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(Added a note as the weapon requires Concentration as such to keep and can be respawned per Short Rest.)
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{{hatnote|For the spell, see {{SAI|Shadow Blade}}. For the passive feature, see [[Shadow Blade (passive feature)]].}}
{{hatnote|For the spell, see {{SAI|Shadow Blade}}. For the passive feature, see [[Shadow Blade (passive feature)]].}}
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| passives = Shadow Blade (passive feature)
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| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
| where to find = Created via {{SAI|Shadow Blade}} spell found on the {{RarityItem|Shadow Blade Ring}}
| where to find = 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.
| notes = * Unlike most [[Shortswords]], Shadow Blade is classified 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 summoner will have innate proficiency with this weapon so wizards and sorcerers who lack Shortsword proficiency will still be able to use it to its fullest potential.
* The [[Shadow Blade]] passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.
* While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be [[Dipped_in_Fire_(Condition)|Dipped in Fire]].
* The shadow weapon requires Concentration and disappears if you lose Concentration. You may recast it, using the ring, every Short Rest.
* 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.
| bugs = * The [[Shadow Blade (passive feature)]] granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets.
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[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]]
[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]]

Latest revision as of 04:21, 31 January 2025

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
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.[See: Bugs]

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 classified as a Simple weapon and not a Martial weapon.
  • The summoner will have innate proficiency with this weapon so wizards and sorcerers who lack Shortsword proficiency will still be able to use it to its fullest potential.
  • While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be Dipped in Fire.
  • 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.

Bugs