Ambusher

Ambusher is a rare, 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.

This blade is one of a few rare swords wielded by the Eucalyptus League, a group of fabulously wealthy courtesans who owned a great deal of Luskan's bazaars.

Properties

Damage

1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Piercing damage

Details

Shortswords

Rarity: Rare

Enchantment: + 1

 One-Handed

 Finesse

 Light

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 190 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Sentinel Weapon: Gain a +1 bonus to Initiative rolls and Advantage on Perception Ability Checks.
• Ambusher's Streak: In combat, you deal an additional 1d6Necrotic damage against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet.

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 Exxvikyap in The Rivington General in Rivington.

Notes and Trivia

• As of Hotfix 4, the Ambusher's Streak property of this weapon also applies to the wielder's ranged weapon attacks.