At this point, a necromancer's life becomes a bit more intruguing.
You're finally level sixteen, and you have to research to get that starving creature that hangs around you bigger.
Along with nearly ever pet spell from this point forward, you also have to research some very vital spells that will decide your fate
in Norrath.
We here at Necromancers Realm feel for you, so we've decided to give you this table outlining what components you need to research
with, as well as how important it is to have these spells, based on our infinate wisdom about necromancy.
The first thing that needs to be done is going to your guild, wether it be in A'kanon, Cabilis, Freeport, Neriak, or Paineel. Now you need
to purchase what is called The Book of Dark Bindings. The table below shows which vendors in Norrath sell the Book of Dark bindings.
This is a vital part of your research, as you cannot research without it.
The next part of research involves getting Words. Words can be found on nearly every creature in norrath that is above level
sixteen. The tricky part is finding out which creatures actually drop the specific words that you need for that awesome spell you need.
| Zone
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Merchant
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| Cabilis West
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Visar Glolith
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| Freeport East
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Banor Raglesin
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| Neriak 3rd Gate
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Xantis Ixtax
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| Paineel
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Keletha Nightweaver
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| Paineel
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Linnleu Brackmar
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| Qeynos Catacombs
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Kubder Restona
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Research is often times not needed for acquiring a spell, because some of them can be purchased from vendors across Norrath.
You do, however need to research, because there are a good many
spells that cannot be found anywhere but on the sets of words needed to create the spell.
The only drawback to research is that when you have the words that you need, you place them in the Book of Dark Bindings, and hit
the combine, only to discover that unfortunately you lacked the skills to make the spell and the words vaporize. Now not only do you
not have the spell you were trying for, you're out words that took you hours to acquire. Fear not, there is a way to improve your research
skills and not use those invaluable words.
There's 2 ways to go about this now. First if you're of good alignment, meaning that people other than your townsfolk tolerate you. If so,
then you may be able to acquire what is called a Concordance of Research from North Karana. For those of you who are of Evil
alignment, there is a place you can go as well.
The Concordance of research is acquired at the gypsy camp in North Karana. You must speak to Mrysila, about the concordance. She
tells you that if you bring her lightstones and greater lightstones, she will give you one of the volumes that you seek. It is a good idea to
keep giving her the stones until you recieve all of the volumes that she has. There is also a book that she gives you that lists all of the
components to make the runes which are made in the Concordance. This allows you to increase your research skill, but not lose
the words that are used to make your spells.
For those of you with Evil alignment, you must go to the Southern Desert of Ro, and seek out a Dark Elf Sorceress, if you talk to her, then
she will assist you in learning the skill of research, and will give you the tools that are required for increasing your skills. You basically
have to do the exact same things that the good alignment people have to do. Give her a greater lightstone for the Concordance of Research,
and give her lightstones for a random text, telling you the combinations of components that you have to have to make the
runes you need to practice with.
Keep in mind, with both of these methods, the runes that you produce must be combined in your Book of Dark Bindings for you to actually
increase your skill. Combining the runes in the Concordance does nothing, and you have wasted your time.
Below is a table outlining each of the particular words that you need for your research of certain spells. You can create the spells above your
current level, this is often recommended if you are hunting creatures that are dropping words that are above your level. Keep in mind that the
higher the level of the spell, the higher your research skill needs to be. So often times if you find words lying on the ground or at a merchant,
check to see if they are within your range of research. We recommend that you do not research any spells that are two spell levels or more
above you. Meaning that if you're level twenty, we recommend that you only research the level twenty, twenty-four, and twenty-nine. Going
above this level, will result in failures more times than not. Your research skill can go to two-hundred, so we recommend that you do the
Concordance quests to get you started.
