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Longsword in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

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Longsword

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Mastery Archetype: Longsword   Mods
  • Crossguard
  • Blade
  • Hilt
  • Pommel
    •   Maneuvers
  • Parry - When an opponent attempts to attack you in Melee range, you may attempt to intercept the attack and use your Reaction. Make an attack roll against the target, if your attack roll beats theirs, you parry the attack and deflect the blow, taking no damage.
  • Piercing Strike - Make an attack with the tip of the blade for 2d8 AP IV Piercing damage.
  • Riposte - Immediately after a successful parry, make a melee attack against your attacker.
    •   Special Maneuvers
  • Lunging Thrust - Step forward 5 feet to make an attack against an opponent within 10 feet of you and return to where you were standing without using movement or provoking opportunity attacks. This maneuver can be performed once per turn.
  • Pommel Strike - Make an attack with the pommel at the base of the hilt for 1d8 AP III Bludgeoning damage. If successful, the target cannot take reactions until the start of your next turn.
  • Sweeping Attack - As an attack while the weapon is held in both hands, make a sweeping attack with the blade, dealing 1d8 AP I Slashing Damage to up to three targets within 5 feet of you. Each target must make a Dexterity saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + Your Proficiency Bonus + Your Strength Modifier or take damage. Once you have used this maneuver, you must wait until after the end of your next turn before you can use it again.
    •   Properties
  • Armor Piercing III
  • Finesse
  • Multiple Attack Types
    •   Special Properties:
  • Dueling Weapon - While there is only one target within 10 feet of you, you add your Proficiency Bonus to your damage rolls and your Parry and Riposte attack rolls with this weapon.
  • Hemorrhaging - Living targets struck by this weapon's slashing attacks must make a Constitution saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Strength Bonus or take 1d8 Bleed damage.
    •   Weight: 3   Handling: Versatile

    A highly versatile weapon that excels in single-opponent combat, the longsword allows for the user to perform a wide variety of maneuvers while offering both slashing and piercing capabilities.

    Type Damage Damage Range
    Martial Melee 2d8 / 1d8 Slashing Melee


    Weight: 3lbs

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