diff --git a/player/race/wraithp.arc b/player/race/wraithp.arc
index d5476412d..382081fcd 100644
--- a/player/race/wraithp.arc
+++ b/player/race/wraithp.arc
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ Wraiths have a strong affinity to magic,
 especially cold spells, and are very strong
 spellcasters. However, they cannot use fire
 spells for fear of self-destruction.
+Wraith also do not heal naturally, or gain
+sustenance from food. Instead they have to
+feed off the living.
 endmsg
 color_fg black
 anim
diff --git a/skills/wraith_feed.arc b/skills/wraith_feed.arc
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6b13d25e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/skills/wraith_feed.arc
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+Object skill_wraith_feed
+name wraith feed
+skill wraith feed
+type 43
+invisible 1
+dam 2
+attacktype 16781312
+no_drop 1
+subtype 38
+editable 0
+body_skill -1
+exp 0
+level 100
+end