeated creatures
+  * [[rpd:necrotism|Necrotism]] - Spread a magic plague (requires [[rpd:necromancer_armor|Bone Armor]])
+==== Class Advantages ====
+  * Powerful summoning abilities
+  * Can build an army of undead minions
+  * Unique playstyle focused on dark magic
+  * Can turn defeated enemies into souls for power
+==== Class Disadvantages ====
+  * Dependent on having minions to fight effectively
+  * Requires strategic management of souls and minions
+  * Different from traditional class mechanics
+  * Weaker in direct combat without minions
+==== Subclasses ====
+The Necromancer has two advanced paths which are unlocked differently than other classes:
+  * **[[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]]:** A necromancer who reached the pinnacle of his abilities, existing between life and death; excels in necromancy but has greatly reduced combat skills. Unlocked by using [[rpd:black_skull_of_mastery|Black Skull of Mastery]] obtained from defeating the [[rpd:lich_mob|Lich boss]] as a Necromancer.
+  * **[[rpd:witchdoctor|Witchdoctor]]:** Alternative subclass path for Necromancer (specific unlock mechanism).
+==== Class Unlocking ====
+The Necromancer class can be unlocked by slaying the [[rpd:lich_mob|Lich boss]] in Necropolis with any other class. The Necromancer class also spawns as a special [[rpd:necromancernpc|NPC]] in the Prison level.
+==== Strategy ====
+  * Focus on building and managing your undead army
+  * Collect souls efficiently to cast powerful spells
+  * Use minions as shields and damage dealers
+  * Upgrade to Bone Armor to summon multiple Deathlings
+  * Explore the Necropolis to advance your necromantic abilities
+==== Content Verification ====
+  * **Information Source**: Java class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]] and initHeroes.json
+  * **Stats Verification**: Properties extracted from the HeroClass enum and initHeroes.json
+  * **Effect Description**: Based on code analysis of Necromancer class properties and string resources
+  * **Last Updated**: Verified against source code
+{{tag> rpd playable_classes necromancer}}