This patch note shows that HARMTOUCH was modified in Velious, but it specifically references existing lifetap mechanics. For example, in the 12/19/2000 patch, it references that lifetaps were all or nothing and that only "immune" targets would resist it.
12/19/2000
The Shadow Knight's "Unholy Aura" discipline has received an enhancement. When in use, harmtouch resistances will be checked versus disease instead of magic. In addition, harmtouch will resist in the same fashion as lifetap spells, meaning that unless the creature is immune to disease, you should get full damage most of the time.
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Frieza <Stasis> 1999-2003 Prexus
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