> our group. A question here on the AE lifetap, is it a save vs magic or
> something else?

Lifetap series are based on Poison. That's why they are so hard
to resist, as most players have low poison resistances.

Not only do you take less damage with higher poison res, but you give
the Maestro less tapped hp, making the battle go twice as fast.

Purifying is the way to go.

Harmonic.