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Sword of the Emperor

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Sword of the Emperor is a rare +2 Longsword that grants bonus damage against shapeshifted or polymorphed creatures and enhances the wielder's defences against spells.

Description Icon.png

There's a graceful swarthiness to this sword. The inscription in the steel reads - 'My eye wanders far from home / To shores of distant Anchorome.'

Properties

One-handed damage
D8 Physical.png 1d8 + 2 (3~10) + Strength modifier SlashingSlashing
Two-handed damage
D10 Physical.png 1d10 + 2 (3~12) + Strength modifier SlashingSlashing
Details
Longswords Longswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 2
 Versatile
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
 Weight: 1.35 kg / 2.7 lb
Price: 250 gp
UID LOW_Elfsong_EmperorSword_LongSword
UUID 777cb3d5-0689-4cfd-9719-b460897cb9e6

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Shapeshifter Slayer
This weapon deals an additional D4 Physical.png 1d4 damage against shapeshifters or polymorphed creatures.
Magical Durability
The wielder has a +2 bonus to Saving throws against spells.

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Lacerate Lacerate (Action)
Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleed Bleed. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Pommel Strike Pommel Strike (Bonus Action)
Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly Daze Daze them. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Rush Attack Rush Attack (Action)
Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them Off Balance Off Balance. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

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Bugs

  • Shapeshifter Slayer also adds 1d4 to attack rolls in addition to the damage rolls listed.
    • This passive also applies to ranged attacks while this weapon is equipped, adding 1d4 to attack and damage for them.
    • Spells cast while this weapon is equipped will gain 1d4 to their attack roll, but their damage is not increased.