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Revision as of 22:10, 26 August 2023

Advantage

Assassin's Shortsword is an uncommon, lightly enchanted (+1) special variant of the Shortswords family of weapons. It is a simple 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

Quiet is the air around this sword, and quiet are the steps of the one who wields it.

Properties

Damage
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing damage
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Uncommon
Enchantment: + 1
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 65 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Stealth Checks.

Weapon actions

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

Flourish Flourish ()

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

Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds.

Where to find

Found on a skeleton along the cliffs to the West of the House of Healing at (X:-250, Y:36)