For the spell, see Shadow Blade (passive feature).
. For the passive feature, see Shadow Blade is an uncommon special variant of the Shortswords 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. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training.
Umbral claws sweep through the long slender facets of the blade
Properties
- Damage
- 2d8 + 2 (4~18) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Psychic damage
- Extra damage
- 1d4 (1~4) Psychic damage
- Details
- Shortswords
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Enchantment: None
- One-Handed
- Finesse
- Light
- Dippable
- Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
- Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
- Price: 300 gp
Special
The holder of this item gains:
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- Shadow Blade
- You have Advantage on Attack rolls against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade.
- Performance +1
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
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- Piercing Strike ()
- Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds.
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- Flourish ()
- Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance.
Where to find
- Created via Shadow Blade Ring spell found on the