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Necromancy is the study of dark magic. With it, and a special book called the Tome of Necromancy, you can curse your foes, animate the dead, transform into wicked creatures, and summon some of the most deadly spells in the world.
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'''Necromancy''' is the [[skill]] relating to the study and casting of dark magic. With a [[Spellbook|Necromancer Spellbook]], you can curse your foes, animate the dead, transform into wicked creatures, and more.
  
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To use the skill, you simply have to cast any of the spells available to you in the Tome of Necromancy. The more proficient you become at the skill, the more successful you will be at using the spells.
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To use the skill, you simply have to cast any of the spells available to you in the spellbook. The more proficient you become at the skill, the more successful and powerful your spells will become.
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Necromancy also benefits from a [[Skill_Mastery|Mastery]]: Enchanted Summoning, Command Undead and Conduit.
 
==Training==
 
==Training==
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* '''0 - 30''': Train at NPC Necromancer in [[Umbra]]
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Wearing a good suit will greatly improve training. The most important property will be 100% [[Lower Reagent Cost]] forgo using reagents. Other desirable properties include: 40% [[Lower Mana Cost]], 2 [[Faster Casting]], 6 [[Faster Cast Recovery]], and as much [[Mana Regeneration]] as possible.
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Wearing a good suit will greatly improve training. The most important property will be 100% [[Lower Reagent Cost]] if you don't want to use up any reagents. The next most important would be having 40% [[Lower Mana Cost]]. In addition make sure to wear 2 [[Faster Casting]], 6 [[Faster Cast Recovery]], and as much [[Mana Regeneration]] as you can.
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* '''0 - 40''': Train at NPC Necromancer in [[New Haven]]
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* '''30 - 50''': Cast [[Pain Spike]] on self
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* '''40 - 50''': Cast [[Pain Spike]] on yourself
 
* '''50 - 70''': Cast [[Horrific Beast]]
 
* '''50 - 70''': Cast [[Horrific Beast]]
 
* '''70 - 90''': Cast [[Wither]]
 
