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	Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.		Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.

	Animate Dead ~~may~~ stack with [[Death Channel]]~~, but [[Infestation]] does not work alongside this spell~~.		Animate Dead can stack with [[Death Channel]].

	This spell does not work with [[Gozag]] (who turns corpses into gold), [[Yredelemnul]] (who reaps for you), or [[Okawaru]] (who forbids all allies).		This spell does not work with [[Infestation]] (which consumes the bodies of the dying), [[Gozag]] (who turns corpses into gold), [[Yredelemnul]] (who reaps for you), or [[Okawaru]] (who forbids all allies).

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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	Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.		Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.

	Animate Dead ~~and~~ [[Death Channel]] ~~may work on the same target simultaneously~~, but ~~not any of the other undead-creating Necromancy spells. It only takes priority over the lower level spell~~ [[~~Necrotise~~]].		Animate Dead may stack with [[Death Channel]], but [[Infestation]] does not work alongside this spell.

	This spell does not work with [[Gozag]] (who turns corpses into gold), [[Yredelemnul]] (who reaps for you), or [[Okawaru]] (who forbids all allies).		This spell does not work with [[Gozag]] (who turns corpses into gold), [[Yredelemnul]] (who reaps for you), or [[Okawaru]] (who forbids all allies).
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	===Tips and Tricks===		===Tips and Tricks===
	*Works well with [[Anguish]] and [[Death Channel]], which are both spells that Kiku can gift.		*Works well with [[Anguish]] and [[Death Channel]], which are both spells that Kiku can gift.
	** Anguish is a hex which causes enemies to take damage whenever they attack ''something'', including zombies. Zombies are durable ~~for the~~ undead, making it a nice combination.		** Anguish is a hex which causes enemies to take damage whenever they attack ''something'', including zombies. Zombies are durable relative to other undead, making it a nice combination.
	** Death Channel is compatible with Animate Dead~~. Using both spells together wil~~ you create up to 2 minions for every monster kill.		** Death Channel is compatible with Animate Dead, allowing you to create up to 2 minions for every monster kill.
	*Fast species may want to use the Ctrl-T command to limit the auto-travelling speed to the speed of their slowest ally. This does not slow down manual movement.		*Fast species may want to use the Ctrl-T command to limit the auto-travelling speed to the speed of their slowest ally. This does not slow down manual movement.
	*In the [[Tomb]], [[death scarab]]s make for excellent zombies, as they lose their chaotic movement while retaining their lightning-fast speed, and are available in extremely plentiful numbers. Their combined strength lets them take out even [[royal mummies]] with ease.		*In the [[Tomb]], [[death scarab]]s make for excellent zombies, as they lose their chaotic movement while retaining their lightning-fast speed, and are available in extremely plentiful numbers. Their combined strength lets them take out even [[royal mummies]] with ease.

Hordes: /* History */ animate skeleton is no more, so it's worth linking

2023-07-22T08:42:25Z

History: animate skeleton is no more, so it's worth linking

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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.29]], Animate Dead would revive all [[corpse]]s on the ground (and in sight) as undead. This required monsters to drop a corpse (effective 50% reanimate chance), zombies would wield weapons and armour on their tile, and they'd eventually expire. It had a spellpower cap of 200 and could not work on a few specific enemies' corpses.		*Prior to [[0.29]], Animate Dead would revive all [[corpse]]s on the ground (and in sight) as undead. This required monsters to drop a corpse (effective 50% reanimate chance), zombies would wield weapons and armour on their tile, and they'd eventually expire. It had a spellpower cap of 200 and could not work on a few specific enemies' corpses.
	*Prior to [[0.26]], the lifespan of raised undead didn't depend on spellpower, and was longer. Necromancers had to be slightly aware of [[food]], as raised zombies did not drop [[chunk]]s (but Animate Skeleton did).		*Prior to [[0.26]], the lifespan of raised undead didn't depend on spellpower, and was longer. Necromancers had to be slightly aware of [[food]], as raised zombies did not drop [[chunk]]s (but [[Animate Skeleton]] did).
	*Prior to [[0.17]], raised creatures were permanent until death. Also, some monsters could cast this spell.		*Prior to [[0.17]], raised creatures were permanent until death. Also, some monsters could cast this spell.
	*Prior to [[0.15]], [[plague shambler]]s would also only produce skeletons.		*Prior to [[0.15]], [[plague shambler]]s would also only produce skeletons.

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.29]], Animate Dead would revive all [[corpse]]s on the ground (and in sight) as undead~~, which~~ required corpse~~-dropping monsters~~ (~~so had an~~ effective 50% reanimate ~~rate~~), would wield ~~held~~ weapons and armour on their tile, and ~~would~~ eventually expire. It had a spellpower cap of 200 and could not work on a few specific enemies' corpses.		*Prior to [[0.29]], Animate Dead would revive all [[corpse]]s on the ground (and in sight) as undead. This required monsters to drop a corpse (effective 50% reanimate chance), zombies would wield weapons and armour on their tile, and they'd eventually expire. It had a spellpower cap of 200 and could not work on a few specific enemies' corpses.
	*Prior to [[0.26]], the lifespan of raised undead didn't depend on spellpower, and was longer. Necromancers had to be slightly aware of [[food]], as raised zombies did not drop [[chunk]]s (but Animate Skeleton did).		*Prior to [[0.26]], the lifespan of raised undead didn't depend on spellpower, and was longer. Necromancers had to be slightly aware of [[food]], as raised zombies did not drop [[chunk]]s (but Animate Skeleton did).
	*Prior to [[0.17]], raised creatures were permanent until death. Also, some monsters could cast this spell.		*Prior to [[0.17]], raised creatures were permanent until death. Also, some monsters could cast this spell.

