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Sword of Sharpness
Sword of Sharpness

ItemDMGp. 2062014SRDvery rare
Type: GV|DMG
Rarity: very rare
Attunement: Required
When you attack an object with this magic sword and hit, maximize your weapon damage dice against the target.
When you attack a creature with this weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 14 slashing damage. Then roll another d20. If you roll a 20, you lop off one of the target's limbs, with the effect of such loss determined by the DM. If the creature has no limb to sever, you lop off a portion of its body instead.
Note: According to the SRD, it is an extra 4d6 slashing damage, although this is incorrect.
In addition, you can speak the sword's command to cause the blade to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. Speaking the command word again or sheathing the sword puts out the light.
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          "This item variant can be applied to the following base items:",
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            "items": [
              "{@item Double-Bladed Scimitar|ERLW} ({@item Double-Bladed Scimitar of Sharpness|DMG})",
              "{@item Greatsword|PHB} ({@item Greatsword of Sharpness|DMG})",
              "{@item Longsword|PHB} ({@item Longsword of Sharpness|DMG})",
              "{@item Scimitar|PHB} ({@item Scimitar of Sharpness|DMG})"
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    }
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  "_entrySubType": "",
  "hasFluffImages": true,
  "_valueFromRarity": 4000000,
  "referenceSources": [
    "LRDT",
    "WDMM"
  ],
  "_attunementCategory": "Requires Attunement"
}