Cruel Sting
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Cruel Sting is a rare +1 Longsword that deals extra Poison damage against 
Restrained targets if the wielder is a drow elf. It also grants the 
Ensnaring Strands spell.
The trauma of becoming a drider is quickly set aside with a cold arachnid dispassion. This sword follows that disturbing trend - a replenishing poison gland is built within, deployed only against trapped opponents.
Properties
- One-handed damage
1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Strength modifier 
Slashing - Two-handed damage
1d10 + 1 (2~11) + Strength modifier Slashing - Details
Longswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
Versatile- Dippable
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Weight: 1.35 kg / 2.7 lb
Price: 250 gp
UID
MAG_Drowelf_SpiderSnare_LongswordUUID
67ae6ce9-08fd-4ee7-9343-9a408f8ad9fa
Special
The holder of this item gains:
Ensnaring Strands (
)- Cast as a level 1 spell (
Recharge: Short rest.)
- Sting The Helpless
- A Drow wielding this weapon deals an additional 1d4
against 
targets.
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
Lacerate ()- Slash at your target's vital points to make it
. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Pommel Strike (
)- Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly
them. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Rush Attack ()- Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them
. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Where to find
- Ruined Battlefield X: 0 Y: -15: Carried by
Kar'niss
Notes
- Sting the Helpless deals extra poison damage to a creature under any condition in the Restrained status group, which includes (but is not limited to):
Black Tentacles, via 
Evard's Black Tentacles
Ensnared, via 
Ensnaring Strike and all its variations
Entangled, via 
Entangle or Umbral Tangle
Enwebbed, via 
Web or Ensnaring Strands
Hamstrung, via 
Hamstring Shot weapon action, available for longbows and shortbows
- Any character
disguised as a drow can also benefit from Sting the Helpless.
Bugs
- When this sword is looted from Kar'niss, it retains
Spindleweb Fanatic until Long Rest, granting additional 1d6
Psychic damage to weapon attacks. - Spindleweb Fanatic can be retained indefinitely by dropping the weapon on the ground or stashing it in a container prior to each long rest.
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