Talk:Foebane/@comment-2.10.128.52-20181025083841

At least on original edition, the 4 HP heal is blocked by your own magic resistance. So if you have 50%, you can say that on average you get healed 2 HP per successful hit.

It's still one of the outstanding weapons in the game though, especially with the saving throw bonus on top. Just not as overpowered any more that I would pick it over the Flail of Ages even situationally, if the character has high magic resistance.