The Soul Reaper is a special version of the Black Skull artifact that is dropped by the Lich boss specifically for players of the Necromancer class. It serves as both an artifact and a path to mastery for Necromancers.

The Soul Reaper functions similarly to the standard Black Skull by collecting charges when creatures die nearby and using those charges to resurrect defeated enemies as pets. However, it also serves as a Tome of Mastery alternative for the Necromancer class.

When used, it offers the choice between remaining human and becoming a Lich (a Necromancer mastery path).

The Soul Reaper mechanics are implemented in BlackSkullOfMastery.java, which extends the MasteryItem.java class.

• Black Skull - Standard version of this artifact
• Lich - Boss that drops this item
• Lich - Mastery path for Necromancer class
• Necromancer - Class that receives this item instead of Black Skull
• Obsidian Skull - Alternative name for the Black Skull