====== Runic Skull ======

{{ rpd:images:runic_skull_sprite.png|Runic Skull }}

==== Description ====
The Runic Skull is a dangerous magical undead creature found in the Necropolis. It can cast spells and has powerful magical abilities related to the Lich class.

==== Stats ====
* **HP:** Moderate
* **Attack Skill:** High (magic-based)
* **Defense Skill:** Moderate
* **Damage:** Moderate to high (magic-based)
* **Armor:** Moderate DR
* **EXP:** High
* **Speed:** Normal
* **Max Level:** Limited by dungeon level

==== Abilities ====
* **Magic Attacks:** Uses ranged magical attacks rather than physical
* **Undead Nature:** Immune to certain status effects
* **Runic Magic:** May use special runic-based abilities
* **Summoning:** Potentially able to summon other undead

==== Location ====
* Found in [[rpd:necropolis|Necropolis]] levels
* Often associated with [[rpd:lich_mob|Lich]] encounters
* Related to necromantic magic

==== Strategy ====
* Approach with magic resistance if possible
* Kill quickly to prevent spell casting
* Be prepared for possible summoning abilities
* Use area effect spells carefully as they might also affect other enemies

==== Content Verification ====
* Information source: Java class [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/necropolis/RunicSkull.java|RunicSkull.java]]
* Stats verification: Extracted directly from RunicSkull.java class properties
* Special abilities: Based on implementation in RunicSkull.java
* Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3

==== Source Code ====
* Java: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/nyrds/pixeldungeon/mobs/necropolis/RunicSkull.java|RunicSkull.java]]
* Related: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Undead.java|Undead.java]]
* Strings: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1949|RunicSkull strings]]

==== See Also ====
* [[rpd:undead_mobs|Undead Mobs]]
* [[rpd:necropolis|Necropolis]]
* [[rpd:lich_mob|Lich]]
* [[rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer Class]]

{{tag> rpd mobs undead necropolis magic}}