====== Dark Sacrifice ======

Dark Sacrifice is a necromantic ability available to the [[rpd:necromancer|Necromancer]] class that allows the player to sacrifice their loyal minion to cause an explosion.

==== Description ====
Sacrifice your loyal minion to cause an explosion. The area covered by the explosion will depend on the servant's remaining health and your skill level. This spell represents a significant tactical decision for Necromancers.

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Target:** Player's own summoned minion (Deathling or other undead)
  * **Effect:** Creates an explosion centered on the minion
  * **Damage:** Area and power depend on the minion's remaining health
  * **Scaling:** Effectiveness increases with the Necromancer's skill level

==== Usage ====
  * **Situational:** Most effective when surrounded by enemies
  * **Resource Management:** Requires having a minion to sacrifice
  * **Area Control:** Useful for clearing groups of enemies
  * **Last Resort:** Can be used when other options are limited

==== Strategy ====
  * Best used when minion is at high health for maximum explosion
  * Particularly effective against groups of weaker enemies
  * Consider using before a minion would die anyway
  * Tactical choice between losing minion and gaining area damage
  * Can be useful to clear paths or escape difficult situations

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:necromancer|Necromancer]] - The class that uses this ability
  * [[rpd:necromancy|Necromancy]] - The magical practice this belongs to
  * [[rpd:deathling|Deathling]] - The primary minion that can be sacrificed
  * [[rpd:summon_deathling|Summon Deathling]] - Ability to create minions
  * [[rpd:necromancer_armor|Necromancer Armor]] - Equipment that enhances summoning

==== Trade-offs ====
  * **Loss of Minion:** Permanently loses the sacrificed minion
  * **Area Damage:** Gains significant area damage effect
  * **Tactical:** Must weigh immediate damage against ongoing minion support
  * **Resource:** Uses a valuable summoned creature as 'ammunition'