The Table of Research
|
Level
|
Spell
|
Words Needed For Spells
|
| 16
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Banshee Aura
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Words of Derivation, Words of Eradication
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| 16
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Hungry Earth
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Words of Material, Words of Spirit
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| 16
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Restless Bones
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Words of Reviviscence, Words of the Sentient (azia)
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| 16
|
Voice Graft
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Words of Possession, Words of the Spoken
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| 20
|
Animate Dead
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Words of the Extinct, Words of Quickening
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| 20
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Harmshield
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Words of Absorption, Words of Refuge
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| 20
|
Identify
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Words of Anthology, Words of Enlightment
|
| 20
|
Shadow Vortex
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Words of Dissolution, Words of Imitation
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| 20
|
Word of Shadow
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Words of Cazic-Thule, Words of Radiance
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| 24
|
Breath of the Dead
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Words of Cazic-Thule, Words of Cloudburst, Words of Mistbreath
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| 24
|
Haunting Corpse
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Words of Allure, Words of Detachment, Words of Possession
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| 24
|
Intensify Death
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Words of Absorption, Words of Recluse, Words of the Sentient (beza)
|
| 24
|
Shadow Sight
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Words of Discernment, Words of Eventide
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| 29
|
Renew Bones
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Words of Acquisition (azia), Words of Incorporeal, Words of Purification
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| 29
|
Summon Dead
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Words of Haunting, Words of Possession, Words of Rupturing
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| 29
|
Vampiric Curse
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Words of Dissemination, Words of Parasitism, Words of Possession
|
| 34
|
Call of Bones
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Words of Endurance, Words of Motion, Words of Neglect
|
| 34
|
Invoke Fear
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Words of Duration, Words of Quivering, Words of Resolve
|
| 34
|
Invoke Shadow
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Words of Dark Paths, Words of Haunting, Words of Suffering
|
| 34
|
Wave of Enfeeblement II
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Words of Abatement, Words of Cazic-Thule, Words of Efficacy
|
| 39
|
Malignant Dead
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Words of Bidding, Words of Collection (beza), Words of Suffering
|
| 39
|
Nullify Magic
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Words of Descrying, Words of Dissolution, Words of Seizure
|
| 39
|
Word of Souls
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Words of Cazic-Thule, Words of Projection, Words of the Specter
|
| 44
|
Beguile
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Words of Enchantment, Words of Subordination
|
| 44
|
Cackling Bones
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Words of Collection (caza), Words of Obligation
|
| 44
|
Dead Man Walking
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Words of Burnishing, Words of Psyche
|
| 49
|
Bond of Death
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Words of Grappling, Words of Odus
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| 49
|
Dead Men Floating
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Words of Agony, Words of Asylum
|
| 49
|
Invoke Death
|
Words of Acquisition (beza), Words of Requisition
|
| 49
|
Lich
|
Words of the Ethereal
|
| 49
|
Paralyzing Earth
|
Words of Crippling Force
|
Level 50+ Research
At level 50, research becomes a little more difficult. First off, the words you need
for research don't drop nearly as often as they did before. Yeah, and you thought they
dropped badly before now. In order to research level 50+ spells, you need four
things:
- You have to have the Legacy of Ykesha Expansion.
- You have to be level 36 or higher.
- You have to have at least 101 skill in research.
- You need to complete the quest for The Warlock's Book of Binding
Once the above four things have been acomplished. You may begin researching spells
for levels 50+. Now we're going to help you a little here. In order to do the quest
just follow these instructions and you'll have you're Warlock's Book of Binding in no
time at all.
First, go to the Gulf of Gunthak. You need to find Researcher Alvarik. From the zone
in from Stonebrunt Mountains, walk across the pier. Once across the pier walk around
the lighthouse to the other side. Once there you'll see what looks like a semi-circle
of shacks a bit of a ways away. The shack you want to enter is the one on the far left.
This is where Researcher Alvarik is. He is a High Elf male.
The Quest:
You say, 'Hail, Researcher Alvarik'
Researcher Alvarik says, 'Hello there. Are you too a student of the arcane?'
