Notes
It is unknown to mankind whether this hand is some pure materialisation of demonic essence or actually a body part of a greater evil. It is sure though that its existence is fuelled by powerful demonic forces. Living or animated, it is a fast and powerful minion in the demonic ranks. Yet obviously lacking a head, the creature is quite cunning and loves dirty surprise attacks. It usually attacks with individual fingers, but it is also said that the Hand of Cursed Fate sometimes grasps an opponent to crush it in its powerful grip. Its greatest pleasure is to bring pain and despair to others. Above all it enjoys the suffering of creatures. The Hand of Cursed Fate is attracted by those whom it senses as doomed and takes greatest amusement in their demise. Therefore it is a powerful adversary, and it is no mockery when it is claimed that the Hand of Cursed Fate can pull some dirty tricks out of its sleeve.
It's the first creature known to drop a non-blank rune.
Abilities
Damage Taken From Elements
Location
Pits of Inferno, The Battlefield, The Arcanum, The Blood Halls, The Crystal Caves and Grounds of Despair.
Behaviour
A cowardly creature that retreats early upon being damaged and often goes invisible.
A hand of cursed fate attacks in melee range. A hand of cursed fate will retreat at 2000 (30.3%, yellow) health.
Strategy
Since it has no ranged damaging attack, it is a good idea to have a Knight blocking it and as many shooters as possible. This may be tricky though since it can disappear, and you have to find it with Runes. So, that Knight must try to lure it in a place where it can't move, and then spam it with Ice and Holy-Based Spells. Note though that when using Haste, the creature can become extremely fast, about the speed of a level 650+ so don't expect to chase it until it has slowed down. Try to trap the creature with a Knight blocker and possibly some Wild Growths.
History
- As announced on March 12, 2024, the patch reduced its HP from 7,500 to 6,600, significantly reduced flee threshold (previously it fled around 6000 HP), reduced Mana Drain damage, and removed possibility to apply multiple debuffs at the same time as part of the 2024 Balancing Project.
Loot
- 4-267× Gold Coin (common)
- 1-7× Platinum Coin (common)
- Soul Orb (common)
- 1-4× Flask of Demonic Blood (common)
- 1-2× Great Mana Potion (uncommon)
- Ultimate Health Potion (uncommon)
- Mind Stone (uncommon)
- 1-5× Assassin Star (uncommon)
- 1-4× Small Sapphire (uncommon)
- Demonic Essence (uncommon)
- Protection Amulet (uncommon)
- Yellow Gem (uncommon)
- Emerald Bangle (semi-rare)
- Wand of Inferno (semi-rare)
- 1-8× Sudden Death Rune (semi-rare)
- Knight Armor (semi-rare)
- Energy Ring (semi-rare)
- Blue Gem (semi-rare)
- Death Ring (semi-rare)
- Crown Armor (rare)
- Platinum Amulet (rare)
- Skull Staff (rare)
- Violet Gem (rare)
- Book (Orange) (rare)
- Gold Ingot (rare)
- Boots of Haste (very rare)
- Mysterious Voodoo Skull (very rare)
- Abyss Hammer (very rare)