Monster Makeover: The Demilich

[Colmarr]

In general though melee characters are disproportionally hammered by anti-nova effects and reaction attacks.

I think auras are just as big a problem.

 

[TerraDave]

I think its an anti-defender (and flanking) thing.

But the soul drain should have a longer range. In another 4E version, it doesn't draw OA...which would simplify things, a little (though it depends on the defender).

The orignal was in a pretty small chamber, which is one way to limit long range attackers. The original Acererak also targeted wizards first (in 4E, would definately go after who ever caused the most damage). As this is stated, with its anti defender bits, you could certailny take out that bow range, if you want to.

 

[TerraDave]

And, regarding the article. I think all the other stuff going on distracts from the soul drain, which really should be the main focus. In that vien, I do like the healing surge drain.