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The '''Shortsword''' is a common, one-handed, martial, melee [[Weapon]] of the [[Shortswords]] family.
| image = Shortsword Faded.png
 
| controller icon = Shortsword Unfaded.png
{{quote|A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.}}
| icon = Shortsword Unfaded Icon.png
 
| uid = BASE_WEAPON_Shortswords
== Properties ==
| uuid = 91b72625-27da-4d2f-b97f-3c74ccf76e91
 
| quote = A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.
{{DamageInfo|count=1|die=6|modifier=finesse|type=Piercing}}
| category = martial
 
| handedness = one-handed
* {{MeleeRange}}
| melee or ranged = melee
* {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
| type = Shortswords
* {{One-Handed}}
| damage = 1d6
* {{Light}}
| damage type = Piercing
* {{Finesse}}
| finesse = yes
* {{Dippable}}
| light = yes
* {{Weight|kg=0.9|lb=1.8}}
| dippable = yes
* {{Price|20}}
| weight kg = 0.9
 
| weight lb = 1.8
== Actions ==
| price = 16
 
| weapon actions = Piercing Strike, Flourish
{{ProficiencyUnlocks|Shortsword}}
| where to find =
 
* Starting equipment for [[rogue]].
* {{icon|Flourish.jpg}} [[Flourish]] (Bonus Action)
* Common loot throughout the game.
* {{icon|Piercing Strike.jpg}} [[Piercing Strike]]
}}
[[Category:Sources of Piercing damage]]

Latest revision as of 19:53, 20 March 2024

Shortsword image

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.

Description Icon.png
A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.

Properties

Damage
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 16 gp
UID BASE_WEAPON_Shortswords
UUID 91b72625-27da-4d2f-b97f-3c74ccf76e91

Weapon actions

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

Where to find

  • Starting equipment for rogue.
  • Common loot throughout the game.