On a hit with this weapon, the wielder can forgo dealing damage and attempt to trip the target, in which case the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or fall prone. The DC is 8 + the wielder's Strength modifier + the wielder's proficiency bonus.
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"dmg1": "1d4",
"name": "Nine Lives Stealer Hooked Shortspear",
"page": 281,
"type": "M",
"srd52": true,
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"rarity": "very rare",
"source": "XDMG",
"weapon": true,
"weight": 2,
"charges": "{@dice 1d8 + 1}",
"dmgType": "P",
"entries": [
"On a hit with this weapon, the wielder can forgo dealing damage and attempt to trip the target, in which case the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or fall {@condition prone}. The DC is 8 + the wielder's Strength modifier + the wielder's proficiency bonus."
],
"baseItem": "hooked shortspear|oota",
"property": [
"L"
],
"_baseName": "Hooked Shortspear",
"_category": "Specific Variant",
"reqAttune": true,
"_entryType": "weapon ({@item Hooked Shortspear|Oota})",
"_textTypes": [
"martial weapon",
"melee weapon"
],
"lootTables": [
"Armaments - Very Rare|XDMG"
],
"_attunement": "(Requires Attunement)",
"_baseSource": "OotA",
"_isEnhanced": true,
"bonusWeapon": "+2",
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"data": {
"item__mergedEntryTag": "note"
},
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"wrapped": "{@note The {@item Hooked Shortspear|OotA|base item} can be found in Out of the Abyss, page 224.}"
},
"You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.",
{
"name": "Life Stealing",
"type": "entries",
"entries": [
"The weapon has {@dice 1d8 + 1} charges. When you attack a creature that has fewer than 100 {@variantrule Hit Points|XPHB} with this weapon and roll a 20 on the {@dice d20} for the attack roll, the creature must succeed on a {@dc 15} Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body. Constructs and Undead succeed on the save automatically. The weapon loses 1 charge if the creature is slain. When the weapon has no charges remaining, it loses this property."
]
},
"On a hit with this weapon, the wielder can forgo dealing damage and attempt to trip the target, in which case the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or fall {@condition prone}. The DC is 8 + the wielder's Strength modifier + the wielder's proficiency bonus.",
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"data": {
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"wrapped": {
"name": "Light",
"type": "entries",
"entries": [
"A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons."
]
}
}
],
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"name": "Nine Lives Stealer",
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"_attunementCategory": "Requires Attunement"
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