Silver Sword of the Astral Plane

Silver Sword of the Astral Plane is a legendary greatsword that grants its wielder the Soulbreaker weapon action and provides special bonuses when wielded by a githyanki.

The fervour with which the githyanki express devotion to their queen is admirable to some, disquieting to others. When confronted with the fallibility of the divine (since no one is wholly perfect), who knows what reactions such folk might evince.

Properties

Damage

2d6 + 3 (5~15) + Strength modifier Slashing

Details

 Greatswords

Rarity: Legendary

Enchantment: + 3

 Two-Handed

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.4 lb

Price: 1300 gp

UID

MAG_GreaterSilver_Greatsword

UUID

f01c3f5d-c542-420f-86c5-bdddf7819e29

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Githborn Psionic Weapon

When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d4Psychic damage.

Githborn Psionic Resistance

A githyanki holding this weapon has Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws, resistance to Psychic damage, and cannot be  Charmed.

Weapon actions

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

Pommel Strike ()

Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly  Daze them.

Lacerate ()

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Cleave ()

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

Soulbreaker ()

Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly  Stun them.

Where to find

• * Rewarded for showing the Orphic Hammer to (or killing) Kith'rak Voss in Act Three.
• This sword can alternatively be obtained in Act One by disarming Voss via  Command (Drop),  Heat Metal,  Disarming Attack (Ranged), or  Honeyed Paws before entering the Mountain Pass X: -139 Y: 561.
  • Voss must be disarmed before beginning the encounter, as he immediately flies away when any hostile action is taken and the party is locked into dialogue when approaching close enough.
  • Due to his high stats, the chance of failing the disarm attempt against him is very high, so this method may require multiple reloads or extensive preparation. See: Guide: Early Silver Sword.
  • Using  Honeyed Paws while having a divination wizard with a 15 or higher portent die nearby allows you to guarantee that he drops his weapon. You can long rest until you get 15 or higher and make the bear invisible so he can approach Voss.
  • Sometimes Voss will only drop a Githyanki Crossbow, or the weapon he drops will simply phase out of existence. The triggers for these anomalies are not known.
• The sword can be acquired in Act Three before entering the Lower City during Deal with the Devil. If you don't sign the contract but lie to Voss, he will give you the sword ( DC 30 Deception check).

Notes

• The githyanki-exclusive bonuses can also be enabled by being disguised as one. However, you must be disguised before equipping the weapon for this to work.
• The Githborn Psionic Weapon effect on this item actually deals 1d6Psychic damage.

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