Necromancer (Lords of Shadow)

The Necromancers are one of the three main groups controlled by the Lords of Shadow, the others are the Lycans and the Vampires.

The Necromancers are ruled by the Lord of the Dead, Death himself. Three Necromancers are encountered, two as bosses, and one impersonated the Dark Lord, and raises the Dracolich Titan.

At least one Necromancer is set to appear in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, why and how is for the moment unknown.

Background
Necromancy is the most evil of all the schools of magic and can only be performed by the followers of the Dark Lord of the Dead. Unlike vampirism and lycanthropy, the powers necessary to control the energies of the deceased are not easily acquired. The Dark Lord only shares a small part of his power with his followers, who themselves must die in order to use the abilities given to them. Once dead, they become his thralls and their master is able to control them with his own considerable power.

Strategy
The Necromancers are bosses near the end of the game. The first two Necromancers fight alike, with the second being more powerful. Both can summon Zombies, while the second can summon Reapers as well. Unlike other bosses, their health is measured by "Necrotic Energy". This can be depleted by attacking them or forcing them to waste it on summoning enemies. They can also use their powers to transform their scites making with them a form very similar to a spear wich they use to attack physically their opponents with quickly sharp movements or with a fast and unblockable run. The third necromancer fights differently, and instead, fuses with a massive dragon skeleton, the Dracolich Titan. When defeated, it drops the final part of the God Mask.

Similarities to Death
The Necromancers of Lords of Shadow are comparable to Death. Although physically, they do not resemble him, both have powers over the dead, and wield scythes. However, there are multiple Necromancers, and they do not seem to be held in high regards. In fact, only one Necromancer speaks in the game, and has little dialogue.