Rupturing Blade

Rupturing Blade is an uncommon, lightly enchanted (+1) variant of the Rapiers family of weapons. It is a martial melee weapon wielded in one hand. As a finesse weapon, it can benefit from the wielder's Dexterity and not just their Strength.

The point of the rapier is capable of splitting into heated barbs should the wielder device to prick themselves to activate them - sacrifice for reward.

Properties

Damage

1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Piercing

Details

 Rapiers

Rarity: Uncommon

Enchantment: + 1

 One-Handed

 Finesse

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 130 gp

Weapon actions

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

Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Weakening Strike ()

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict  Weak Grip.

Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent  Off Balance.

Searing Blood ()

Cut into an enemy, dealing an extra proficiency bonusFire and 1d6Fire damage to them, while you yourself take 1d6Slashing damage. Additionally, the attack might cause the target to  Bleed and  Burn.

Where to find

• * This weapon can be bought from these traders:
  • Brem in the Zhentarim Hideout after completing Find the Missing Shipment.
• Extra quest reward from Find the Missing Shipment if both Rugan and Olly are alive after the Gnoll fight, or if you bring the chest to Zarys yourself.