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| icon = Shortsword PlusOne Unfaded Icon.png
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| description =
| quote = Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade.
| quote = Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade.
| category = simple <!-- martial or simple -->
| category = simple
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| melee or ranged = melee  
| handedness = one-handed <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| handedness = one-handed
| type = Shortswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| type = Shortswords
| rarity = uncommon
| rarity = uncommon
| enchantment =  <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| damage = 2d8  
| damage = 2d8  
| damage type = Psychic  
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| notes = *Unlike most Shortswords, '''Shadow Blade''' is classed as a Simple weapon and not a Martial weapon.
| notes = *Unlike most Shortswords, '''Shadow Blade''' is classed 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]].
*While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be [[Dipped_in_Fire_(Condition)|Dipped in Fire]].
* The [[Shadow Blade]] passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage agaisnt obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.
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[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]]
[[Category:Sources of Psychic damage]]

Revision as of 20:58, 31 January 2024

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 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

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.

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 classed as a Simple weapon and not a Martial weapon.
  • While this weapon can be dipped in most cases, it cannot be Dipped in Fire.
  • The Shadow Blade passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage agaisnt obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.