Longswords

 Longswords are a type of versatile martial melee weapon. The following are some base attributes common to most longswords, although special or magical variants may be significantly different. For the most common, nonmagical type of this weapon, see Longsword. Further down below, you can find a list of all longswords in the game.

Properties

One-handed damage

1d8 (1~8) + Strength modifier Slashing

Two-handed damage

1d10 (1~10) + Strength modifier Slashing

Details

 Versatile

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Dippable

Actions

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

Lacerate ()

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Rush Attack ()

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

Pommel Strike ()

Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly  Daze them.

List of longswords

Weapon	Enchant.	Damage	Damage Type	Weight	Price	Special
Battle-Worn Blade		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
Bonesaw		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
Githyanki Longsword		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
King's Knife		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
Rusty Longsword		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	4
Longsword		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
Longsword		1d8	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	40
Bonesaw (+1)	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	85	Incise Ligaments () Grind your saw's blackest teeth into an enemy's calves and possibly  Slow them.
Ceremonial Longsword	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	55
Githyanki Longsword (+1)	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	55
Katana	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	55
Longsword +1	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	55
Adamantine Longsword	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	100	Diamondsbane If an adamantine weapon hits an object, the hit is always critical. Lethal Weapon This weapon ignores Resistance to Slashing damage.
Blackguard's Sword	+2	1d8 + 2 1d4	Slashing Necrotic	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Dazing Smite On a hit infused with one of your Smites, the target must succeed a Constitution saving throw or become  Dazed.
Blade of Oppressed Souls	+1	1d8 + 1 1d4	Slashing Psychic	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Crowning Strike () Unleash the wails of the dead that fell to your blade, and possibly instil  Crown of Madness in the target.
Cruel Sting	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Sting The Helpless A drow elf wielding this weapon deals an additional 1d4Poison against  restrained targets. Ensnaring Strands () Cast as a level 1 spell at will.
Duke Ravengard's Longsword	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Stirring Execution When you kill an enemy, allies within 9 m / 30 ft gain temporary hit points equal to your Charisma Modifier (minimum 1). Charisma +2 (up to 24, see notes) Commander's Strike () Direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses a reaction on their next turn to make a weapon attack. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Larethian's Wrath	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Razor Gale () Swing your weapon in a cyclone of steel that deals razorblade-sharp damage to all enemies within range.
Longsword +2	+2	1d8 + 2	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	125
Phalar Aluve	+1	1d8 + 1	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Performance +1 Phalar Aluve: Melody () The sword hums in anticipation, ready to  Sing or  Shriek. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Sword of the Emperor	+2	1d8 + 2	Slashing	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	250	Shapeshifter Slayer This weapon deals an additional 1d4 damage against shapeshifters or polymorphed creatures. Magical Durability The wielder has a +2 bonus to Saving throws against spells.
Voss' Silver Sword	+2	1d8 + 2 1d4	Slashing Psychic	1.35 kg 2.7 lb	630	Interplanar Slayer This weapon grants a +1d4 bonus to Damage and Attack rolls against githyanki, aberrations, fiends, and elementals. Wrathful Smite () Cast as a level 1 spell ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Legacy content

• Githyanki Longsword (Psionic) - inaccessible
• Moonblade - inaccessible
• Singing Sword - inaccessible
• Arduous Flame Blade - inaccessible
• Blood-Bound Blade - inaccessible
• Infernal Longsword - inaccessible
• Render of Scrumptious Flesh - inaccessible

External links

• Longsword on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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