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| description = {{legendary|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} is a legendary [[Greatswords|greatsword]] that grants special bonuses when wielded by a [[githyanki]]. | | description = {{legendary|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} is a legendary [[Greatswords|greatsword]] that grants special bonuses when wielded by a [[githyanki]]. | ||
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* Rewarded for showing the [[Orphic Hammer]] to (or killing) [[Kith'rak Voss]] in [[Act Three]]. | * Rewarded for showing the [[Orphic Hammer]] to (or killing) [[Kith'rak Voss]] in [[Act Three]]. | ||
* As of | * As of Patch #4, this sword can alternatively be obtained in [[Act One]] by disarming Voss via {{sai|Command (Drop)}}, {{sai|Heat Metal}}, {{sai|Disarming Attack (Ranged)}}, or {{sai|Disarming Attack (Melee)}} during the githyanki patrol encounter before entering the [[Mountain Pass]] {{coords|-139|561}}. | ||
** Voss must be disarmed ''before'' beginning combat, as he immediately flies away when any hostile action is taken. | ** Voss must be disarmed ''before'' beginning combat, as he immediately flies away when any hostile action is taken. | ||
** Due to his high stats and [[Supreme Githyanki Parry]], the chance of failing the disarm attempt against him is very high, so this method may require multiple reloads. | ** Due to his high stats and [[Supreme Githyanki Parry]], the chance of failing the disarm attempt against him is very high, so this method may require multiple reloads. | ||
** | ** Voss will only drop the sword if the prior cutscene showing the dragon is triggered while Lae'zel is in the party, otherwise he will drop [[Githyanki Crossbow]]. Note that Lae'zel will leave the group and run to speak with the Githyanki if you proceed forward after the cutscene, at this point assaulting the Githyanki will turn Lae'zel hostile. Trigger the cutscene with Lae'zel in the party and then immediately dismiss her back to camp before proceeding if you wish to acquire the sword and keep Lae'zel as a companion. | ||
| notes = *The [[githyanki]]-exclusive bonuses can also be enabled by being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one. However, you must be disguised before equipping the weapon for this to work. | | notes = *The [[githyanki]]-exclusive bonuses can also be enabled by being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one. However, you must be disguised before equipping the weapon for this to work. | ||
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Revision as of 19:00, 8 November 2023
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane is a legendary greatsword that grants special bonuses when wielded by a githyanki.
The fervour with which the githyanki express devotion to their queen is admirable to some, disquieting to others. When confronted with the fallibility of the divine (since no one is wholly perfect), who knows what reactions such folk might evince.
Properties
- Damage
2d6 + 3 (5~15) + Strength modifier 
Slashing damage - Details
Greatswords 
Rarity: Legendary
Enchantment: + 3
Two-Handed- Dippable
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.4 lb
Price: 1300 gp 
UID
MAG_GreaterSilver_GreatswordUUID
f01c3f5d-c542-420f-86c5-bdddf7819e29
Special
The holder of this item gains:
- Githborn Psionic Weapon: When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d6
Psychic damage. - Githborn Psionic Resistance: A githyanki holding this weapon has
Advantage on 
Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws, resistance to Psychic damage, and cannot be 
.
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
-
Pommel Strike (
)- Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly
them.
-
Lacerate (
)- Slash at your target's vital points to make it
.
-
Cleave ()- Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.
Special weapon actions
This weapon also grants the following:
-
Soulbreaker ()- Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly
them.
Where to find
- Rewarded for showing the Orphic Hammer to (or killing) Kith'rak Voss in Act Three.
- As of Patch #4, this sword can alternatively be obtained in Act One by disarming Voss via
, 
, 
, or 
during the githyanki patrol encounter before entering the Mountain Pass X: -139 Y: 561.
- Voss must be disarmed before beginning combat, as he immediately flies away when any hostile action is taken.
- Due to his high stats and Supreme Githyanki Parry, the chance of failing the disarm attempt against him is very high, so this method may require multiple reloads.
- Voss will only drop the sword if the prior cutscene showing the dragon is triggered while Lae'zel is in the party, otherwise he will drop Githyanki Crossbow. Note that Lae'zel will leave the group and run to speak with the Githyanki if you proceed forward after the cutscene, at this point assaulting the Githyanki will turn Lae'zel hostile. Trigger the cutscene with Lae'zel in the party and then immediately dismiss her back to camp before proceeding if you wish to acquire the sword and keep Lae'zel as a companion.
Notes
Gallery
Appearance in game
