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(Added Spells section and the Hellfire greataxe. Reorganized the items table by act, rarity and alphabetically.)
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|{{RarityItem|The Hellfire Greataxe|alias=The Hellfire Greataxe: Hellflame Cleave}}
|{{RarityItem|Hellfire Greataxe|alias=Hellfire Greataxe: Hellflame Cleave}}
|Three
|Three
|'''Hellflame Cleave:''' Spew hellish flames and strike your foes. On Save: Targets still take half damage. Hellfire ignores [[Damage Types#Resistance|Resistance]] and [[Damage Types#Resistance|Immunity]] to {{DamageText||Fire}} damage.
|'''Hellflame Cleave:''' Spew hellish flames and strike your foes. On Save: Targets still take half damage. Hellfire ignores [[Damage Types#Resistance|Resistance]] and [[Damage Types#Resistance|Immunity]] to {{DamageText||Fire}} damage.
|This is a [[Weapon Actions|weapon action]] specific to this weapon. As with all weapon actions, it recharges on a short rest.  This weapon action counts as a spell for effects that add bonus damage to spells.  Bonus damage is applied to the base weapon damage and to the bonus fire damage separately.
|This is a [[Weapon Actions|weapon action]] specific to this weapon. As with all weapon actions, it recharges on a short rest.  This weapon action counts as a spell for effects that add bonus damage to spells.  Bonus damage is applied to the base weapon damage and to the bonus fire damage separately.
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|{{RarityItem|The Sacred Star|alias=The Sacred Star: Dawnburst Strike}}
|{{RarityItem|The Sacred Star|alias=The Sacred Star: Dawnburst Strike}}
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|Three
|Three
|(Only when wielded in main hand) When you make an attack with  {{Advantage}}, the target takes an additional {{DamageText|7|Piercing}} damage.
|(Only when wielded in main hand) When you make an attack with  {{Advantage}}, the target takes an additional {{DamageText|7|Piercing}} damage.
|This applies for most damage sources in the base attack, It does not apply on some DRSs eg the ranger colossus slayer ability.
|This applies for most damage sources in the base attack, It does not apply on some DRSs eg the ranger colossus slayer ability.  
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|{{RarityItem|Duellist's Prerogative|alias=Duelist's Prerogative: Withering Cut}}
|{{RarityItem|Duellist's Prerogative|alias=Duelist's Prerogative: Withering Cut}}
|Three
| Three
|(Only when wielded in main hand) On a hit with a melee weapon, use a [[Reaction (Resource)|reaction]] to deal additional {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]].
|(Only when wielded in main hand) On a hit with a melee weapon, use a [[Reaction (Resource)|reaction]] to deal additional {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]].  
|N/a
|N/a
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|{{RarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane|alias=Silver Sword of the Astral Plane: Soulbreaker}}
|{{RarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane|alias=Silver Sword of the Astral Plane: Soulbreaker}}
|One or Three
|One or Three  
|'''Soulbreaker:''' Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional {{DamageText|4|Psychic}} damage, and possibly {{SmIconLink|Stunned Condition Icon.webp|Stunned (Condition)|Stun}} them.
|'''Soulbreaker:''' Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional {{DamageText|4|Psychic}} damage, and possibly {{SmIconLink|Stunned Condition Icon.webp|Stunned (Condition)|Stun}} them.
|This is a [[Weapon Actions|weapon action]] specific to this weapon. As with all weapon actions, it recharges on a short rest.
| This is a [[Weapon Actions|weapon action]] specific to this weapon. As with all weapon actions, it recharges on a short rest.
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|{{Class|Rogue}}
|{{Class|Rogue}}
|1
|1
|{{SAI|Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack}}: Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within <code>1.5m / 5ft</code> of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]].  
|{{SAI|Sneak Attack (Melee)|Sneak Attack}}: Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within <code>1.5m / 5ft</code> of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]].
|Sneak Attack is only treated as a damage source if you use the automatic reaction. Using the Sneak Attack action is instead treated as a damage rider.
|Sneak Attack is only treated as a damage source if you use the automatic reaction. Using the Sneak Attack action is instead treated as a damage rider.
