Shortsword

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Shortsword is a mundane, nonmagical 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.

A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.

Properties

• Damage:
• 1d6 (1~6) + Strength or Dexterity modifier  Piercing damage
• Details:
• Shortswords
• Rarity: Common
• Enchantment: None
•  One-Handed
•  Finesse
•  Light
•  Dippable
• Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft
• Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
• Price: 16 gp

Weapon actions

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

• 

  Piercing Strike(): Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds. Undead and Constructs can't suffer Gaping Wounds.

• 

  Flourish(): Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance.

Where to find

• Starting equipment for rogue.
• Common loot throughout the game.