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	Grants the '''Reap''' status for a spellpower-based duration: <code>20 + 1d(pow)</code><ref>{{source ref\|0.29.0\|spl-other.cc\|~~121~~}}</ref>~~, for a maximum of 100 turns.~~ For every [[natural]] monster you or your allies kill, you have a <code>(150 + 0.5 * power) / 2</code> percent<ref>{{source ref\|0.29.0\|mon-death.cc\|1369}}</ref> chance to create a friendly zombie. Monsters from Kikubaaqudgha's Unearth Wretches that naturally die will also be reaped.		Grants the '''Reap''' status for a spellpower-based duration: <code>20 + 1d(pow)</code> turns, for a maximum of 100 turns.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|spl-other.cc\|122}}</ref> For every [[natural]] monster you or your allies kill, you have a <code>(150 + 0.5 * power) / 2</code> percent,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|mon-death.cc\|1369}}</ref> chance to create a friendly zombie. Monsters from Kikubaaqudgha's Unearth Wretches that naturally die will also be reaped.

	Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.		Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.
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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Animate Dead is good against crowds of enemies. When fighting a group ~~of enemies~~, you ~~will~~ create zombies ~~during the~~ fight~~. These zombies~~ will fight their former allies and act as distractions~~, making the group much easier to deal with~~. Since zombies last until you leave the floor, any remaining undead can help with your future endeavors.		Animate Dead is good against crowds of enemies. When fighting a group, you'll create zombies mid-fight, who in turn will fight their former allies and act as distractions. Since zombies last until you leave the floor, any remaining undead can help with your future endeavors.

	It is a very powerful spell for [[Kikubaaqudgha]] followers, due to the Unearth Wretches ability. Using it at the start of a dangerous battle or even floor will generate a large gang of unlimited duration allies, at an affordable piety cost. Thankfully, Kiku can gift this spell, though it isn't guaranteed.		It is a very powerful spell for [[Kikubaaqudgha]] followers, due to the Unearth Wretches ability. Using it at the start of a dangerous battle or even floor will generate a large gang of unlimited duration allies, at an affordable piety cost. Thankfully, Kiku can gift this spell, though it isn't guaranteed.

Hordes: /* Strategy */ top-level strategy

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Strategy: top-level strategy

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	*Animate Dead is a very powerful spell for [[Kikubaaqudgha]] followers, ~~which~~ the ~~god can thankfully gift~~. Using ~~Unearth Wretches~~ at the start of a dangerous battle or even floor ~~gives~~ a large gang of unlimited duration allies, ~~in exchange for a very~~ affordable ~~chunk of [[~~piety]].		Animate Dead is good against crowds of enemies. When fighting a group of enemies, you will create zombies during the fight. These zombies will fight their former allies and act as distractions, making the group much easier to deal with. Since zombies last until you leave the floor, any remaining undead can help with your future endeavors.
	**[[Anguish]]~~, another one of~~ [[~~Kikubaaqudgha~~]]'~~s possible gifts~~, ~~synergizes well~~ with Animate Dead~~, as zombies tend~~ to ~~be durable, letting them tank hits while rebounding damage on hexed targets~~.
	*Fast species may want to use the Ctrl-T command to limit the auto-travelling speed to the speed of their slowest ally.		It is a very powerful spell for [[Kikubaaqudgha]] followers, due to the Unearth Wretches ability. Using it at the start of a dangerous battle or even floor will generate a large gang of unlimited duration allies, at an affordable piety cost. Thankfully, Kiku can gift this spell, though it isn't guaranteed.

			===Tips and Tricks===
			*Works well with [[Anguish]] and [[Death Channel]], which are both spells that Kiku can gift.
			** Anguish is a hex which causes enemies to take damage whenever they attack ''something'', including zombies. Zombies are durable for the undead, making it a nice combination.
			** Death Channel is compatible with Animate Dead. Using both spells together wil you create up to 2 minions for every monster kill.
			*Fast species may want to use the Ctrl-T command to limit the auto-travelling speed to the speed of their slowest ally. This does not slow down manual movement.
	*In the [[Tomb]], [[death scarab]]s make for excellent zombies, as they lose their chaotic movement while retaining their lightning-fast speed, and are available in extremely plentiful numbers. Their combined strength lets them take out even [[royal mummies]] with ease.		*In the [[Tomb]], [[death scarab]]s make for excellent zombies, as they lose their chaotic movement while retaining their lightning-fast speed, and are available in extremely plentiful numbers. Their combined strength lets them take out even [[royal mummies]] with ease.

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Useful Info

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	Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.		Zombies created by this spell have an unlimited duration, but will disintegrate if you recast the spell or leave the level. Their [[HD]] depends on the [[spellpower]]: <code>minion_hd = mons_hd * (100 + pow) / 300</code>.

	Animate Dead and [[Death Channel]] may work on the same target simultaneously, but not any of the other undead-creating Necromancy spells. It only takes priority over the lower level spell [[Necrotise]].		Animate Dead and [[Death Channel]] may work on the same target simultaneously, but not any of the other undead-creating Necromancy spells. It only takes priority over the lower level spell [[Necrotise]].

			This spell does not work with [[Gozag]] (who turns corpses into gold), [[Yredelemnul]] (who reaps for you), or [[Okawaru]] (who forbids all allies).

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==