Vampiric Touch
The target creature takes 1d6 points of pure damage for every 2 caster levels. The caster is then healed for the amount of damage dealt.
| School | Necromancy (opposed by Divination) |
| Spell level | Wizard and Sorcerer 3 |
| Range | Touch (2.25 m) |
| Components | Verbal and somatic |
| Can be aimed at | a creature or an item |
| Counts as an attack | Yes. Casting it on someone is a hostile act |
| Concentration | Damage can interrupt the casting |
| Descriptor | Negative |
| Area of Effect / Target | Single |
| Duration | Instant |
| Additional Counter Spells | Negative Energy Protection |
| Save | None |
| Spell Resistance | Yes |
| Metamagic allowed | Empower, Maximize, Quicken, Silent, Still |
How it works
- You must hit with a melee touch attack, and spell resistance can stop it.
- Undead and constructs cannot be drained by it.
- The amount is capped at the target's current hit points +10, and at the hit points you are missing.
Items with this property
A proc chance of 100% means it fires on every hit.
| Item | Tier | Fires on | Proc chance | Caster level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Drinker Axe | 4 | Hit | 20% | 15 |
| Brilliant Greater Bloodletter | 3 | Hit | 10% | 10 |
See also
- Magic - save DCs, saving throws and when you cannot cast
- Spells
- Classes