The Spell [Vampiric Touch][1] states: > Your touch deals 1d6 points of damage per two caster levels (maximum > 10d6). You gain temporary hit points equal to the damage you deal. You > can't gain more than the subject's current hit points + the subject's > Constitution score So could you cast the spell on yourself, gain up to your own Hits+Constitution in [temporary hit points][2] and then subsequently get a cure to get yourself extra hit points? Note: For interests sake (and so the caster doesn't potentially kill themselves) you can [cast spells at a lower level than normal][3] as long as it's high enough to cast said spell. [1]: http://paizo.com/prd/spells/vampiricTouch.html [2]: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat#TOC-Temporary-Hit-Points [3]: http://paizo.com/prd/magic.html#caster-level