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{{WeaponPage|<!-- See here for tips on how to use this template: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Template:WeaponPage -->
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| image = Shortbow PlusOne Icon.png
| image = Shortbow PlusOne Icon.png
| description = <!-- Optional description.  Nonmagical and +1/+2/etc. will be auto-generated, so leave empty for those.  Others will also have a sensible default description generated, so strictly speaking you can always leave this empty, but for weapons with special properties, you might want to instead provide a short description of what makes the weapon noteworthy. -->
| controller icon = Shortbow PlusOne Unfaded.png
| icon = Shortbow PlusOne Unfaded Icon.png
| description = {{rare|Bow of the Banshee}} is a rare +1 [[Shortbows|shortbow]] that can [[Frightened (Condition)|Frighten]] targets on hit and grants bonuses to weapon damage and [[Dice rolls#Attack rolls|attack rolls]] against '''Frightened''' creatures.
| quote = The impression of an elven face screams silently from the finely curved bow - the image becomes even more disturbing when the bowstring snaps forward on release, emitting a blood-curdling wail.
| quote = The impression of an elven face screams silently from the finely curved bow - the image becomes even more disturbing when the bowstring snaps forward on release, emitting a blood-curdling wail.
| category = simple <!-- martial or simple -->
| category = simple
| melee or ranged = ranged <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| melee or ranged = ranged
| handedness = two-handed <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| handedness = two-handed
| type = Shortbows <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| type = Shortbows
| rarity = rare <!-- Leave EMPTY for common, otherwise: uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| rarity = rare
| enchantment = +1 <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| enchantment = +1
| damage = 1d6 + 1 <!-- Must follow the strict format XdY + Z, with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage = 1d6 + 1
| damage type = Piercing <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| damage type = Piercing
| versatile damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| range m = 18
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| range ft = 60
| range m = 18 <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in meters. -->
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| ammunition = yes
| finesse =
| heavy =
| light =
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 0.9
| weight kg = 0.9
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| price = 190
| price = 190
| weapon actions = Hamstring Shot
| weapon actions = Hamstring Shot
| special = <!-- List of special features or abilities granted by the weapon. -->
| uid = MAG_BG_OfTheBanshee_Bow
* '''Blood-Curdling Emission:''' On a hit, possibly inflict [[Frightened_(Condition)|Frightened]] ({{SavingThrow|WIS|dc=12}} negates). Gain +1d4 bonus to attack and damage rolls against Frightened creatures.
| uuid = c040d1fc-4804-4774-8367-6dfa397e27e2
| where to find = Can be looted from [[Corsair Greymon]]. Greymon is first encountered when taking the boat found in the [[Decrepit Village]] to [[Grymforge]]. If he survives the journey, Greymon will be in [[Grymforge]] among the other Duergar.
| passives = Blood-Curdling Emission
| special =
| where to find = Looted or bought from [[Greymon|Corsair Greymon]] on the boat to Grymforge. If not engaged on the lake, Corsair Greymon can sell this item at his trader spot in the Duergar encampment.
| where to find location = Grymforge
| where to find x = -632
| where to find y = 326
| notes =
* The '''Blood-Curdling Emission''' effect grants damage and attack roll buffs against '''Frightened''' creatures to all wielder's weapons, not just the shortbow itself.
* The Bow of the Banshee is also found in ''[https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate:_Siege_of_Dragonspear Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear]''. The description of the [https://baldursgate.fandom.com/wiki/Bow_of_the_Banshee item] is similar to the new one, where it can also inflict fear and it inflicts extra damage to panicked targets.  
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[[Category:Sources of Piercing damage]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 6 October 2024

Bow of the Banshee image

Bow of the Banshee is a rare +1 shortbow that can Frighten targets on hit and grants bonuses to weapon damage and attack rolls against Frightened creatures.

Description Icon.png

The impression of an elven face screams silently from the finely curved bow - the image becomes even more disturbing when the bowstring snaps forward on release, emitting a blood-curdling wail.

Properties

Damage
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing
Details
Shortbows Shortbows
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
 Two-Handed
Dippable Dippable
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 190 gp
UID MAG_BG_OfTheBanshee_Bow
UUID c040d1fc-4804-4774-8367-6dfa397e27e2

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Blood-Curdling Emission
On a hit, possibly inflict Frightened Frightened. Gain a +1d4 bonus to attack and damage against Frightened creatures.

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Hamstring Shot Hamstring Shot ()

Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

Where to find

  • Grymforge X: -632 Y: 326: Looted or bought from Corsair Greymon on the boat to Grymforge. If not engaged on the lake, Corsair Greymon can sell this item at his trader spot in the Duergar encampment.

Notes

  • The Blood-Curdling Emission effect grants damage and attack roll buffs against Frightened creatures to all wielder's weapons, not just the shortbow itself.
  • The Bow of the Banshee is also found in Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear. The description of the item is similar to the new one, where it can also inflict fear and it inflicts extra damage to panicked targets.
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