Ambusher

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Ambusher is a rare +1 Shortsword that grants the wielder bonuses to Initiative and Advantage on Perception checks and deals extra Necrotic damage on creatures that haven't taken a turn yet.

Description Icon.png
This blade is one of a few rare swords wielded by the Eucalyptus League, a group of fabulously wealthy courtesans who owned a great deal of Luskan's bazaars.

Properties

Damage
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing damage
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 190 gp / 920 gpHHonour
UID MAG_Generic_01_Shortsword_1
UUID 7a96f6cc-c6bb-4caf-a1ab-a86af3fa21a5

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Weapon actions

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

Flourish Flourish ()
Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance Off Balance., and
Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()
Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds. Undead and Constructs can't suffer Gaping Wounds.

Where to find

Notes

  • The Ambusher's Streak property of this weapon also applies to all the wielder's weapon attacks, including ranged attacks and off-hand attacks.