Greatswords

Greatswords are a type of two-handed martial melee weapon. Following are some base attributes common to most greatswords, although special or magical variants may be significantly different. For the most common, nonmagical kind of this weapon, see Greatsword. Further down below, you can find a list of all greatswords in the game.

Properties

Damage:

2d6 (2~12) + Strength modifier Slashing damage

Details:

 Two-Handed

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Dippable

Actions

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

• Pommel Strike ()

  Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly  Daze them.

• Lacerate ()

  Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed. Some Undead and Constructs can't suffer Bleeding.

• Cleave ()

  Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

List of greatswords

Weapon	Enchant.	Damage	Damage Type	Weight	Price	Special
Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Greatsword +1		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Reinforced Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Rusty Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	6
Watcher Greatsword		3d12	Slashing	100 kg 200 lb	65	Not usable by humanoids.
Everburn Blade		2d6 1d4	Slashing Fire	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130
Githyanki Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	85
Githyanki Greatsword (Psionic)	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Githborn Psionic Weapon: When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d4Psychic damage.
Greatsword +1	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	85
Svartlebee's Woundseeker	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Deepen the Wound: The wielder gains a +1d4 bonus to Attack rolls with this weapon when attacking creatures that have already taken damage.
Sword of Justice	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Tyr's Protection (): Cast as a level 1 spell ( Recharge: Short rest).
Jorgoral's Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	380	Colossal Onslaught () Channel your mettlesome strength and strike all creatures in a line, dealing bonus Slashing damage equal to your proficiency bonus.
Soulbreaker Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	380	Githborn Psionic Weapon: When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d4Psychic damage. Seldom Caught Unawares: You gain a +2 bonus to  Initiative rolls. Soulbreaker () Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly  Stun them.
Sussur Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	150	Silences targets on hit.
Sword of Chaos	+2	2d6 + 2 1d4	Slashing Necrotic	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	960	Chaos: On a hit, regain 1d6hit points.
Balduran's Giantslayer	+3	2d6 + 3	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	1300	Giantslayer: On a hit, double the damage from your Strength modifier. This weapon grants you Advantage on Attack rolls against Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures. Giant Form (): Grow to a fearsome size. Your weapons deal an additional 1d6 damage and you gain 27 temporary hit points and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving throws. ( Recharge: Short rest). Topple the Big Folk () Deal additional damage equal to your proficiency bonus. On a hit, Large, Huge, or Gargantuan creatures take an additional 2d6SlashingDRS damage and must succeed a Strength saving throw or fall  Prone.
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane	+3	2d6 + 3	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	1300	Githborn Psionic Weapon: When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d6Psychic damage. Githborn Psionic Resistance: A githyanki holding this weapon has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws, resistance to Psychic damage, and cannot be  Charmed. Soulbreaker () Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly  Stun them.

Legacy content

(None)

External links

• Greatsword on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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