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Wondering if 4th edition has a vampiric weapon similar to the one it had in 3.5 editions Magic Item Compendium. Either in the core books or a 3rd part source is fine by me.
The same question goes for if there are elven thinblades anymore or something similar. I like the concept of the Swordmage but don't care for using a typical heavy weaponed long sword. However the rapier is just a wasted feat on the same weapon in a way ... so was just curious if there was anything like the thinblade around or another thin, light weapon that is descent for a swordmage to use.
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Vampiric: There is still a Vampiric weapon around (in the Adventurer's Vault, I believe), though it doesn't work quite the same as the old one. You can use it once a day to drain the life from an enemy (doing extra damage and healing that amount), and it also drains life from enemies on a critical hit.
There is also a weapon in the PHB called the Lifedrinker weapon, which gives you temporary hitpoints whenever you slay an enemy with it.
Elven Thinblade: I don't think there is anything just like this. However, they did actually recently errata the Rapier to be a military weapon, so it doesn't take any extra feats for a swordmage to get it - so that might solve your problem for you!
Thanks for the info and the response (I can't get to the WotC website at work to ask questions so I have to hope some people view this one).
The news about the rapier actually is fantastic to hear and a welcome change. That does solve my problems and you're my hero for pointing it out.
The vampiric weapon, is it in AV 1 or 2? Also, is the HP gained from that weapon temp or permenant?