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|{{Class|Paladin}}  
|{{Class|Paladin}}
|2
|2
|{{SAI|Divine Smite}}: Your weapon emanates divine might as you strike, dealing an additional {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant}} damage. Deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}}  damage to Fiends and Undead.
|{{SAI|Divine Smite}}: Your weapon emanates divine might as you strike, dealing an additional {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant}} damage. Deals an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}}  damage to Fiends and Undead.
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|This can be applied multiple times for each damage source in the portion of the attack that triggers it.  This could include the entire attack or just portions of it.
|This can be applied multiple times for each damage source in the portion of the attack that triggers it.  This could include the entire attack or just portions of it.
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|{{Class|Cleric}}  
|{{Class|Cleric}}
|8
|8
|{{SAI|Divine Strike}}: Once per turn, deal 1d8 damage (damage type depends on Cleric Domain) in addition to your weapon's damage.
|{{SAI|Divine Strike}}: Once per turn, deal 1d8 damage (damage type depends on Cleric Domain) in addition to your weapon's damage.
|The {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} variant from {{Class|War Domain}} is treated as a damage source only when triggered as a reaction. All other variants of {{SAI|Divine Strike}} work as damage sources either when used as a reaction or when used directly.
|The {{DamageText|1d8|Physical}} variant from {{Class|War Domain}} is treated as a damage source only when triggered as a reaction. All other variants of {{SAI|Divine Strike}} work as damage sources either when used as a reaction or when used directly.
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|{{Class|Way of Shadow}}
|{{Class|Way of Shadow}}  
|11
|11
|{{SAI|Shadow Strike}}: Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves, dealing an additional {{DamageText|3d8|Psychic}} damage.
|{{SAI|Shadow Strike}}: Teleport to a foe from a hidden position, striking them with the creeping, psychic ferocity of the shadows themselves, dealing an additional {{DamageText|3d8|Psychic}} damage.
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{| class="wikitable"
|+Spells
|+Spells
! width="15%" |Ability  
! width="15%" |Ability
!Ability Type
!Ability Type
!Relevant Effect
!Relevant Effect
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|{{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Melee)}} and {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)}}
|{{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Melee)}} and {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)}}
| 1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Your attack summons thorny vines, dealing {{DamageColor|Physical|Weapon Damage}} and possibly {{Cond|Ensnared|Ensnaring}} your target.
|Your attack summons thorny vines, dealing {{DamageColor|Physical|Weapon Damage}} and possibly {{Cond|Ensnared|Ensnaring}} your target.


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|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Shoot a volley of thorns. They deal {{DamageText|weapon damage|Physical}} and explode, dealing an additional {{DamageText|1d10|Piercing}} damage to the target and surrounding creatures.
|Shoot a volley of thorns. They deal {{DamageText|weapon damage|Physical}} and explode, dealing an additional {{DamageText|1d10|Piercing}} damage to the target and surrounding creatures.
|The initial hit and explosion are separate damage sources.
|The initial hit and explosion are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Ice Knife}}
|{{SAI|Ice Knife}}
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Throw a shard of ice that deals {{DamageText|1d10|Piercing}} damage. It explodes and deals {{DamageText|2d6|Cold}} damage to anyone nearby. It leaves an [[Ice Surface]]. On miss, the shard of ice still explodes.
|Throw a shard of ice that deals {{DamageText|1d10|Piercing}} damage. It explodes and deals {{DamageText|2d6|Cold}} damage to anyone nearby. It leaves an [[Ice Surface]]. On miss, the shard of ice still explodes.
|The Piercing and Cold Damage are separate damage sources.
|The Piercing and Cold Damage are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Magic Missile}}
|{{SAI|Magic Missile}}
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
| Create '''three''' darts of magical force, each dealing {{DamageText|1d4 + 1|Force}} damage to its target. The darts always hit their target, and can each be targeted individually.
|Create '''three''' darts of magical force, each dealing {{DamageText|1d4 + 1|Force}} damage to its target. The darts always hit their target, and can each be targeted individually.
|Each dart fired is a separate damage sources.
|Each dart fired is a separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Searing Smite}}
|{{SAI|Searing Smite}}
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|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Your weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} away and possibly knocking them {{Cond|Prone}}. In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Thunder}} damage.
|Your weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} away and possibly knocking them {{Cond|Prone}}. In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Thunder}} damage.
| The weapon damage and extra thunder damage are separate damage sources.  Thunderous Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.
|The weapon damage and extra thunder damage are separate damage sources.  Thunderous Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.
