The Complete Book of Necromancers (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dungeon Master Guide Rules Supplement/2151) [Paperback]

Steve Kurtz (Author), Matt Forbeck (Editor), Karl Waller (Illustrator), Brom (Illustrator), Jeff Easley (Illustrator), John Lakey (Illustrator), Laura Lakey (Illustrator), Robh Ruppel (Illustrator), Diesel (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; 2nd edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786901063
• ISBN-13: 978-0786901067
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #370,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely the best DM supplment printed in 2nd edition, November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Necromancers (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dungeon Master Guide Rules Supplement/2151) (Paperback)

This book adds depth to the most durable nemsis NPC your PCs could face. Evil spellcasters have long been a favorite and this book presents many new and powerful options. When used in conjunction with other books (e.g., V.R.'s Guide to the Lich, etc.) the value of this book becomes even more apparent. However, other books aren't necessary to get a wonderful experience out of this work. I definitely recommend it to any DM wishing to use priests and wizards who use the dark arts.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great supplement, July 12, 1999

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Derrick Schommer (Hudson, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Necromancers (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dungeon Master Guide Rules Supplement/2151) (Paperback)

This is definatly a great supplement, but that is all it is... a supplement. This book is not the be all end all campaign creator. I find this book, enjoyable to read (I admire the necromancer class) and a very excellent addition to building mysterious and dangerous necromancer NPC's (this book includes an suggested necromancer dragon!).

With this book you can make an NPC to scare your players away, and show them just how powerful the dark arts really can be. The warned, this book is mainly for the DM for creating NPC's. It is not meant to be used as a Player "Class" option. However, I would possible let a player create one of these unique necromancer kits in the right setting.

A must have for magic user freaks, and a DM looking to add a twist to their adventure.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Great AD&D suppliment!, May 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Necromancers (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Dungeon Master Guide Rules Supplement/2151) (Paperback)

Not only odes this Suppliment provide a possible source of balance for the campaign and a number of interesting advetures. It is also a great sourse for odd Ravenloft Dark Powers. Futher the new spells and Kits allow Necromancers with a touch more character then the traditional raise dead/take over world Necromancers. As a DM I love this book! It is one of the finest supliments that I have read. As a player this is a great book as well, though it is for DM's, it can allow a player to make an in depth character that if used wisely can be one of the funnest and even "Goodest" charcters he'she has played. Very Well Done!