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necromancer PrC [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Dark Prince Illazar
05-07-07, 10:59 PM I am looking for some good Necromancer classes and as of yet i can find nothing to print. I have a large collection of books but nothing seems to fit i have hear there are some like Dread Necromancer. and true necromancer but i cant find them if anyone has the write ups and is willing to share let me know i am also looking for ideals so if you dont have this but have write ups that you think will fit the bill let me know as well ty
Mister_Sinister
05-08-07, 01:25 AM Read the Revised Necromancer's Handbook in my sig. It will answer a lot of your questions in an entertaining, yet informative and rather seriously accurate way.

As for true necromancer... yeah, don't touch that thing with a 10ft pole. In fact, several 10ft poles.
Dark Prince Illazar
05-08-07, 03:51 AM Deathbound Domain were is this and what dose it do i can not find it in any of my book
Dark Prince Illazar
05-08-07, 04:02 AM were is awaken undead if any one can post the spell it would be a big help ty
Mister_Sinister
05-08-07, 06:31 AM Both can be found in Libris Mortis, and were reprinted in the Spell Compendium.
The_Shaman
05-08-07, 06:36 AM Dread Necro is in the miniatures handbook, and in Heroes of Horror. The True Necro is a hybrid arcane/divine caster from Libris Mortis (a good book if you're making a necromancer), which also has the Pale Master arcane PrC. Other things that come to mind (not necessarily necromancer related)

Yathrinshee: FR based, hybrid arcane/divine, strong RP restrictions (vile PrC for clerics of the drow deity of undeath) - Player's Guide to Faerun
Focused Specialist: bonuses to a particular school of magicr, CMage, a very early entry is possible. Specialist wizards only
Red wizard: bonuses to a particular school of magic. FR based, 3.0 (updated in DMG): some RP restrictions (what, the Thayan Knight was in CW). Specialist wizards only
Dread Witch: bonuses to fear spells, fear aura. Heroes of Horror.

Clerics might go for several other PrCs, such as Master of Shrouds (Libris Mortis) or Horned Harbinger (Faiths and Pantheons).
Mordin
05-08-07, 06:35 PM Are you looking for printed material only or are you looking for homebrew stuff as well?
Dark Prince Illazar
05-08-07, 06:48 PM homebrew will work as well if you dont mind posting it ty

so the basic problem is i dont have the extra cash for Libris Mortis which seems to be a awsome book bummer. Oh well i now know were my extra cash is going if i get any lol.
Mordin
05-08-07, 11:41 PM Lord of the Dead

Requirements:

Alignment: Any non-good

Skills: Knowledge (arcane) 8 ranks, Knowledge (religions) 11 ranks, Spellcraft 11 ranks.

Feats: Corpsecrafter, Necromantic Might, Necromantic Presence.

Spells: Able to cast summon undead III as an arcane spell and animate dead as a divine spell.

Special: Able to rebuke undead.

Special: Access to one of the fallowing domains; Death, Deathbound or Undeath.

Class Features:
BAB: Poor (as wizard)
Good Saves: Will Poor Saves: Fort and Reflex
Hit Dice: 1d6

Class Skills: Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all skills, taken individually), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int).

Skill Points at Each Level: 2+ Int modifier.

LEVEL ABILITIES:
1. Rebuke undead, undead minion. -----------------------------------------------------------------
2. Animate dead +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
3. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
4. Dark legion, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
5. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
6. Aptitude, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
7. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
8. Animators prowess, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
9. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class
10. Plague of undead, dark blessing. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A lord of the dead gains no new armor or weapon proficiencies.

Spells Per Day/Spells Known: At each level accept at 1st, a lord of the dead gains new spell per day (and spell known if applicable) as if he/she had also gained a level in one arcane spellcasting class and one divine spellcasting class he/she belonged to before adding this prestige class. If he/she had more than one arcane or divine spellcasting class before becoming a lord of the dead, he/she must decide to which class to add each lord of the dead level for the purpose of determining spells per day, spells known and overall caster level. He/she dose not, however, gain any other benefit(s) a character of the class would have gained (metamagic feats, item creation feats or the like).

