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[[Main Page]] > [[Equipment]] > [[Equipment#Weapons|Weapons]] > [[Martial Weapons]] > [[Shortsword]]
{{Hatnote|For the equipment type, see [[Shortswords]].}}
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[[File:Shortsword.jpg|thumb|right]]
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| image = Shortsword Faded.png
The '''Shortsword''' is a common [[One-handed Weapons|one-handed]] [[Martial Weapons|martial]] melee weapon.
| controller icon = Shortsword Unfaded.png
 
| icon = Shortsword Unfaded Icon.png
== Description ==
| uid = WPN_HUM_Shortsword_A_0
 
| uuid = 467ddb4f-6791-41fa-99f7-ee8620d63bbe
A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.
| quote = A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.
 
| category = martial
== Properties ==
| handedness = one-handed
 
| melee or ranged = melee
* Damage: <code>[[File:D6 t.png|middle|frameless|40px|upright=0.1|link=]] <span style="color:darkgray">1d6</span> [[Damage Types|<span style="color:darkgray">Piercing</span>]]</code> (One-Handed)
| type = Shortswords
* [[File:Range.jpg|middle|25px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] Range: 1.5m / 5ft
| damage = 1d6
* [[File:Light Icon.jpg|middle|25px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Versatile Weapons]] [[Light]]
| damage type = Piercing
* [[File:Finesse Icon.jpg|middle|25px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dippable]] [[Finesse]]
| finesse = yes
* [[File:Dippable Icon.jpg|middle|25px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dippable]] [[Dippable]]
| light = yes
* [[File:Weight Icon.jpg|middle|20px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] Weight: 0.9kg / 1.8lbs
| dippable = yes
* [[File:Gold Icon.jpg|middle|20px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] Price: 20gp
| weight kg = 0.9
 
| weight lb = 1.8
== Actions ==
| price = 16
 
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
* [[File:Flourish.jpg|middle|40px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Flourish]]
| where to find = Starting equipment for [[Rogue]]s
* [[File:Piercing Strike.jpg|middle|40px|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] [[Piercing Strike]]
}}
[[Category:Sources of Piercing damage]]

Latest revision as of 23:28, 24 October 2024

For the equipment type, see Shortswords.
Shortsword image

Shortsword is a mundane, nonmagical variant of the Shortswords family of weapons. It is a martial melee weapon wielded in one hand. As a finesse weapon, it can benefit from the wielder's Dexterity and not just their Strength. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training.

Description Icon.png

A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.

Properties

Damage
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Common
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: 16 gp
UID WPN_HUM_Shortsword_A_0
UUID 467ddb4f-6791-41fa-99f7-ee8620d63bbe

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

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