The Dead Shot

The Dead Shot is a very rare, moderately enchanted (+2) special variant of the Longbows family of weapons. It is a martial ranged weapon that's wielded with both hands.

When the archer Frederik Durlusk died, his only request was to be buried with his favorite bow. This is that bow.

Properties

Damage

1d8 + 2 (3~10) + Dexterity modifier Piercing damage

Details

Longbows

Rarity: Very Rare

Enchantment: + 2

 Two-Handed

 Dippable

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Weight: 1.1 kg / 2.2 lb

Price: 770 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Improved Critical: The number you need to roll a Critical Hit while attacking is reduced by 1. This effect can stack.
• Keen Attack: The wielder doubles their Proficiency Bonus when rolling ranged attacks with this weapon, unless they have Disadvantage.

Weapon actions

If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

• Hamstring Shot ()

  Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

• Brace ()

  Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll ranged damage twice and use the highest result.

Where to find

• Sold by Fytz the Firecracker at the Stormshore Armoury in Lower City.

Gallery

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