Sword of Life Stealing

Weapon (Glaive, Greatsword, Longsword, Rapier, Scimitar, or Shortsword) · Rare · Requires Attunement · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Sword of Life Stealing

Weapon (Glaive, Greatsword, Longsword, Rapier, Scimitar, or Shortsword) · Rare · Requires Attunement

When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, that target takes an extra 15 Necrotic damage if it isn't a Construct or an Undead, and you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to the amount of Necrotic damage taken.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Sword of Life Stealing

Weapon (any sword) · Rare · Requires Attunement

When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 3d6 necrotic damage, provided that the target isn't a construct or an undead. You gain temporary hit points equal to the extra damage dealt.