* '''70 - 90''': Cast [[Wither]]
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* '''90 - 110''': Cast [[Lich Form]]
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* '''90 - 100''': Cast [[Lich Form]]
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* '''110 - 120''': Cast [[Vampiric Embrace]]
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* '''100 - 120''': Cast [[Vampiric Embrace]]
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==Spells==
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''*'' = Requires [[Spirit Speak]]
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† = Effectiveness relies on [[Spirit Speak]]
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{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
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|- style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;"
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! Icon
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! width="140" | Name
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! width="80" | Mana Cost
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! width="110" | Minimum Skill
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! Description
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| [[Image:Curse_weapon.jpg]]
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| '''[[Curse Weapon]]'''<br>''An Sanct Gra Char''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 7 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 0 Skill
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| Briefly enchant your weapon to gain the power of life drain.
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|-
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| [[Image:Blood_oath.jpg]]
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| '''[[Blood Oath]]'''<br>''In Jux Mani Xen''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 13 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 20 Skill
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| †Creates a pact between the target and caster. Any damage dealt to the caster by the target is reflected back.
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|-
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| [[Image:Corpse_skin.jpg]]
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| '''[[Corpse Skin]]'''<br>''In Aglo Corp Ylem''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 11 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 20 Skill
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| †Target becomes vulnerable to fire and poison damage.
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| [[Image:Evil_omen.jpg]]
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| '''[[Evil Omen]]'''<br>''Pas Tym An Sanct''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 11 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 20 Skill
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| The next time the target is hit with magic the results will be enhanced.
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| [[Image:Pain_spike.jpg]]
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| '''[[Pain Spike]]'''<br>''In Sar''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 5 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 20 Skill
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| †Target temporarily loses health.
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|-
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| [[Image:Wraith_form.jpg]]
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| '''[[Wraith Form]]'''<br>''Rel Xen Um''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 17 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 20 Skill
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| †Transforms the caster into a [[Wraith]]. The caster gains mana leech and other abilities.
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|-
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| [[Image:Mind_rot.jpg]]
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| '''[[Mind Rot]]'''<br>''Wis An Ben''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 17 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 30 Skill
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| †The target of this spell is forced to expend more on mana when using mana.
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|-
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| [[Image:Summon_familiar.jpg]]
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| '''[[Summon Familiar]]'''<br>''Kal Xen Bal''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 17 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 30 Skill
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| *†The caster can bring forth a pet. Each has their own special abilities.
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| [[Image:Animate_dead.jpg]]
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| '''[[Animate Dead]]'''<br>''Uus Corp''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 23 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 40 Skill
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| Brings dead creatures back to life which attack nearby monsters.
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| [[Image:Horrific_beast.jpg]]
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| '''[[Horrific Beast]]'''<br>''Rel Xen Vas Bal''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 11 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 40 Skill
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| The caster transforms into a great beast with enhanced [[Hit Point Regeneration]] and physical attacks.
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| [[Image:Poison_strike.jpg]]
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| '''[[Poison Strike]]'''<br>''In Vas Nox''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 17 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 50 Skill
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| Target and adjacent enemies take poison damage.
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|-
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| [[Image:Wither.jpg]]
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| '''[[Wither]]'''<br>''Kal Vas An Flam''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 23 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 60 Skill
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| Creates a ground frost around the caster which deals cold damage to all valid targets.
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|-
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| [[Image:Strangle.jpg]]
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| '''[[Strangle]]'''<br>''In Bal Nox''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 29 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 65 Skill
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| †Target is cursed and takes poison damage every few seconds until the effect wears off.
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| [[Image:Lich_form.jpg]]
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| '''[[Lich Form]]'''<br>''Rel Xen Corp Ort''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 23 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 70 Skill
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| The caster transforms into a [[Lich]] with increased [[Mana Regeneration]] and other abilities. This form is useful for regaining mana while training magic skills.
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|-
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| [[Image:Exorcism_icon.gif]]
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| '''[[Exorcism]]'''<br>''Ort Corp Grav''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 40 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 80 Skill
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| *Ghosts in [[Champion Spawn]] regions without a corpse are sent to the [[Chaos Shrine]].
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| [[Image:Vengeful_spirit.jpg]]
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| '''[[Vengeful Spirit]]'''<br>''Kal Xen Bal Beh''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 41 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 80 Skill
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| *†Summons a [[Revenant]] to attack a choosen target.
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| [[Image:Vampiric_embrace.jpg]]
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| '''[[Vampiric Embrace]]'''<br>''Rel Xen An Sanct''
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| style="text-align: center;" | 23 Mana
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| style="text-align: center;" | 99 Skill
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| The caster transforms into a vampire, becoming immune to lower level poisons and is granted other abilities.
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|}
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==Necromancy Scrolls==
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Necromancy scrolls cannot be purchased from NPCs.  They are either crafted by a scribe or looted from monsters and [[Treasure Chest]]s. Certain scrolls drop on specific monsters. Here are some examples:
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:*'''Animate Dead''' - [[Ratman Mage]]s
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:*'''Blood Oath''' - Ratman Mages, [[Evil Mage]]s, [[Imp]]s, and [[Nightmare]]s
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:*'''Corpse Skin''' - [[Unicorn]]s, Ratman Mages, Imps, and [[Orc Mage]]s
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:*'''Curse Weapon''' - Ratman Mages, Evil Mages, and Imps
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:*'''Evil Omen''' - Ratman Mages and Imps
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:*'''Horrific Beast''' - Ratman Mages, Imps, and Nightmares
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:*'''Lich Form''' - [[Fishing#Items|Messages in bottles]] and level 3 [[Treasure Map]]s, [[Daemon]]s, [[Lich]]es, [[Evil Mage Lord]]s, and Imps
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:*'''Mind Rot''' - Ratman Mages and Imps
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:*'''Pain Spike''' - Ratman Mages, Gargoyles, Imps, [[Ophidian Apprentice Mage]]s, and [[Air Elemental]]s
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:*'''Poison Strike''' - Messages in bottles. Deamons, Liches, Ratman Mages, Imps, and Air Elementals
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:*'''Strangle''' - Messages in bottles. Deamons, Liches, Evil Mages, Imps, Nightmares, Air Elementals, and [[Meer Mage]]s
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:*'''Summon Familiar:''' - Imps
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:*'''Vampiric Embrace''' - [[Meer Eternal]]s, [[Tentacles of the Harrower]], [[Dark Father]], and [[The True Harrower]]
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:*'''Vengeful Spirit''' - Messages in bottles, Deamons, Liches, Air Elementals, and Nightmares
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:*'''Wither''' - Messages in bottles, Deamons, Liches, Imps, and Meer Mages
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:*'''Wraith Form''' - Ratman Mages and Imps
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An alternative method to acquiring a full Necromancer's Spellbook is to complete the Necromancy quest in [[New Haven]] (reach 50 in Necromancy skill).
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [[Spirit Speak]]
 
* [[Spirit Speak]]
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* http://guide.uo.com/skill_49.html - Necromancy page on UO.com
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* [[Formulas_and_Game_Mechanics|Formulas and Game Mechanics]]
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* [[Bedlam]]
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* [[Ilhenir the Stained]]
  
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[[Category:Age of Shadows]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]

Latest revision as of 06:27, 19 April 2020

Flag necromancy.gif

Necromancy is the skill relating to the study and casting of dark magic. With a Necromancer Spellbook, you can curse your foes, animate the dead, transform into wicked creatures, and more.

