====== Deathling ======

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Deathlings are undead minions that can be summoned by the [[rpd:necromancer|Necromancer]] class. They are the souls of fallen heroes who were unlucky enough to be summoned by an adventurer practicing necromancy.

==== Description ====
Deathlings are undead creatures created through necromantic magic. They serve as loyal followers to the Necromancer and fight alongside them in the dungeon.

==== Characteristics ====
  * **Type:** Undead minion
  * **Allegiance:** Serves the Necromancer who summoned it
  * **Growth:** HP and damage increase with the hero's level
  * **Loyalty:** Completely loyal to the Necromancer

==== Summoning ====
  * **Required Resource:** Souls (5 souls per deathling)
  * **Class:** Summoned exclusively by the [[rpd:necromancer|Necromancer]]
  * **Limit:** Summoning is limited by Necromancer's level and equipment
  * **Mechanics:** Strength scales with the player's level

==== Combat Abilities ====
  * **Health:** Increases with hero level
  * **Damage:** Increases with hero level  
  * **Loyalty:** Will fight alongside the Necromancer
  * **Tactics:** Can be used as meat shields or additional damage dealers

==== Equipment and Items ====
Deathlings don't typically carry items or equipment, but they serve as disposable allies that can:
  * Tank damage for the Necromancer
  * Attack enemies while the player maintains distance
  * Trigger traps safely

==== Related ====
  * [[rpd:necromancer|Necromancer]] - The class that can summon Deathlings
  * [[rpd:necromancy|Necromancy]] - The magical practice that creates them
  * Part of the [[rpd:undead|Undead]] category
  * [[rpd:necromancer_armor|Bone Armor]] and [[rpd:necromancer_robe|Necromancer Robe]] - Equipment that enables summoning

==== Strategy for Necromancers ====
  * Maintain sufficient souls to summon Deathlings
  * Use Deathlings as front-line fighters
  * Protect valuable Deathlings while sacrificing expendable ones
  * Upgrade hero level to make Deathlings stronger087df4a8853cb3229502316f929e70fc6db6790