The sword strike also applied mana burn, though losing 2.5 mana was inconsequential for Jay, as he currently half-way up a sword.

The pain was intense, but the sword was quickly pulled out as the soldier prepared to thrust again. The hole in Jay’s chest was healed in an instant, his health points draining instead, while the pain left.

The damage would only be permanent if his health points reached zero – then he would die.