====== Necromancy Affinity ======

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**Necromancy Affinity** refers to spells and abilities in Remixed Pixel Dungeon that utilize necromantic magic powers. This affinity is primarily associated with the [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class and involves mechanics related to souls and undead summoning.

==== Description ====
Necromancy Affinity encompasses a collection of spells that consume souls as a resource and allow for undead summoning and manipulation. These spells are typically available to characters with necromantic abilities, especially the [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class.

==== Associated Spells ====
Spells with Necromancy Affinity include:
  * [[rpd:summon_deathling_spell|Summon Deathling]] - Summons a temporary undead ally to fight alongside the caster
  * [[rpd:raise_dead_spell|Raise Dead]] - Attempt to raise the latest slain creature as a temporary ally
  * [[rpd:exhumation_spell|Exhumation]] - Create a corpse from a defeated enemy that can be used later
  * [[rpd:dark_sacrifice_spell|Dark Sacrifice]] - Sacrifice an ally to gain souls
  * [[rpd:possess_spell|Possess]] - Temporarily take control of an enemy (advanced ability)

==== Mechanics ====
  * Spells with Necromancy Affinity typically consume souls as a resource
  * Different abilities require different amounts of souls to use
  * [[rpd:soul_shard_item|Soul Shards]] and other items may supplement the soul resource
  * The [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]] subclass typically increases soul capacity and necromantic power
  * These spells often involve summoning undead creatures or manipulating death-related mechanics

==== Classes ====
  * [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] - Primary class that uses necromancy affinity spells
  * [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich]] - Subclass that enhances necromantic abilities

==== Usage ====
  * Essential for [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class effectiveness
  * Requires careful management of soul resources
  * Often used to summon undead allies for combat support
  * Strategic use of souls is key to necromantic gameplay

==== Strategy ====
Effective use of **Necromancy Affinity** spells requires:
  * Maintaining sufficient soul reserves for key abilities
  * Prioritizing soul collection through combat
  * Balancing offensive and defensive necromantic abilities
  * Managing summoned undead minions effectively
  * Understanding which spells are most beneficial in different combat scenarios

==== Content Verification ====
  * Information source: Multiple spell implementations in [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/|scripts/spells/]] directory and [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/|java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mechanics/spells/]] directory
  * Effect descriptions: Based on code analysis and string resources from [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml|strings_all.xml]]
  * Magic Affinity verification: Found in Lua files like [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/scripts/spells/RaiseDead.lua#L35|RaiseDead.lua:35]] where magicAffinity = "Necromancy"

==== See Also ====
  * [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer Class]]
  * [[rpd:lich_subclass|Lich Subclass]]
  * [[rpd:souls|Souls Resource]]
  * [[rpd:deathling_mob|Deathling]]
  * [[rpd:soul_shard_item|Soul Shard]]
  * [[rpd:spells|Spells]]
  * [[rpd:summon_deathling_spell|Summon Deathling]]
  * [[rpd:raise_dead_spell|Raise Dead]]
  * [[rpd:exhumation_spell|Exhumation]]

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