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+====== Exhumation ======
+{{ rpd:images:exhumation_spell.png|Exhumation Spell }}
+**Exhumation** is a necromantic ability for the [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class that allows the performer to open graves and potentially subdue the soul of one lying within.
+==== Description ====
+Opening the tomb is a sinister act on its own, but not enough for someone serving Death itself. The performer of this Dark Ritual has a great chance (and it will grow with the performer's mastery) to subdue a poor soul of one lying in the grave. This ability allows Necromancers to recruit additional undead minions from burial sites.
+==== Stats ====
+  * **Magic Affinity:** [[en:rpd:spell_affinities|Necromancy]]
+  * **Targeting:** Cell
+  * **Level:** 2
+  * **Mana Cost:** 10
+  * **Cast Time:** 2 turns
+==== Mechanics ====
+  * **Location Requirement:** Must be used on a [[en:rpd:heap_item|Heap]] of type TOMB or SKELETON
+  * **Grave Opening:** Opens the grave/heap and reveals its contents
+  * **Wraith Taming:** Has a chance to convert nearby [[en:rpd:wraith_mob|Wraiths]] into the caster's pet
+  * **Success Formula:** `chance = 1 - (1 / (caster:magicLvl() + 1))`
+    * At magic level 0: 0% chance
+    * At magic level 1: 50% chance
+    * At magic level 2: 66.7% chance
+    * At magic level 3: 75% chance
+    * Approaches 100% as magic level increases
+  * **Area of Effect:** Checks the 4 adjacent cells (up, down, left, right) from the caster's position
+==== Usage ====
+  * **Prerequisite:** A tomb or skeleton heap must be present
+  * **Class Ability:** Exclusively for [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class and related subclasses
+  * **Tactical:** Can add to the Necromancer's undead army by taming wraiths
+  * **Resource:** Uses existing dungeon features (graves/tombs) for advantage
+  * **Cell Targeting:** Must target a valid heap cell to activate
+==== Classes ====
+Classes that can use this spell include:
+  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] class
+  * Subclasses with [[en:rpd:spell_affinities|Necromancy]] affinity
+==== Strategy ====
+  * Look for levels with graves, tombs, or skeleton heaps for this ability's maximum effectiveness
+  * Particularly useful on levels with tombstones or burial themes (e.g., [[en:rpd:necropolis_level|Necropolis]])
+  * Can supplement other summoning abilities when resources are low
+  * Higher magic level significantly increases the chance to tame wraiths
+  * Provides tactical flexibility in minion management
+  * Best used when wraiths spawn near you after opening graves
+  * Position yourself strategically to maximize the number of adjacent wraiths that can be tamed
+  * Synergizes with necromancy-related talents and equipment
+==== Code References ====
+  * Lua Script: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/scripts/spells/Exhumation.lua|Exhumation.lua]]
+  * Spell library: `scripts/lib/spell.lua`
+  * Uses `RPD.Heap.Type.TOMB` and `RPD.Heap.Type.SKELETON` for validation
+  * Implements `castOnCell` function for cell-targeting logic
+==== Considerations ====
+  * **Location Dependent:** Only useful in areas with graves, tombs, or skeleton heaps
+  * **Chance Based:** Success is not guaranteed and depends on magic level
+  * **Early Game:** Especially useful when other summoning resources are limited
+  * **Positioning:** Caster must be adjacent to wraiths for taming to work
+  * **Ethical:** Reflects the dark nature of necromantic practices
+==== Content Verification ====
+  * Information source: Lua Script [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/scripts/spells/Exhumation.lua|Exhumation.lua]]
+  * Effect descriptions: Extracted directly from spell implementation
+  * Last updated: 2025-04-12 based on Exhumation.lua analysis
+  * Source code: Remixed Dungeon codebase
+==== Related ====
+  * [[en:rpd:necromancer_class|Necromancer]] - The class that uses this ability
+  * [[en:rpd:spell_affinities|Necromancy]] - The magical practice this belongs to
+  * [[en:rpd:raise_dead_spell|Raise Dead]] - Similar resurrection-based ability
+  * [[en:rpd:summon_deathling_spell|Summon Deathling]] - Other minion summoning ability
+  * [[en:rpd:undead_mob|Undead]] - The type of minion created
+  * [[en:rpd:wraith_mob|Wraith]] - Creatures that can be tamed
+  * [[en:rpd:heap_item|Heap]] - Dungeon feature required for this spell
+  * [[en:rpd:spells_overview|Spells]]
+{{tag> rpd spells necromancy necromancer}}