The Void Flail - High Risk High Reward End Game Weapon

Concept Overview
The Void Flail is a new 360-degree area weapon crafted from rare crystal shards found only on End Ships. It features a short-range chain and spiked ball forcing players into high-risk close combat. 

Combat Mechanics and Balancing
This weapon rejects Mending and requires two Netherite Ingots to repair. To activate its power, players must hold the flail while taking damage. Every half-heart lost stores two damage points, but consumes one player XP level and five armor durability points. 

The Totem Gamble and Resource Penalty
If a Totem of Undying pops, all damage buffs and resource penalties double. Every half-heart lost grants four damage points but destroys two XP levels and ten armor durability points. If fought naked with no armor or XP, the flail consumes ten of its own 600 durability points per half-heart lost, breaking after just three max-damage swings.

Visual Indicator
For fair PvP play, the crystal spikes act as a glowing warning. They shift dynamically from dim purple to radiant crimson red as stored damage increases, warning opponents that a devastating 72-damage strike is ready.