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A '''summoner''' or '''spawner''' [[class]] or [[monster]], is capable of using magical spells, or spell-like abilities, to conjure or spawn some sort of [[monster]] or [[NPC]] as a "[[pet]]" that fight or perform some sort of task for the summoner. A summoner monster or class is generally also considered a [[caster]].
==Summoner Classes==
In [[Diablo III]], the following classes are considered "summoner" [[class]]es:
* [[Witch Doctor]] - Spell [[caster]] with some random bits thrown in for ranged and close combat, and a few "summoning" spells to spawn "[[pet]]s"
* [[Other classes]] - Many players are expecting some sort of additional "pet class" to be announced by Blizzard.
The [[Wizard]] will be able to summon a [[Hydra]] to protect her, but it's not really considered a summoned pet.
===Old Summoner Classes===
In [[Diablo II]], there is primarily one summoner class:
* [[Necromancer]] - Pure [[caster]]. Calls corpses or inanimate objects army to fight for him. Also uses spells.
The [[Amazon]] can summon a [[Valkyrie]], if she has gone down the right skill tree, but it's not the Amazon's primary function to summon creatures.
In [[Diablo I]], all classes could summon a Golem or a [[Hydra]] but those spells are not really considered a summoned pet.
==Summoner Type Monsters==
[[Monster]]s that can summon reinforcements are also called "summoners" or "spawners". Their selection of summons varies, and they are usually also [[caster]]s. Here are a few examples of summoner monsters:
* [[Skeletal Summoner]] - Archtypical summoner caster. Summons regular [[Skeleton]]s, and hides behind them while casting [[ranged]] spells.
* [[Dark Cultist]] - Can cast a Firebolt type spell, and summon [[Dark Demon]]s for assistance.
* [[Grotesque]] - Not a caster, and more a "spawner" than a summoner. When killed, he spawns a swarm of [[Lamprey]].
* [[Fallen Shaman]] - A ''re''spawner. Will not summon or spawn monsters, but will [[resurrect]] killed [[Fallen]].
==Related Articles==
Related articles include:
* [[Caster]] - Almost all summoners are also casters.
* [[Ranged]] - Some summoners also use ranged spells or abilities.
* [[Melee]] - Close range combat, the alternative for some summoners.
[[Category:Game terms]]
==Summoner Classes==
In [[Diablo III]], the following classes are considered "summoner" [[class]]es:
* [[Witch Doctor]] - Spell [[caster]] with some random bits thrown in for ranged and close combat, and a few "summoning" spells to spawn "[[pet]]s"
* [[Other classes]] - Many players are expecting some sort of additional "pet class" to be announced by Blizzard.
The [[Wizard]] will be able to summon a [[Hydra]] to protect her, but it's not really considered a summoned pet.
===Old Summoner Classes===
In [[Diablo II]], there is primarily one summoner class:
* [[Necromancer]] - Pure [[caster]]. Calls corpses or inanimate objects army to fight for him. Also uses spells.
The [[Amazon]] can summon a [[Valkyrie]], if she has gone down the right skill tree, but it's not the Amazon's primary function to summon creatures.
In [[Diablo I]], all classes could summon a Golem or a [[Hydra]] but those spells are not really considered a summoned pet.
==Summoner Type Monsters==
[[Monster]]s that can summon reinforcements are also called "summoners" or "spawners". Their selection of summons varies, and they are usually also [[caster]]s. Here are a few examples of summoner monsters:
* [[Skeletal Summoner]] - Archtypical summoner caster. Summons regular [[Skeleton]]s, and hides behind them while casting [[ranged]] spells.
* [[Dark Cultist]] - Can cast a Firebolt type spell, and summon [[Dark Demon]]s for assistance.
* [[Grotesque]] - Not a caster, and more a "spawner" than a summoner. When killed, he spawns a swarm of [[Lamprey]].
* [[Fallen Shaman]] - A ''re''spawner. Will not summon or spawn monsters, but will [[resurrect]] killed [[Fallen]].
==Related Articles==
Related articles include:
* [[Caster]] - Almost all summoners are also casters.
* [[Ranged]] - Some summoners also use ranged spells or abilities.
* [[Melee]] - Close range combat, the alternative for some summoners.
[[Category:Game terms]]
