When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 10 necrotic damage if it isn't a construct or an undead. You also gain 10 temporary hit points.

Note: According to the SRD, it is an extra 3d6 necrotic damage, although this is incorrect.

Base items

This item variant can be applied to the following base items:

• Double-Bladed Scimitar (Double-Bladed Scimitar of Life Stealing)
• Greatsword (Greatsword of Life Stealing)
• Longsword (Longsword of Life Stealing)
• Rapier (Rapier of Life Stealing)
• Scimitar (Scimitar of Life Stealing)
• Shortsword (Shortsword of Life Stealing)

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.

Base items

This item variant can be applied to the following base items:

• Glaive (Glaive of Life Stealing)
• Greatsword (Greatsword of Life Stealing)
• Longsword (Longsword of Life Stealing)
• Rapier (Rapier of Life Stealing)
• Scimitar (Scimitar of Life Stealing)
• Shortsword (Shortsword of Life Stealing)