User blog comment:Asmodaiguy975/Create your own item!/@comment-2234004-20150625195121/@comment-5777478-20150626021226

@Raijin

There is a good reason why I typed that. Too bad I don't remember it. I should have typed the reason. I think it was something along the lines of

On average, by the time you draw this, your life would be 8 or lower depending on the opponent. With the cost and life sacrifice every turn, this card is useful for maybe 2 turns before you get within range of an impact.

That doesn't make it ballanced, but its another factor to consider. Another weakness to exploit.