Necromancy is the first new combat skill added to RuneScape, and it promises to be more than just a typical combat skill. With the release of this skill, many players may be unfamiliar with its mechanics and features. In this guide, we will explore the essential aspects of necromancy, helping you prepare for this exciting addition to RuneScape.

 

• What is Necromancy?
• Preparing for Necromancy
• Unique Combat Mechanics
• Rituals for Non-Combat Players
• Quests and Storyline
• Conclusion

 

 

↖ What is Necromancy?

Necromancy is a new combat skill in RuneScape 3 that reaches a maximum level of 120. Unlike other combat skills, it falls outside the usual combat triangle, making it neither strong nor weak against melee, ranged, or magic. The skill aims to be accessible to learn but challenging to master, incorporating both combat abilities and non-combat rituals. Necromancy introduces a new questline and lore revolving around the first Necromancer, set in a new area called the city of um in the Underworld.

 

↖ Preparing for Necromancy

Although there are no specific skill or quest requirements to begin necromancy, Jagex has provided helpful milestones to guide your preparation. 

Preparation Milestones	Smithing	Crafting	Runecrafting	Prayer	Herblore	Complete Quests
Recommended Levels	15	15	20	10	11	-
Well-Prepared Levels	65	65	40	46	79	Temple at Centistan
Ready for Anything Levels	85	85	60	99	107	Kings Ransom, Goes Ahoy, The Jack of Spades, Vengeance, Nadir, and The Blood Pact

 

↖ Unique Combat Mechanics

Necromancy introduces a distinct combat style that diverges from the traditional combat triangle. Instead, it relies on new auto-attack abilities that deal greater damage with fewer available abilities. The goal is to make each ability easier to learn, though players will need to work harder to acquire them.

The skill incorporates two new combat mechanics: Necrotic Attacks and Conjuring.

Necrotic Attacks, performed with the death guard main hand weapon, allow players to build necrosis instead of adrenaline.

Conjuring enables players to summon undead allies using the spirit lantern offhand weapon, with abilities to enhance their effectiveness.

 

↖ Rituals for Non-Combat Players

For skillers or those not fond of combat, necromancy offers non-violent rituals as an alternative to level up. In the city of um, players can use rituals to attract spirits and toss them into the Well of Souls, providing materials necessary for combat. These rituals also allow players to create impure Rune Essence, which is essential in crafting four new necrotic runes: Spirit, Flesh, Bone, and Miasma runes. Through these rituals, non-combat players can progress in the necromancy skill without breaking their pacifist vow.

 

↖ Quests and Storyline

For quest enthusiasts, necromancy introduces an exciting new storyline revolving around the first Necromancer. The four quests released with the skill, namely Necromancy, Rune Mythos, Keely Row, and Alpha vs. Omega, will introduce players to the necromancy skill, the city of um, and the antagonist, the first Necromancer. The new city of um in the Underworld promises intriguing exploration opportunities and exciting challenges for players.

 

↖ Conclusion

With necromancy, RuneScape brings an exciting and innovative addition to the game, offering players a new combat skill with unique mechanics and engaging questlines. Whether you are a combat expert or a non-combat skiller, necromancy provides a fresh and immersive experience for all players. Embrace the new challenge, explore the city of um, and uncover the mysteries of the first Necromancer as you venture into the world of necromancy in RuneScape.