Ad placeholder

Silver Sword of the Astral Plane: Difference between revisions

From bg3.wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Remove up-to-date template. (automated edit))
(edit for grammar and readability)
 
(12 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{WeaponPage
{{WeaponPage
| image = Githyanki Greatsword Icon.png
| image = Githyanki Greatsword Icon.png
| controller icon = Githyanki Greatsword Unfaded.png
| icon = Githyanki Greatsword Unfaded Icon.png
| icon = Githyanki Greatsword Unfaded Icon.png
| description = {{legendary|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} is a legendary [[Greatswords|greatsword]] that grants its wielder the [[Soulbreaker]] weapon action and provides special bonuses when wielded by a [[githyanki]].
| description = {{legendary|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}} is a legendary [[Greatswords|greatsword]] that grants its wielder the [[Soulbreaker]] weapon action and provides special bonuses when wielded by a [[githyanki]].
Line 20: Line 21:
| uid = MAG_GreaterSilver_Greatsword
| uid = MAG_GreaterSilver_Greatsword
| uuid = f01c3f5d-c542-420f-86c5-bdddf7819e29
| uuid = f01c3f5d-c542-420f-86c5-bdddf7819e29
| special = * {{Passive|Githborn Psionic Weapon (1d6)}}
| passives = Githborn Psionic Weapon (1d6), Githborn Psionic Resistance
* {{Passive|Githborn Psionic Resistance}}
| special =
| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Cleave
| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Cleave
| special weapon actions = Soulbreaker
| special weapon actions = Soulbreaker
| where to find = * Rewarded for showing the [[Orphic Hammer]] to (or killing) [[Kith'rak Voss]] in [[Act Three]].
| where to find = Rewarded for showing the [[Orphic Hammer]] to (or killing) [[Kith'rak Voss]] after agreeing to meet him in the sewers
* This sword can alternatively be obtained in [[Act One]] by disarming Voss via {{sai|Command (Drop)}}, {{sai|Heat Metal}}, {{sai|Disarming Attack (Ranged)}}, or {{SAI|Honeyed Paws}} before entering the [[Mountain Pass]] {{coords|-139|561}}.
| where to find location = Lower City Sewers
** If received in Act 1, a second version of this weapon will not be given as a quest reward but can be looted if Voss is killed in Act 3.
| where to find x = -70
** 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.
| where to find y = 828
| notes = * The [[githyanki]]-exclusive bonuses can also be enabled by being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one. However, you must be disguised before equipping the weapon for this to work.
* Not to be confused with {{SmRarityItem|Voss' Silver Sword}}.
* This sword may also be obtained in [[Act One]], by disarming Voss via {{sai|Command (Drop)}}, {{sai|Heat Metal}}, {{sai|Disarming Attack (Ranged)}}, or {{SAI|Honeyed Paws}} before entering the [[Mountain Pass]] {{coords|-139|561}}.
** Voss must be disarmed before beginning the encounter, as he immediately flies away when any hostile action is taken by the party or its allies, and he will lock party members 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]].
** 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 {{SAI|Honeyed Paws}} while having a [[Divination School|divination]] [[wizard]] with a 15 or higher [[portent|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{{note|The bear companion can drink a {{RarityItem|Potion of Invisibility}} if you put it on the ground.}} so he can approach Voss.
** Using {{SAI|Honeyed Paws}} while having a [[Divination School|divination]] [[wizard]] with a 15 or higher [[portent|portent die]] nearby guarantees that he drops his weapon. It's possible to long rest until getting 15 or higher and then make the bear invisible. After placing a {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Invisibility}} on the ground, the bear companion can drink it and then 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.
** Sometimes Voss will appear with a [[Githyanki Crossbow]] instead of the sword or, when dropped, it will simply phase out of existence. The triggers for these anomalies are not known. If Voss appears with a crossbow instead of the sword, the [[Guide: Early Silver Sword|Guide]] explains how to obtain it. 
* 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 ({{Ability check|Deception|30}}).
* If obtained in [[Act One]], a second exemplar of this weapon will not be given as a quest reward, but can be looted if Voss is killed in [[Act Three]].
| notes = * The [[githyanki]]-exclusive bonuses can also be enabled by being [[Disguise Self|disguised]] as one. However, you must be disguised before equipping the weapon for this to work.
* The sword can be acquired in [[Act Three]] before entering the [[Lower City]] during [[Deal with the Devil]]. If not signing the contract but lying to Voss, he gives the party the sword ({{Ability check|Deception|30}}).
}}
}}
== Footnotes ==
{{notelist}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="300px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="300px" mode="packed">

Latest revision as of 20:52, 8 December 2024

Silver Sword of the Astral Plane image

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.

Description Icon.png

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
D6 Slashing.png 2d6 + 3 (5~15) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing
Details
Greatswords Greatswords
Rarity: Legendary
Enchantment: + 3
 Two-Handed
Dippable 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 1d6Damage TypesPsychic damage.
Githborn Psionic Resistance
A githyanki holding this weapon has Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws, resistance to Psychic damage, and cannot be Charmed Charmed.

Weapon actions

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

Pommel Strike Pommel Strike ()

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

Lacerate Lacerate ()

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

Cleave 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.

Special weapon actions

This weapon also grants the following:

Soulbreaker Soulbreaker ()

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

Where to find

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.
  • Not to be confused with Voss' Silver Sword.
  • This sword may also be obtained in Act One, by disarming Voss via Command (Drop) Command (Drop), Heat Metal Heat Metal, Disarming Attack (Ranged) Disarming Attack (Ranged), or Honeyed Paws 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 by the party or its allies, and he will lock party members 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 Honeyed Paws while having a divination wizard with a 15 or higher portent die nearby guarantees that he drops his weapon. It's possible to long rest until getting 15 or higher and then make the bear invisible. After placing a Potion of Invisibility on the ground, the bear companion can drink it and then approach Voss.
    • Sometimes Voss will appear with a Githyanki Crossbow instead of the sword or, when dropped, it will simply phase out of existence. The triggers for these anomalies are not known. If Voss appears with a crossbow instead of the sword, the Guide explains how to obtain it.
  • If obtained in Act One, a second exemplar of this weapon will not be given as a quest reward, but can be looted if Voss is killed in Act Three.
  • The sword can be acquired in Act Three before entering the Lower City during Deal with the Devil. If not signing the contract but lying to Voss, he gives the party the sword ( DC 30 Deception check).

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in game

    Appearance in game

Retrieved from "https://dev.bg3.wiki/w/index.php?title=Silver_Sword_of_the_Astral_Plane&oldid=253772"