The Baneful

The The Baneful is a rare magical shortsword that only functions if it's Bound to an Eldritch Knight or is a Warlock's Pact Weapon.

The wizard Otiluke wrote about bound weapons and their propensity to coalesce with their wielder as the pair come together. He also wrote about their dangers, which are manifold, and their benefits, which make the danger worth it.

Properties

Damage

1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Piercing

Details

 Shortswords

Rarity: Rare

Enchantment: + 1

 One-Handed

 Finesse

 Light

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 190 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Favoured Weapon: This weapon has a +1 bonus to damage and Attack Rolls
• Baneful Bond: On hit, possibly inflict Bane your target. Saving Throw DC 14.

Enchanted Weapon

 Pact Weapon

• The warlock bound to this weapon is always Proficient with it. The weapon's damage is magical.
• The weapon uses the caster's Charisma modifier for Attack rolls and damage rolls.
• Prevents the weapon from being dropped or otherwise disarmed.

Weapon actions

If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent  Off Balance.

Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Where to find

• Sold by Blurg in the Myconid Colony.