For the vanilla version of the spell, see Animate Dead.
Animate Dead
Level: 3
School: Necromancy
Sphere: Necromantic
Range: Medium
Duration: 8 hours
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
This spell causes a number of animated skeletons to rise up and serve the priest. The number and type of skeletons that appear depend upon the level of the cleric casting the spell.
5th : 2 skeletons
7th : 3 skeletons
9th : 4 skeletons
12th+ : 2 greater skeletons
The undead creatures will remain under the priest’s control until they are slain or the spell duration expires.
Skeleton (2 Hit Dice):
STR 15, DEX 14, CON -, INT -, WIS 10, CHA 1; AL Chaotic Evil
HP 24, AC 6, THAC0 18, Saving Throws 10/12/11/13/13
1 Attack Per Round, 1d6+2 Crushing Damage (Mace +1)
Special Qualities:
Immune to charm, confusion, hold, poison, sleep, stun, & death effects
Cold Resistance 100%
Slashing & Piercing Resistance 20%; Missile Resistance 40%
Greater Skeleton (5 Hit Dice):
STR 16, DEX 14, CON -, INT -, WIS 10, CHA 1; AL Chaotic Evil
HP 60, AC 4, THAC0 16, Saving Throws 9/11/10/12/12
1 Attack Per Round, 2d6+2 Slashing Damage (Two-Handed Sword +1)
Special Qualities:
Immune to charm, confusion, hold, poison, sleep, stun, & death effects
Cold Resistance 100%
Slashing & Piercing Resistance 40%; Missile Resistance 60%