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.