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| image = Shortsword Faded.png | |||
| controller icon = Shortsword Unfaded.png | |||
| icon = Shortsword Unfaded Icon.png | |||
| uid = BASE_WEAPON_Shortswords | |||
= | | uuid = 91b72625-27da-4d2f-b97f-3c74ccf76e91 | ||
| quote = A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike. | |||
A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike. | | category = martial | ||
| handedness = one-handed | |||
= | | melee or ranged = melee | ||
| type = Shortswords | |||
| damage = 1d6 | |||
| damage type = Piercing | |||
| finesse = yes | |||
| light = yes | |||
| dippable = yes | |||
| weight kg = 0.9 | |||
| weight lb = 1.8 | |||
| price = 16 | |||
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish | |||
| where to find = | |||
* [[ | * Starting equipment for [[rogue]]. | ||
* [[ | * Common loot throughout the game. | ||
}} | |||
[[Category:Sources of Piercing damage]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:53, 20 March 2024
Shortsword is a mundane, nonmagical 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.
A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.
Properties
- Damage
1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier 
Piercing damage - Details
Shortswords 
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
One-Handed
Finesse
Light- Dippable
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 16 gp 
UID
BASE_WEAPON_ShortswordsUUID
91b72625-27da-4d2f-b97f-3c74ccf76e91
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
-
Piercing Strike (
)- Stab an enemy and possibly inflict
Gaping Wounds.
-
Flourish (
)- Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent
Off Balance.
Where to find
- Starting equipment for rogue.
- Common loot throughout the game.