RavenRed: Just a thought, but XP draining attacks (though NOT Nether Bolts, etc) could restore the health of the attacking monster by say 1hp per 20/40 XP Drained. Even more reasons than usual to avoid HTHing that Nether Wraith...
NeilStevens: That'd make things a lot harder, but could be done if done carefully enough.
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