A new plaything!
Henzell says...
  1. The new replacement for monster Black Mark and replacement for Kiku's 5* Torment ability in 0.32. Irresistably debuffs a smite-targetted 5x5 area with The Sign of Ruin, which makes any melee damage the bearer takes also inflict draining and one of Slow, Weak, or Blind. The player version's duration scales notably versus Necromancy skill.
  2. The draining is quite intense for players, draining 5.3% to 8% of one's max hp per hit. If you've got poor AC and that soul scholar's got an Executioner band member nearby, consider drinking cancellation.

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