Clown Hammer

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Clown Hammer is a rare +2 Warhammer that forces both the wielder and the target to make a Wisdom Saving Throw on a critical hit, or else fall down laughing.

Description Icon.png
This hammer has a colourful history - it doesn't honk when you squeeze it, alas.

Properties

One-handed damage
D8 Bludgeoning.png 1d8 + 2 (3~10) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Two-handed damage
D10 Bludgeoning.png 1d10 + 2 (3~12) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Details
Warhammers Warhammers
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 2
 Versatile
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.4 lb
Price: 310 gp
UID UNI_WYR_Circus_ClownHammer
UUID 72207448-c6b6-42fc-b9ef-a34fdd3c1265

Special

The holder of this item gains:

  • Grim Irony: Whenever this weapon lands a critical hit, both target and attacker have to succeed a Wisdom Saving Throw, or be affected by Hideous Laughter fits of laughter.

Weapon actions

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

Backbreaker Backbreaker ()
Put extra force behind your strike to possibly knock your enemy Prone Prone.,
Concussive Smash Concussive Smash ()
Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly Dazed Daze them., and
Weakening Strike Weakening Strike ()
Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict Weak Grip Weak Grip. Creatures without weapons can't have Weak Grip.

Where to find

Notes

  • The wielder can avoid being inhibited by the critical hit effect by wearing clown face paint, which provides immunity to the Hideous Laughter condition from this and all other sources.

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