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 1d6Psychic 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.

Special weapon actions

This weapon also grants the following:

Soulbreaker ()

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

Where to find

• Lower City Sewers X: -70 Y: 828: Rewarded for showing the Orphic Hammer to (or killing) Kith'rak Voss after agreeing to meet him in the sewers

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),  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 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 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).

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