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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 or Pet Classes==In [[Diablo III]], the following classes are considered "summoner" [[class]]esor "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"
* [[Other classes]] - Many players are expecting some sort of additional "pet class" to be announced by Blizzard.
===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.
==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. 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.
* [[Dark Cultist]] - Can cast a Firebolt type spell, and summon [[Dark Demon]]s for assistance.