====== Necromancer Class ======

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The **Necromancer** is one of the starting [[rpd:hero_classes|hero classes]] in Remixed Dungeon. The Necromancer is an unconventional class that specializes in death magic and summoning.

==== Description ====
The Necromancer is a class that combines offensive magic with necromantic abilities. Instead of traditional armor, the Necromancer wears a special [[rpd:necromancer_robe|Necromancer's Robe]] that provides unique defensive abilities. The class is balanced around using a combination of direct damage and summoned allies.

==== Starting Equipment ====
  * [[rpd:necromancer_robe|Necromancer's Robe]]
  * [[rpd:skeleton_key|Skeleton Key]] for level 7
  * [[rpd:summon_deathling_spell|Summon Deathling Spell]]
  * [[rpd:food_ration|Ration of Food]]
  * 50 [[rpd:gold|Gold Coins]]

==== Stats ====
  * **Starting Strength:** 10 (standard)
  * **Starting HP:** 15 (standard)
  * **Starting SP:** 15 (vs 10 for most other classes)
  * **Max Inventory:** 19 slots

==== Special Abilities ====
  * **Necromancer's Robe:** Provides special defensive and offensive properties unique to this armor
  * **Skeleton Key:** An exclusive key for accessing level 7 without needing to find the regular key
  * **Summoning Focus:** Can summon Deathlings to fight alongside them
  * **Magic Affinity:** Necromancy magic affinity, allowing access to death- and summoning-related spells
  * **Undead Interaction:** Special interactions with undead enemies

==== Subclasses ====
The Necromancer can choose between two Mastery paths after defeating Tengu (boss #2) with a [[rpd:tome_of_mastery|Tome of Mastery]]:
  * [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]]
  * [[rpd:witch_doctor_subclass|Witch Doctor]]

==== Advantages ====
  * Unique necromantic abilities and summoning
  * Special key for level 7 access
  * Alternative approach to dungeon challenges
  * Potential for combat synergy with summoned allies

==== Disadvantages ====
  * No traditional armor option
  * Different playstyle that may be unfamiliar
  * Unique challenges for beginners

==== Strategy ====
  * Leverage the summoned Deathling companion for combat support
  * Use the Skeleton Key strategically - level 7 is often important
  * Focus on necromancy spells for maximum class synergy
  * Learn to work with the Necromancer's Robe mechanics
  * Take advantage of any special undead interactions

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Java Classes and initHeroes.json
  * Starting equipment: RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/hero/initHeroes.json
  * Stats: RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/hero/initHeroes.json
  * Class implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java|HeroClass.java]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:hero_classes|Hero Classes]]
  * [[rpd:necromancer_robe|Necromancer's Robe]]
  * [[rpd:summon_deathling_spell|Summon Deathling Spell]]
  * [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich Subclass]]
  * [[rpd:witch_doctor_subclass|Witch Doctor Subclass]]
  * [[rpd:hero_subclasses|Hero Subclasses]]

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