You say, 'I am a student of the arcane'
Researcher Alvarik says, 'Excellent. I hold myself as a master of researching the
arcane. Even though I study mainly in the art of wizardry, I still carry the
tomes of the other realms. If you are a master of research and would like to borrow
a copy of the research tome, let me know what school of magic you belong to and I
may be able to help you out. I also carry with me hand copied works of the masters.
If you like you can buy one from me for a small fee.'
You say, 'I am a necromancer.'
Researcher Alvarik says, 'So you study necromancy! Isn't it the most fascinating of
the four realms of magic? Well I won't keep you, here is the Warlock's Book of
Binding. Good luck to you in your studies.'
You Receive a Warlock's Book of Binding
Now, once you complete this quest you may begin combining level 50+ words to make
your spells, and you can ditch your book of dark bindings as the Warlock's Book of
Binding will also combine those spells as well. Now, you need to remember that if
you want to combine a 50+ spell in the Warlock's Book of Binding, you're going to
need two things in addition to the words in the book. You'll need a quill, and a
Parchment.
Once you feel you're ready to start making level 50+ spells, consult the following
table to show you exactly which words you need to have in order to create a spell.
The Table of 50+ Research
|
Level
|
Spell
|
Words Needed For Spells
|
| 51
|
Sacrifice
|
Words of Annihilation, Words of Eventide
|
| 52
|
Defoliation
|
Words of Covert, Words of Pain
|
| 52
|
Scent of Terris
|
Words of Anguish, Words of Edification
|
| 53
|
Convergence
|
Words of Decision, Words of Stimulation
|
| 53
|
Minion of Shadows
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Words of Tenancy, Words of Tenure
|
| 54
|
Shadowbond
|
Words of Asylum, Words of Comprehension
|
| 54
|
Thrall of Bones
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Words of Control, Words of Energy
|
| 55
|
Augmentation of Death
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Words of Anguish, Words of Expedition
|
| 55
|
Chill Bones
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Words of Agony, Words of Intent
|
| 55
|
Congulation of Bone
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Words of Anguish, Words of Banshee
|
| 55
|
Infusion
|
Words of Comprehension, Words of Constancy
|
| 55
|
Levant
|
Words of Recall, Words of Recourse
|
| 56
|
Crippling Claudication
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Words of Divergence, Words of Obliteration, Words of Voiding
|
| 56
|
Demi Lich
|
Words of Awareness, Words of Revenant, Words of Tenancy
|
| 56
|
Sedulous Subversion
|
Words of Awareness, Words of Exhilaration
|
| 56
|
Servant of Bones
|
Words of Apparition, Words of Tenancy
|
| 57
|
Conjure Corpse
|
Words of Constancy, Words of Covert, Words of Misery
|
| 58
|
Mind Wrack
|
Words of Distress, Words of Invigoration, Words of Recall
|
| 58
|
Quivering Veil of Xarn
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Words of Asylum, Words of Energy, Words of Immunity
|
| 59
|
Devouring Darkness
|
Words of Edification, Words of Holding, Words of Misery
|
| 59
|
Emissary of Thule
|
Words of Control, Words of Revenant, Words of Tenancy
|
| 60
|
Arch Lich
|
Words of Anguish, Words of Banshee, Words of Divergence
|
| 60
|
Banishment of Shadows
|
Words of Abrogation, Words of Obliteration, Words of Voiding
|
| 60
|
Death Peace
|
Words of Covert, Words of Decision, Words of Immunity
|
| 60
|
Enslave Death
|
Words of Control, Words of Revenant, Words of Stimulation
|
| 60
|
Funeral Pyre
|
Words of Anguish, Words of Misery, Words of Pain, Words of Torment
|
| 60
|
Gangrenous Touch
|
Words of Abrogation, Words of Constancy, Words of Distress
|
| 60
|
Trucidation
|
Words of Apparition, Words of Intent, Words of Misery
|
| 60
|
Zevfeer's Theft of Vitae
|
Words of Abrogation, Words of Recall, Words of Recourse, Words of Retention
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