The Soulbringer is the alternative name for the Black Skull of Mastery, a unique item in Remixed Dungeon that allows a Necromancer to choose a subclass path.

• Rarity: Legendary
• Type: Mastery Item (Artifact)
• Actions: Special (Necromancer_ACSpecial)
• Image Index: 19 in items/artifacts.png sprite sheet

The Soulbringer (Black Skull of Mastery) is an ancient artifact crafted by first necromancers to collect souls of the fallen ones. It's a powerful necromantic item with significant story importance that allows a Necromancer to transform into a Lich.

• Dropped by the Lich boss in the Necropolis (Guts) level

• Can be used by the Necromancer class to choose subclass path
• Offers choice between becoming a Lich or breaking the spell to obtain a regular Black Skull

• Spell Protection: Warded with an old spell that needs to be overcome
• Lich Transformation: Allows becoming a Lich if you manipulate the spell properly
• Choice Point: Presents a choice between becoming a Lich or breaking the spell to get a regular Black Skull

When choosing to become a Lich:

• Benefits: Pinnacle of necromantic abilities, enhanced necromancy
• Drawbacks: Reduced Strength (STR) by 2 points and doubled skill points capacity
• Trade-off: Power in necromancy but weakness in physical abilities
• Available only to the Necromancer class

When breaking the spell:

• The Soulbringer is consumed
• You receive a regular Black Skull artifact instead
• The Black Skull can eventually awaken after collecting 10 pet deaths

• Java Class: com.nyrds.pixeldungeon.items.necropolis.BlackSkullOfMastery
• Mastery System: MasteryItem base class
• Sprite Resource: image = 19 in items/artifacts.png
• Time to Use: TIME_TO_READ = 10 turns

• English: BlackSkullOfMastery strings - Name, description, and choice options
• Russian: BlackSkullOfMastery strings - Russian localization
• All languages: Localized strings

<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_Name">The Soulbringer</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_Info">It\'s an ancient artifact, crafted by first necromancers to collect souls of the fallen one\'s. Sensing your necromantic abilities it warded itself with a powerful spell. But since the spell is that of the old times, it\'s primitive structure is fairly easy to break.</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_Title">You may break the spell. Or you may manipulate it\'s magical formula in a way, which will allow you to consume powers of both the spell and artifact itself, turning yourself into a Lich.</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_Lich">Become a Lich</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_Necromancer">Break the spell</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_BecomeLichDesc">The _Lich_ is a necromancer who reached pinnacle of his abilities. Existing between life and death _Lich_ excels in necromancy, but his combat skills are greatly lower than those of an ordinary person.</string>
<string name="BlackSkullOfMastery_RemainHumanDesc">Or if you _break the spell_ you\'ll be able to use this artifact as intended.</string>

• Necromancer - The class that can use this item
• Lich - Advanced subclass achievable through this item
• Black Skull - Alternative obtained by breaking the spell
• Necromancy - The practice this item enables
• Lich Boss - Boss that drops this item
• Subclasses - General information about hero subclass system

• Consider carefully whether to become a Lich or break the spell
• Evaluate your playstyle: powerful necromancy vs. more balanced abilities
• Essential for Necromancer players seeking subclass advancement