Defender Greataxe

Defender Greataxe is a rare +2 Greataxe that can be reduced in its enchantment on the first attack of the round to increase wielder's Armour Class and saving throw bonus.

The power of this axe lies in a fluctuating arcane enchantment that flows between the beard and the edge of the axe, and the wielder themselves.

Properties

Damage

1d12 + 2 (3~14) + Strength modifier ⁠Slashing

Details

 Greataxes

 Rarity: Rare

Enchantment: + 2

 Two-Handed

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Weight: 3.15 kg (6.3 lb)

 Price: 380 gp

UID

MAG_PHB_Defender_Greataxe

UUID

560fa90c-942b-4661-a86b-e20f9362c9ba

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Defensive Attack

When making your first attack of the round, you can reduce this weapon's enchantment by 1 to increase your  Armour Class and  Saving throw bonus by 1.

Weapon actions

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

 Cleave ()

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

 Lacerate ()

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

 Prepare ()

Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement to deal an additional Strength modifier⁠⁠PhysicalDRS damage (minimum 1) on each successful melee weapon attack for the rest of the turn. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Where to find

• Last Light Inn X: -31 Y: 130: Sold by  Quartermaster Talli near the Last Light Inn waypoint

Notes

Regarding Defensive Attack (passive feature):

• This provided reaction is only triggered when making the first attack with  Defender Greataxe in a round. Subsequent attacks do not give an opportunity to activate this action.
• The -1 penalty to attack rolls from Defensive Attack will be applied to the attack that triggers the reaction. The confirmation prompt for the reaction will show the attack roll and AC of the target so you can decline the reaction if it would turn a hit into a miss.