Cruel Sting

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Cruel Sting is a rare, lightly enchanted (+1) special variant of the Longswords family of weapons. It is a martial melee weapon that can be wielded in one hand, or with both hands for extra damage.

Description Icon.png
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
D8 Slashing.png 1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing damage
Two-handed damage
D10 Slashing.png 1d10 + 1 (2~11) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing damage
Extra damage
D6 Psychic.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesPsychic damage
Details
Longswords Longswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
 Versatile
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 1.35 kg / 2.7 lb
Price: 250 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

  • Sting The Helpless: A drow elf wielding this weapon deals an additional 1d4 Damage TypesPoison damage against Restrained targets
  • Ensnaring Strands

Weapon actions

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

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

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