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Not everyone who raises the undead inDungeons & Dragonsis evil.
Sometimes, you might just want to play as a wizard with a somewhat questionable fascination with death.
After all, skeletons are the perfect minions to either do laundry or murder your enemies.
Read on to discover the joys of being a student of the School of Necromancy.
The only difference is you’re attuned to necromantic magics and the undead.
Otherwise, your party might begin to resent how long you’re taking in combat.
Summon Undead art by Dallas Williams
However,some species offer abilities that complement wizardryquite well.
Here are a few suggestions for your character.
These recommended species are based on D&D Fifth Edition rules.
Summon Undead art by Dallas Williams
For the 2024 rules recommendations, see below.
Still, this saves you the spell slot.Enlarge/Reduceyour zombie/skeleton for extra combat efficacy.
Medium Armor Mastery of Toughness could help here.
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Depending on your chosen form, you could also gainAC,movement speed, oradvantage on Wisdom saving throws.
Tortle
Having17 armor classis probably better than most wizards will ever get, even with Mage Armor.
The one time of year it’s possible for you to dress up in even sillier costumes.
Best Ability Scores For A School Of Necromancy Wizard
Wizards want Intelligence above all else.
Always check that to maximize this ability score as soon as possible.
ConstitutionandDexterity are helpfulto keep your School of Necromancy wizard alive, but not as important as intelligence.
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make a run at make these stats as high as you’re able to while still prioritizing Intelligence.
Here aretwo good starting ability score spreadsusingD&D’s point buy and standard array systems.
It’s better tofocus on your spells for damage.
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Anarcane focusis way more convenient than a component pouch, so pick that.
Your spellbookis yourmost important possession.
Here are a few suggested spells.
We’re going to go overthe best origin choices to make if you’re playing under the 2024 rulesupdate.
This could be useful if your party doesn’t have a rogue.
Starting Equipment
The starting equipment granted by the wizard class is perfectly fine.
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Species
Of the 10 species updated for the 2024 rules,human offers the most.
Anddon’t forget Heroic Inspirationevery time you finish a long rest!
Dwarven Resilience is also very good as poison is a very common damage throw in.
Ability Score
This remains unchaged from the 2014 rules, so look above for the appropriate scores.
Looking to get a little religious in your D&D campaign?
Here is everything you gotta know about Divine Rank.
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