Price (Item Level): 25,715 gp (16th)
Body Slot: (held)
Caster Level: 17th
Aura: Strong; (DC 23) necromancy
Activation: —
Weight: 4 lb.
This black iron +2 longsword bestows a negative level when it deals a critical hit. The sword wielder gains 1d6 temporary hit points each time a negative level is bestowed on another. These temporary hit points last for 24 hours. One day after being struck, subjects must make a DC 16 Fortitude save for each negative level or lose a character level.
Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, enervation.
Cost to Create: Cost 12,857 gp and 5 sp, 1,029 XP, 26 days.
Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide (version 3.5), page 228.