To use the skill, you simply have to cast any of the spells available to you in the spellbook. The more proficient you become at the skill, the more successful and powerful your spells will become.

Necromancy also benefits from a Mastery: Enchanted Summoning, Command Undead and Conduit.

Training

Wearing a good suit will greatly improve training. The most important property will be 100% Lower Reagent Cost forgo using reagents. Other desirable properties include: 40% Lower Mana Cost, 2 Faster Casting, 6 Faster Cast Recovery, and as much Mana Regeneration as possible.

Spells

* = Requires Spirit Speak † = Effectiveness relies on Spirit Speak

Icon Name Mana Cost Minimum Skill Description
Curse weapon.jpg Curse Weapon
An Sanct Gra Char 		7 Mana 0 Skill Briefly enchant your weapon to gain the power of life drain.
Blood oath.jpg Blood Oath
In Jux Mani Xen 		13 Mana 20 Skill †Creates a pact between the target and caster. Any damage dealt to the caster by the target is reflected back.
Corpse skin.jpg Corpse Skin
In Aglo Corp Ylem 		11 Mana 20 Skill †Target becomes vulnerable to fire and poison damage.
Evil omen.jpg Evil Omen
Pas Tym An Sanct 		11 Mana 20 Skill The next time the target is hit with magic the results will be enhanced.
Pain spike.jpg Pain Spike
In Sar 		5 Mana 20 Skill †Target temporarily loses health.
Wraith form.jpg Wraith Form
Rel Xen Um 		17 Mana 20 Skill †Transforms the caster into a Wraith. The caster gains mana leech and other abilities.
Mind rot.jpg Mind Rot
Wis An Ben 		17 Mana 30 Skill †The target of this spell is forced to expend more on mana when using mana.
Summon familiar.jpg Summon Familiar
Kal Xen Bal 		17 Mana 30 Skill *†The caster can bring forth a pet. Each has their own special abilities.
Animate dead.jpg Animate Dead
Uus Corp 		23 Mana 40 Skill Brings dead creatures back to life which attack nearby monsters.
Horrific beast.jpg Horrific Beast
Rel Xen Vas Bal 		11 Mana 40 Skill The caster transforms into a great beast with enhanced Hit Point Regeneration and physical attacks.
Poison strike.jpg Poison Strike
In Vas Nox 		17 Mana 50 Skill Target and adjacent enemies take poison damage.
Wither.jpg Wither
Kal Vas An Flam 		23 Mana 60 Skill Creates a ground frost around the caster which deals cold damage to all valid targets.
Strangle.jpg Strangle
In Bal Nox 		29 Mana 65 Skill †Target is cursed and takes poison damage every few seconds until the effect wears off.
Lich form.jpg Lich Form
Rel Xen Corp Ort 		23 Mana 70 Skill The caster transforms into a Lich with increased Mana Regeneration and other abilities. This form is useful for regaining mana while training magic skills.
Exorcism icon.gif Exorcism
Ort Corp Grav 		40 Mana 80 Skill *Ghosts in Champion Spawn regions without a corpse are sent to the Chaos Shrine.
Vengeful spirit.jpg Vengeful Spirit
Kal Xen Bal Beh 		41 Mana 80 Skill *†Summons a Revenant to attack a choosen target.
Vampiric embrace.jpg Vampiric Embrace
Rel Xen An Sanct 		23 Mana 99 Skill The caster transforms into a vampire, becoming immune to lower level poisons and is granted other abilities.

Necromancy Scrolls

Necromancy scrolls cannot be purchased from NPCs. They are either crafted by a scribe or looted from monsters and Treasure Chests. Certain scrolls drop on specific monsters. Here are some examples:

An alternative method to acquiring a full Necromancer's Spellbook is to complete the Necromancy quest in New Haven (reach 50 in Necromancy skill).

See Also

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