The Impaler

The Impaler is a very rare, inaccessible, moderately enchanted (+2) Pike that deals additional damage to targets at full hp and grants temporary hp on kills.

This impaling pole of enchanted steel was commissioned as part of a set by Strahd von Zarovich, who presented the weapons to his honour guard one cold morning.

Properties

Damage

1d10 + 2 (3~12) + Strength modifier Piercing damage

Details

Pikes

Rarity: Very Rare

Enchantment: + 2

 Two-Handed

 Extra Reach

 Dippable

 Range: 2.5 m / 8 ft

 Weight: 8.1 kg / 16.2 lb

Price: 480 gp

UID

MAG_TheImpaler_Pike

UUID

53023726-12bd-4871-805a-66744321dfdb

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Break the Unbroken

  Deals an additional 1d10Piercing to targets that still have all their hit points.

• Death Drinker

  Gain 2d10 temporary hit points when landing a killing blow on an enemy with this weapon.

Weapon actions

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

• Rush Attack ()

  Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them  Off Balance.

• Piercing Strike ()

  Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

• Brace ()

  Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll melee damage twice and use the highest result.

Special weapon actions

This weapon also grants the following:

• Bloodrender ()

  Deal additional damage equal to your proficiency bonus. On a successful hit, you gain Bloodrender which lets you deal more damage at the cost of some hitpoints.