Rebuke Undead (Su): A lord of the dead’s levels stack with his/her cleric (or other class that grants this ability) levels when rebuking undead.

Undead Minion: At 1st level, a lord of the dead may perform a ritual to animate a warrior skeleton of his/her size to serve as a cohort and personal guardian. The undead minion is the same as a normal skeleton animated by a lord of the dead accept where noted below.
A lord of the dead’s undead minion has an intelligence and charisma score equal to 10 + the lord of the dead’s intelligence or wisdom modifier (whichever is higher). An undead minion gains the normal amount of skill points for an intelligent undead as well as a base attack bonus equal to its HD. An undead minion has HD equal to the lord of the dead’s character level -4. An undead minion gains additional HD as the lord of the dead gains new levels.
An undead minions class skills are; Climb (Str), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Spot (Wis) and Ride (Dex). An undead minion gains special abilities determined by the lord of the dead’s class level (see below) as well as; alertness, empathic link and scry on minion these abilities function the same as those granted to a familiar (see page 53 of the Player’s Handbook).

1. Turn resistance, proficiencies, corpse crafted, speak.
2.
3. Summon undead 1/day.
4. Swarm from.
5. Rebuke undead.
6. Summon undead 2/day.
7. Undead lieutenant.
8.
9. Summon undead 3/day.
10. Evolved.

• Turn Resistance (Ex): An undead minion gains a bonus equal to ½ the lord of the dead’s class level (round down) to all turn/rebuke attempts. The skeleton also gains a +2 bonus on all Will saves against control undead and similar spells or effects. This ability stacks with any other similar ability (such as the Bolster Resistance feat).
• Proficiencies: Unlike ordinary skeletons an undead minion retains the weapon and armor proficiencies it had in life.
• Corpse Crafted: An undead minion gains the abilities granted by feats where Corpsecrafter is a prerequisite no matter when these feats are gained by the lord of the dead.
• Speak: An undead minion can speak any languages it could in life.
• Summon Undead (Sp): An undead minion can summon undead of its own as per the spell Summon Undead I (caster level equals ½ masters character level plus its Charisma modifier).
• Swarm Form: An undead minion gains the Swarm-Shifter template (see pages 124-127 of the Libras Mortis). The lord of the dead chooses which swarm-form his/her undead minion acquires.
• Rebuke Undead (Su): An undead minion can rebuke undead as a cleric equal to ½ its masters class level +1.
• Undead Lieutenant (Ex): An undead minion may issue commands to undead under its master’s control (as the spell undead lieutenant).
• Evolved: An undead minion gains the Evolved template (see pages 99-100 of the Libras Mortis). The lord of the dead chooses which spell-like ability his/her undead minion acquires.

If an undead minion is destroyed a lord of the dead must wait a year and a day before creating a new minion.

Animate Dead (Sp): At 2nd level, a lord of the dead can use animate dead once per day, without need of material components, with a caster level equal to his/her character level. Furthermore, when casting animate dead normally a lord of the dead uses his/her character level rather than his/her caster level to determine the spells effects.

Dark Legion (Ex): At 4th level, a lord of the dead can control 4 HD plus ½ his/her class level (round down) of undead per caster level (normal 4 HD per caster level).

Aptitude (Sp): At 6th level, a lord of the dead imbues undead with the intelligence they had in life when animating them. Treat undead that a lord of the dead animates using animate dead as if they have also had awaken undead (see page 62 of the Libras Mortis) cast on them. Furthermore, a lord of the dead’s undead are “undyingly” loyal and will perform any task set before them even if the task may destroy them.

Animators Prowess (Sp): At 8th level, a lord of the dead ads his/her class level to his/her caster level to determine what kind of undead he/she can create when casting create undead or create undead, greater.

Plague of Undead (Sp): At 10th level, a lord of the dead can use plague of undead once per day, without need of material components (see page 70 of the Libras Mortis), with a caster level equal to his/her character level.

