After wasting the 4.5 plat on it, I tried it out (dumping some training into
hand-to-hand) and found that, even hitting for points would not raise my
damaged health. I wasn't looking at the bubble bar, but the actual numbers,
so I know it doesn't work.
I had read two variations on what it is supposed to do: Deliver a LifeTap
each time you hit, regardless of the damage, or deliver a LifeTap of exactly
the same amount you damaged for, effectively doubling all the damage you do
by hand, and then some since you get a little back. At my 10th level,
though, the monsters I fight whack for 18 or so per hit, so it's not all that
effective a way, I think. I'm guessing, though, because it definitely
doesn't work right now.
In a message dated 4/25/99 10:52:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
kpatierno@... writes:
> Vampric Embrace is a more powerful version of the grim aura spell
> that only lasts for about 90 seconds. I have tested this spell extensivly
> and have never gotten a "lifetap type" effect from the spell
> all it does is increase your attack rating by 15.
> IMHO - this spell would be great for a shadowknight but as
> a necro. dont waste your mana.