Githyanki Shortsword

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Githyanki Shortsword is a common 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
Despite its engravings, this lightweight sword is perfectly balanced - a flawless killing implement.

Properties

Damage
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 16 gp

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

Found on weapon racks and equipped by numerous Githyanki in Crèche Y'llek.