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{{hatnote|For the spell, see {{SAI|Shadow Blade}}. For the passive feature, see [[Shadow Blade (passive feature)]].}}
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| name = Shadow Blade
| name = Shadow Blade
| image = Shortsword PlusOne Icon.png
| image = Shortsword PlusOne Icon.png
| controller icon = Shortsword PlusOne Unfaded.png
| icon = Shortsword PlusOne Unfaded Icon.png
| icon = Shortsword PlusOne Unfaded Icon.png
| description =  
| description = {{uncommon|Shadow Blade}} is an uncommon [[Shortswords|Shortsword]] that grants the wielder advantage against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade. It also deals {{DamageColor|Psychic|2d8 Psychic}} damage instead of the usual 1d6.
| quote = Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade
| quote = Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade.
| category = martial <!-- martial or simple -->
| category = simple
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| melee or ranged = melee  
| handedness = one-handed <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| handedness = one-handed
| type = Shortswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| type = Shortswords
| rarity = uncommon <!-- Leave EMPTY for common, otherwise: uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| rarity = uncommon
| enchantment =  <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| damage = 2d8  
| damage = 2d8 + 2 <!-- Must follow the strict format XdY + Z, with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage type = Psychic  
| damage type = Psychic <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| versatile damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| extra damage = 1d4 Psychic<!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| range m = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in meters. -->
| range ft = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in feet. -->
| <!-- Following are yes/no properties, which MUST BE EMPTY if you mean "no"!  Never actually type "no"! -->
| ammunition =
| finesse = yes
| finesse = yes
| heavy =
| light = yes
| light = yes
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 0.9
| weight kg = 0.9
| weight lb = 1.8
| weight lb = 1.8
| price = 300
| price = 65
| special = * [[Performance]] +1
| uid = UNI_HUM_ShadowBlade
* '''Shadow Blade''' You have {{Advantage}} on [[Attack Rolls]] against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade.
| uuid = 66d6cbd5-c231-4fc4-a3b7-80f781b579f7
| passives = Shadow Blade (passive feature)
| special =
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the weapon, if it's a special one. -->
| where to find = Created via {{SAI|Shadow Blade}} spell found on the {{RarityItem|Shadow Blade Ring}}
* Created via {{SAI|Shadow Blade}} spell found on the {{RarityItem|Shadow Blade Ring}}
| notes = *Unlike most Shortswords, '''Shadow Blade''' is classed as a Simple weapon and not a Martial weapon.
*While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be [[Dipped_in_Fire_(Condition)|Dipped in Fire]].
* The [[Shadow Blade]] passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.
* The shadow weapon requires Concentration and disappears if you lose Concentration. You may recast it, using the ring, every Short Rest.
* This weapon is immune to being disarmed.
}}
}}
[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]]

Latest revision as of 20:07, 15 September 2024

For the spell, see Shadow Blade Shadow Blade. For the passive feature, see Shadow Blade (passive feature).
Shadow Blade (weapon) image

Shadow Blade is an uncommon Shortsword that grants the wielder advantage against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade. It also deals 2d8 Psychic damage instead of the usual 1d6.

Description Icon.png

Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade.

Properties

Damage
D8 Psychic.png 2d8 (2~16) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPsychic
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Uncommon
Enchantment: None
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 65 gp
UID UNI_HUM_ShadowBlade
UUID 66d6cbd5-c231-4fc4-a3b7-80f781b579f7

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Shadow Blade
You have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Attack rolls against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade.

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds.

Flourish Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance Off Balance.

Where to find

Notes

  • Unlike most Shortswords, Shadow Blade is classed as a Simple weapon and not a Martial weapon.
  • While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be Dipped in Fire.
  • The Shadow Blade passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.
  • The shadow weapon requires Concentration and disappears if you lose Concentration. You may recast it, using the ring, every Short Rest.
  • This weapon is immune to being disarmed.
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