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I really wish people would stop using the exp penalty as a downside to iksars. Slow exp doesn't hinder your ability to kill things and as long as you kill, you will level.

Iksars are the best, especially in Velious with increased stats on items.

However, as I've said before, any race of necromancer will suffice if you aren't trying to be extremely efficient and maximize your stats/play style.

Choose iksar if you plan to min/max everything for raiding.

Choose any race based on what you like looking at or want to be seen as for any other reason (including iksar).