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 is the first creature known to drop a non-blank rune. The Hand of Cursed Fate's boss is The Handmaiden.
Abilities
Melee (0-520 and 
starting up to 19 hp/turn)
Mana Drain (?)
Death Strike (0-880+)
Self-Healing (?)
causes DrunkennessDamage Taken From Elements
Location
Pits of Inferno, The Battlefield, The Arcanum, The Blood Halls, The Crystal Caves and Grounds of Despair.
Behaviour
A hand of cursed fate attacks in melee range. A hand of cursed fate will retreat at 2000 (30.3%, yellow) health.
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.
- As announced on March 28, 2024, the patch increased its energy sensitivity from 0% to 95%, and reduced its Mana Drain damage as part of the 2024 Balancing Project.
- As announced on March 04, 2025, the patch added a "very rare" chance of looting Stone Skin Amulet from this creature.
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)
- Stone Skin Amulet (very rare)