(Don't) Fear The Reaper: A Dark Knight Guide

You can only absorb MP with Origin if the mob itself has MP to absorb.

If you need MP, just slap at least 1 point into Entropy, as it converts damage to MP.

I've already checked against mobs that have MP such as Crawlers & Crabs (PLD mobs). No MP was gained or restored.

I just made a set for casting Dread Spikes and have a question about the Dread Spikes potency effect on the Heathen's Cuirass (up to 55% for the +3 armor piece). Do you need to keep the Heathen's Cuirass equipped for the duration of Dread Spikes to continue getting the 55% bonus or do you only need to wear it at midcast? I'm assuming you just need it on at midcast but I can't find any specific confirmation of that.

Midcast

Thank you