Dark Blessing (Su): At 10th level, a lord of the dead doubles the amount of HD worth or undead he/she may control with his/her rebuke undead ability.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Dark Prince Illazar 05-07-07, 10:59 PM	I am looking for some good Necromancer classes and as of yet i can find nothing to print. I have a large collection of books but nothing seems to fit i have hear there are some like Dread Necromancer. and true necromancer but i cant find them if anyone has the write ups and is willing to share let me know i am also looking for ideals so if you dont have this but have write ups that you think will fit the bill let me know as well ty
Mister_Sinister 05-08-07, 01:25 AM	Read the Revised Necromancer's Handbook in my sig. It will answer a lot of your questions in an entertaining, yet informative and rather seriously accurate way. As for true necromancer... yeah, don't touch that thing with a 10ft pole. In fact, several 10ft poles.
Dark Prince Illazar 05-08-07, 03:51 AM	Deathbound Domain were is this and what dose it do i can not find it in any of my book
Dark Prince Illazar 05-08-07, 04:02 AM	were is awaken undead if any one can post the spell it would be a big help ty
Mister_Sinister 05-08-07, 06:31 AM	Both can be found in Libris Mortis, and were reprinted in the Spell Compendium.
The_Shaman 05-08-07, 06:36 AM	Dread Necro is in the miniatures handbook, and in Heroes of Horror. The True Necro is a hybrid arcane/divine caster from Libris Mortis (a good book if you're making a necromancer), which also has the Pale Master arcane PrC. Other things that come to mind (not necessarily necromancer related) Yathrinshee: FR based, hybrid arcane/divine, strong RP restrictions (vile PrC for clerics of the drow deity of undeath) - Player's Guide to Faerun Focused Specialist: bonuses to a particular school of magicr, CMage, a very early entry is possible. Specialist wizards only Red wizard: bonuses to a particular school of magic. FR based, 3.0 (updated in DMG): some RP restrictions (what, the Thayan Knight was in CW). Specialist wizards only Dread Witch: bonuses to fear spells, fear aura. Heroes of Horror. Clerics might go for several other PrCs, such as Master of Shrouds (Libris Mortis) or Horned Harbinger (Faiths and Pantheons).
Mordin 05-08-07, 06:35 PM	Are you looking for printed material only or are you looking for homebrew stuff as well?
Dark Prince Illazar 05-08-07, 06:48 PM	homebrew will work as well if you dont mind posting it ty so the basic problem is i dont have the extra cash for Libris Mortis which seems to be a awsome book bummer. Oh well i now know were my extra cash is going if i get any lol.
Mordin 05-08-07, 11:41 PM	Lord of the Dead Requirements: Alignment: Any non-good Skills: Knowledge (arcane) 8 ranks, Knowledge (religions) 11 ranks, Spellcraft 11 ranks. Feats: Corpsecrafter, Necromantic Might, Necromantic Presence. Spells: Able to cast summon undead III as an arcane spell and animate dead as a divine spell. Special: Able to rebuke undead. Special: Access to one of the fallowing domains; Death, Deathbound or Undeath. Class Features: BAB: Poor (as wizard) Good Saves: Will Poor Saves: Fort and Reflex Hit Dice: 1d6 Class Skills: Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (all skills, taken individually), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), and Spellcraft (Int). Skill Points at Each Level: 2+ Int modifier. LEVEL ABILITIES: 1. Rebuke undead, undead minion. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Animate dead +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 3. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 4. Dark legion, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 5. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 6. Aptitude, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 7. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 8. Animators prowess, +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 9. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class 10. Plague of undead, dark blessing. +1 arcane spellcaster class/+1 divine spellcasting class Weapon and Armor Proficiency: A lord of the dead gains no new armor or weapon proficiencies. Spells Per Day/Spells Known: At each level accept at 1st, a lord of the dead gains new spell per day (and spell known if applicable) as if he/she had also gained a level in one arcane spellcasting class and one divine spellcasting class he/she belonged to before adding this prestige class. If he/she had more than one arcane or divine spellcasting class before becoming a lord of the dead, he/she must decide to which class to add each lord of the dead level for the purpose of determining spells per day, spells