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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]]. | + | A '''summoner''' or '''spawner''' [[class]] or [[monster]] (also known as '''pet class''' in reference to classes), 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== | + | ==Summoner or Pet Classes== |
| − | In [[Diablo III]], the following classes are considered "summoner" [[class]]es: | + | In [[Diablo III]], the following classes are considered "summoner" [[class]]es or "pet classes": |
* [[Witch Doctor]] - Spell [[caster]] with some random bits thrown in for ranged and close combat, and a few "summoning" spells to spawn "[[pet]]s" | * [[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. | * [[Other classes]] - Many players are expecting some sort of additional "pet class" to be announced by Blizzard. | ||
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| − | ===Old Summoner Classes=== | + | ===Old Summoner or Pet Classes=== |
In [[Diablo II]], there is primarily one summoner class: | 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. | * [[Necromancer]] - Pure [[caster]]. Calls corpses or inanimate objects army to fight for him. Also uses spells. | ||
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==Summoner Type Monsters== | ==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: | + | [[Monster]]s that can summon reinforcements are also called "summoners" or "spawners". Their selection of summons varies, and they are usually also [[caster]]s. They are generally not referred to as "pet monsters" like the class versions. 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. | * [[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. | * [[Dark Cultist]] - Can cast a Firebolt type spell, and summon [[Dark Demon]]s for assistance. | ||
Revision as of 17:24, 4 December 2009
A summoner or spawner class or monster (also known as pet class in reference to classes), 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.
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Summoner or Pet Classes
In Diablo III, the following classes are considered "summoner" classes or "pet classes":
- Witch Doctor - Spell caster with some random bits thrown in for ranged and close combat, and a few "summoning" spells to spawn "pets"
- 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 or Pet 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.
- Druid - The summmoner calls forth beasts from the wild to aid him in the coming battles.
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
Monsters that can summon reinforcements are also called "summoners" or "spawners". Their selection of summons varies, and they are usually also casters. They are generally not referred to as "pet monsters" like the class versions. Here are a few examples of summoner monsters:
- Skeletal Summoner - Archtypical summoner caster. Summons regular Skeletons, and hides behind them while casting ranged spells.
- Dark Cultist - Can cast a Firebolt type spell, and summon Dark Demons for assistance.
- Grotesque - Not a caster, and more a "spawner" than a summoner. When killed, he spawns a swarm of Lamprey.
- Fallen Shaman - A respawner. Will not summon or spawn monsters, but will resurrect killed Fallen.
Dark Cultist
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