Dracul's Grasp

Dracul's Grasp vampirebone gloves stand as the most popular elite glove choice for physical melee builds in Diablo 2 Resurrected. The unique Life Tap proc mechanic revolutionizes survivability for fast-attacking characters, making these gloves essential equipment for Uber Tristram farming and high-end boss killing.

Life Tap Dominance

The defining feature is 5% Chance to Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking—the only item in the game with this modifier. Life Tap causes enemies to restore 50% of damage dealt as life, far exceeding typical life leech totals. For fast attackers like Smite Paladins using Grief, the 5% proc chance triggers within seconds, and the 28-second duration ensures near-permanent uptime. This mechanic allows Smiters to face-tank Uber bosses without requiring Life Tap wands, streamlining the most lucrative farming activity in the game.

Complete Package

Beyond Life Tap, Dracul's provides 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit, 25% Chance of Open Wounds, and +10-15 Strength. Open Wounds prevents monster regeneration—critical against Diablo Clone and Uber bosses. The +5-10 Life After Each Kill and decent defense round out a comprehensive offensive and defensive package.

Universal Appeal

While synonymous with Smite Paladins, Dracul's suits any melee build: Zealots, Frenzy Barbarians, Werewolf Druids, and martial Assassins all benefit from the Life Tap sustain. The gloves excel in any situation requiring face-tanking dangerous enemies without potion spam.

Endgame Standard

Trade value remains consistent at mid-tier runes (Mal-Ist range). Perfect 10% life leech and 15 strength rolls command premiums. Dracul's represents the baseline glove choice for serious melee builds—practical, powerful, and proven across years of meta dominance.