Malice Runeword

Malice has minor damage modifiers and the only real benefit of the weapon is the guaranteed Open Wounds and Prevent Monster Heal. This makes it a viable switch weapon for Bosses in Normal difficulty.

The Drain Life can take quite a toll over time if it is not balanced out by Life Generation or a Prayer Aura. Drain Life is the opposite of Replenish Life, the effect from Malice results in approximately -1 life every 2 seconds. Drain Life can not kill you (like poison).