known and overall caster level. He/she dose not, however, gain any other benefit(s) a character of the class would have gained (metamagic feats, item creation feats or the like). Rebuke Undead (Su): A lord of the dead’s levels stack with his/her cleric (or other class that grants this ability) levels when rebuking undead. Undead Minion: At 1st level, a lord of the dead may perform a ritual to animate a warrior skeleton of his/her size to serve as a cohort and personal guardian. The undead minion is the same as a normal skeleton animated by a lord of the dead accept where noted below. A lord of the dead’s undead minion has an intelligence and charisma score equal to 10 + the lord of the dead’s intelligence or wisdom modifier (whichever is higher). An undead minion gains the normal amount of skill points for an intelligent undead as well as a base attack bonus equal to its HD. An undead minion has HD equal to the lord of the dead’s character level -4. An undead minion gains additional HD as the lord of the dead gains new levels. An undead minions class skills are; Climb (Str), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Spot (Wis) and Ride (Dex). An undead minion gains special abilities determined by the lord of the dead’s class level (see below) as well as; alertness, empathic link and scry on minion these abilities function the same as those granted to a familiar (see page 53 of the Player’s Handbook). 1. Turn resistance, proficiencies, corpse crafted, speak. 2. 3. Summon undead 1/day. 4. Swarm from. 5. Rebuke undead. 6. Summon undead 2/day. 7. Undead lieutenant. 8. 9. Summon undead 3/day. 10. Evolved. • Turn Resistance (Ex): An undead minion gains a bonus equal to ½ the lord of the dead’s class level (round down) to all turn/rebuke attempts. The skeleton also gains a +2 bonus on all Will saves against control undead and similar spells or effects. This ability stacks with any other similar ability (such as the Bolster Resistance feat). • Proficiencies: Unlike ordinary skeletons an undead minion retains the weapon and armor proficiencies it had in life. • Corpse Crafted: An undead minion gains the abilities granted by feats where Corpsecrafter is a prerequisite no matter when these feats are gained by the lord of the dead. • Speak: An undead minion can speak any languages it could in life. • Summon Undead (Sp): An undead minion can summon undead of its own as per the spell Summon Undead I (caster level equals ½ masters character level plus its Charisma modifier). • Swarm Form: An undead minion gains the Swarm-Shifter template (see pages 124-127 of the Libras Mortis). The lord of the dead chooses which swarm-form his/her undead minion acquires. • Rebuke Undead (Su): An undead minion can rebuke undead as a cleric equal to ½ its masters class level +1. • Undead Lieutenant (Ex): An undead minion may issue commands to undead under its master’s control (as the spell undead lieutenant). • Evolved: An undead minion gains the Evolved template (see pages 99-100 of the Libras Mortis). The lord of the dead chooses which spell-like ability his/her undead minion acquires. If an undead minion is destroyed a lord of the dead must wait a year and a day before creating a new minion. Animate Dead (Sp): At 2nd level, a lord of the dead can use animate dead once per day, without need of material components, with a caster level equal to his/her character level. Furthermore, when casting animate dead normally a lord of the dead uses his/her character level rather than his/her caster level to determine the spells effects. Dark Legion (Ex): At 4th level, a lord of the dead can control 4 HD plus ½ his/her class level (round down) of undead per caster level (normal 4 HD per caster level). Aptitude (Sp): At 6th level, a lord of the dead imbues undead with the intelligence they had in life when animating them. Treat undead that a lord of the dead animates using animate dead as if they have also had awaken undead (see page 62 of the Libras Mortis) cast on them. Furthermore, a lord of the dead’s undead are “undyingly” loyal and will perform any task set before them even if the task may destroy them. Animators Prowess (Sp): At 8th level, a lord of the dead ads his/her class level to his/her caster level to determine what kind of undead he/she can create when casting create undead or create undead, greater. Plague of Undead (Sp): At 10th level, a lord of the dead can use plague of undead once per day, without need of material components (see page 70 of the Libras Mortis), with a caster level equal to his/her character level. Dark Blessing (Su): At 10th level, a lord of the dead doubles the amount of HD worth or undead he/she may control with his/her rebuke undead ability.