ability drain vs. negative energy protection [Archive] - Wizards Community

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maddog0714

03-09-08, 02:09 PM
would a character with a spell or spell like ability of Negative energy protection, be warded from the constitution drain ability of a wraith?
groveborn

03-09-08, 10:09 PM
The description of Wraith does not specify whether it is or is not negative energy. This question has been asked (as most have) and led to a long discussion. There were some clear cut lines on both sides.

My opinion, taken with its appropriate grain of salt, is that since the Wraith is an undead, incorporeal creature, it must be using negative energy for its attacks. There are other types of drain, mostly poison and disease. Since those don't fit with this, I'd use logic.

Most such attacks will list whether or not it's negative energy, so it's up in the air.