The Impaler

The Impaler is a very rare, inaccessible, moderately enchanted (+2) Pike that deals additional damage to targets at full hp and grants temporary hp on kills.

This impaling pole of enchanted steel was commissioned as part of a set by Strahd von Zarovich, who presented the weapons to his honour guard one cold morning.

Properties

Damage

1d10 + 2 (3~12) + Strength modifier Piercing damage

Details

Pikes

Rarity: Very Rare

Enchantment: + 2

 Two-Handed

 Extra Reach

 Dippable

 Range: 2.5 m / 8 ft

 Weight: 8.1 kg / 16.2 lb

Price: 480 gp

UID

MAG_TheImpaler_Pike

UUID

53023726-12bd-4871-805a-66744321dfdb

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Break the Unbroken: Deals an additional 1d10Piercing to targets that still have all their hit points.
• Death Drinker: Gain 2d10 temporary hit points when landing a killing blow on an enemy with this weapon.

Weapon actions

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

Rush Attack ()

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

Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds., and

Brace ()

Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll melee damage twice and use the highest result.

Special weapon actions

This weapon also grants the following:

Bloodrender ()

Deal additional damage equal to your proficiency bonus. On a successful hit, you gain Bloodrender which lets you deal more damage at the cost of some hitpoints.