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(Updated the description of the "Organ Rearranger" effect to match the in game one while leaving the precision in parenthesis.)
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| image = Kings Knife Faded.png
| image = Knife of the Undermountain King Faded.webp
| icon = Kings Knife Unfaded Icon.png
| controller icon = Knife of the Undermountain King Unfaded.png
| description = The {{very rare|Knife of the Undermountain King}} is a very rare magical [[Shortswords|shortsword]] that increases the frequency of scoring [[Critical Hit]]s and grants {{Advantage}} against enemies in the shadows.
| icon = Knife of the Undermountain King Unfaded Icon.png
| quote = Snatched from the realm of the mad wizard Halaster Blackoak, this knife became a prized keepsake of a duergar king.
| description = The {{very rare|Knife of the Undermountain King}} is a very rare +2 [[Shortswords|shortsword]] that increases the frequency of scoring [[Critical Hit]]s and grants [[Advantage]] against enemies in the shadows.
| category = martial <!-- martial or simple -->
| quote = Snatched from the realm of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak, this knife became a prized keepsake of a duergar king.
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| category = martial
| handedness = one-handed <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| melee or ranged = melee
| type = Shortswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. -->
| handedness = one-handed
| rarity = very rare <!-- EMPTY for common, otherwise: uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| type = Shortswords
| enchantment = +2 <!-- EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| rarity = very rare
| damage = 1d6 + 2 <!-- Must follow this exact strict format, with the "+ X" being optional. -->
| enchantment = +2
| damage type = Piercing <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| damage = 1d6 + 2
| versatile damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, or EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| damage type = Piercing
| extra damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage but with type directly on the same line. -->
| range m = <!-- EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in metric. -->
| range ft = <!-- EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in feet. -->|<!-- Following are yes/no properties, which MUST BE EMPTY if you mean "no"!  Never actually type "no"! -->
| ammunition =
| finesse = yes
| finesse = yes
| heavy =
| light = yes
| light = yes
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 0.9
| weight kg = 0.9
| weight lb = 1.8
| weight lb = 1.8
| price = 480
| price = 480
| price honour = 1200
| notes = * The effect [[Organ Rearranger]] stacks with other passive effects that improve critical chance, including ranged attacks and spell attack rolls [https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/16yt4g0/psa_organ_rearranger_and_what_it_applies_to/][https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/1662vcv/knife_of_the_undermountain_king_other_crit_easier/].
* The damage reroll is not applied to thrown attacks, including throwing the weapon itself.
* The [[Shadow Blade (passive feature)|Shadow Blade]] passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.<sup>[Hotfix 25]</sup>
| weapon actions = Flourish, Piercing Strike
| weapon actions = Flourish, Piercing Strike
| special = <!-- List of special features or abilities granted by the weapon. -->
| passives = Organ Rearranger, Shadow Blade (passive feature)
* '''Organ Rearranger:''' Reduce the number you need to roll a [[Critical Hit]] while attacking by1. This effect can stack. When you roll 2 damage or less, reroll the dice, taking the highest result.  (This effect applies to all attack and damage rolls while the weapon is equipped, whether they be physical or magical attacks, and not just rolls made using the weapon itself.)
| special =
* '''Shadow Blade:''' You have {{Advantage}} on {{Attack Roll}}s against Lightly or Heavily [[Obscured]] targets when using this blade.
| where to find = Can be bought or stolen from [[Jeera|A'jak'nir Jeera]].
| where to find = Sold by [[A'jak'nir Jeera]] in [[Crèche Y'llek]].
| where to find location = Crèche Y'llek
| where to find x = 1380
| where to find y = -798
| uid = MAG_Duergar_Sword_KingsKnife
| uuid = 025e162a-45ec-4f4c-89da-04d8e8dfe606
| uuid = 025e162a-45ec-4f4c-89da-04d8e8dfe606
}}
}}
[[Category:Sources of Piercing damage]]

Latest revision as of 05:14, 10 October 2024

Knife of the Undermountain King image

The Knife of the Undermountain King is a very rare +2 shortsword that increases the frequency of scoring Critical Hits and grants Advantage against enemies in the shadows.

Description Icon.png

Snatched from the realm of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak, this knife became a prized keepsake of a duergar king.

Properties

Damage
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 + 2 (3~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesPiercing
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Very Rare
Enchantment: + 2
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 480 gp / 1200 gpHHonour
UID MAG_Duergar_Sword_KingsKnife
UUID 025e162a-45ec-4f4c-89da-04d8e8dfe606

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Organ Rearranger
Reduce the number you need to roll a Critical Hit while attacking by 1. When they roll 2 damage or less, reroll the dice, taking the highest result.
Shadow Blade
You have Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Attack rolls against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade.

Weapon actions

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

Flourish Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance Off Balance.

Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds.

Where to find

Notes

  • The effect Organ Rearranger stacks with other passive effects that improve critical chance, including ranged attacks and spell attack rolls [1][2].
  • The damage reroll is not applied to thrown attacks, including throwing the weapon itself.
  • The Shadow Blade passive granted by this weapon does not grant advantage against obscured targets, instead seeming to do nothing.[Hotfix 25]
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