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|{{SAI|Witch Bolt}}
|{{SAI|Witch Bolt}}
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
| Link yourself to a target with a bolt of lightning. Deal an additional {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} each turn by activating it.  
|Link yourself to a target with a bolt of lightning. Deal an additional {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} each turn by activating it.
|The additional activations apply most damage riders and are a separate damage source.  
|The additional activations apply most damage riders and are a separate damage source.  
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| {{SAI|Wrathful Smite}}
|{{SAI|Wrathful Smite}}
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Your weapon absorbs your wrath as you strike, possibly {{Cond|Frightened|Frightening}} your target.  In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Psychic}} damage.
|Your weapon absorbs your wrath as you strike, possibly {{Cond|Frightened|Frightening}} your target.  In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Psychic}} damage.
|The weapon damage and extra psychic damage are separate damage sources.  Wrathful Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.
|The weapon damage and extra psychic damage are separate damage sources.  Wrathful Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.  
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|{{SAI|Branding Smite}}
|{{SAI|Branding Smite}}
|2nd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|2nd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Your weapon gleams with astral radiance as you strike and possibly mark your targets with light, preventing it from turning {{Cond|Invisible}}. In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Radiant}} damage.
|Your weapon gleams with astral radiance as you strike and possibly mark your targets with light, preventing it from turning {{Cond|Invisible}}. In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Radiant}} damage.
|The weapon damage and extra radiant damage are separate damage sources.  Branding Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.
|The weapon damage and extra radiant damage are separate damage sources.  Branding Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.  
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|{{SAI|Heat Metal}}
|{{SAI|Heat Metal}}
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|{{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
|{{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
|2nd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
| 2nd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Hurl '''3''' rays of fire. Each ray deals {{DamageText|2d6|Fire}} damage.
|Hurl '''3''' rays of fire. Each ray deals {{DamageText|2d6|Fire}} damage.
|Each ray is a separate damage source.
|Each ray is a separate damage source.
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|3rd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|3rd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Evoke a heavenly flare and possibly {{Cond|Blind}} your target.  In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|3d8|Radiant}} damage.
|Evoke a heavenly flare and possibly {{Cond|Blind}} your target.  In addition, your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|3d8|Radiant}} damage.
|The weapon damage and extra radiant damage are separate damage sources.  Blinding Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.
|The weapon damage and extra radiant damage are separate damage sources.  Blinding Smite allows spell based bonus damage to ride along with weapon based damage riders as sources.  
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|{{SAI|Call Lightning}}
|{{SAI|Call Lightning}}
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|3rd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|3rd Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|This spell allows spellcasters to fire an arrow of electricity that bursts on impact, dealing additional {{DamageColor|Lightning|Lightning}} damage to creatures in the vicinity.
|This spell allows spellcasters to fire an arrow of electricity that bursts on impact, dealing additional {{DamageColor|Lightning|Lightning}} damage to creatures in the vicinity.
|The initial hit and explosion are separate damage sources.
|The initial hit and explosion are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Ice Storm}}
|{{SAI|Ice Storm}}
|4th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|4th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Impel a storm of hail and ice to crash from the sky, covering the ground and striking all objects and creatures within range, dealing {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} and {{DamageType|Cold}} damage. It also creates an [[Ice Surface]] that lasts 2 turns.
|Impel a storm of hail and ice to crash from the sky, covering the ground and striking all objects and creatures within range, dealing {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} and {{DamageType|Cold}} damage. It also creates an [[Ice Surface]] that lasts 2 turns.  
|The Bludgeoning and Cold damage are separate damage sources.
|The Bludgeoning and Cold damage are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Curriculum of Strategy: Artistry of War}}
|{{SAI|Curriculum of Strategy: Artistry of War}}
|5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
| 5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Summon the apparitions of 6 master strategists. Each apparition strikes a target of your choosing, dealing {{DamageText|2d6 + 6|Force}} damage (for a total of {{DamageText|12d6 + 36|Force}}).
|Summon the apparitions of 6 master strategists. Each apparition strikes a target of your choosing, dealing {{DamageText|2d6 + 6|Force}} damage (for a total of {{DamageText|12d6 + 36|Force}}).
|Each of the six apparitions is a separate damage source.
|Each of the six apparitions is a separate damage source.
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|5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Create a shockwave of either divine or malevolent thunder that damages nearby creatures and possibly knocks them {{Cond|Prone}}.  This spell deals  {{DamageText | 5d6 | Thunder}} damage and {{DamageText | 5d6 | Radiant}} or {{DamageText | 5d6 | Necrotic}} damage.
|Create a shockwave of either divine or malevolent thunder that damages nearby creatures and possibly knocks them {{Cond|Prone}}.  This spell deals  {{DamageText | 5d6 | Thunder}} damage and {{DamageText | 5d6 | Radiant}} or {{DamageText | 5d6 | Necrotic}} damage.
|The Thunder and Radiant or Necrotic damage are separate damage sources.
|The Thunder and Radiant or Necrotic damage are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Flame Strike}}
|{{SAI|Flame Strike}}
|5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|5th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|This spells allows the caster to make a pillar of divine flame at a chosen location dealing  {{DamageText | 5d6 | Fire}} damage and {{DamageText | 5d6 | Radiant}} damage.
|This spells allows the caster to make a pillar of divine flame at a chosen location dealing  {{DamageText | 5d6 | Fire}} damage and {{DamageText | 5d6 | Radiant}} damage.
|The Fire and Radiant damage are separate damage sources.
|The Fire and Radiant damage are separate damage sources.  
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|{{SAI|Sunbeam}}
|{{SAI|Sunbeam}}
|6th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|6th Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|This spell allows spellcasters to project a beam of light, Blinding and dealing {{DamageText | 6d8 | Radiant}} damage to everything in its path. You can then use {{SAI|Recast Sunbeam}} on subsequent turns without expending a Spell Slot.
|This spell allows spellcasters to project a beam of light, Blinding and dealing {{DamageText | 6d8 | Radiant}} damage to everything in its path. You can then use {{SAI|Recast Sunbeam}} on subsequent turns without expending a Spell Slot.
|The additional activations apply most damage riders and are a separate damage source.
| The additional activations apply most damage riders and are a separate damage source.
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{| class="wikitable"
|+Other Abilities
|+Other Abilities
! width="15%" |Ability
! width="15%" |Ability  
!Ability Type
!Ability Type
!Relevant Effect
!Relevant Effect
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|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|1st Level [[Spells|Spell]]
|Mark a creature as your quarry to deal an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage whenever you hit it with a weapon attack.
|Mark a creature as your quarry to deal an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage whenever you hit it with a weapon attack.
|Only when used with thrown weapon attacks.
|Only when used with thrown weapon attacks.  
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|{{SAI|Tavern Brawler}}
|{{SAI|Tavern Brawler}}
|[[Feats|Feat]]
|[[Feats|Feat]]
|When you make an unarmed attack, use an improvised weapon, or throw something, your strength modifier is added twice to the damage and [[Attack Roll]]
|When you make an unarmed attack, use an improvised weapon, or throw something, your strength modifier is added twice to the damage and [[Attack Roll]]
|Only when used with thrown weapon attacks.
|Only when used with thrown weapon attacks.  
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==Technical details==
 
==Technical details ==
The scripts defining all the effects in the game are found in <code>.txt</code> files inside <code>Gustav.pak</code> and <code>Shared.pak</code>. (See [[Modding:Unpacking and converting files]]). In these scripts, damage rider effects are implemented with one of several damage functions. These are:  
The scripts defining all the effects in the game are found in <code>.txt</code> files inside <code>Gustav.pak</code> and <code>Shared.pak</code>. (See [[Modding:Unpacking and converting files]]). In these scripts, damage rider effects are implemented with one of several damage functions. These are:  


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