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| image = Longsword +1 Icon.png
| icon = Longsword +1 Item Icon.png
| controller icon = Longsword +1 Unfaded.png
| description =  
| icon = Longsword +1 Unfaded Icon.png
| quote = The trauma of becoming a drider is quickly set aside with a cold arachnid dispassion. This sword follows that disturbing trend - a replenishing poison gland is built within, deployed only against trapped opponents.
| description = {{rare|Cruel Sting}} is a rare +1 [[Longswords|Longsword]] that deals extra {{DamageColor|Poison|Poison}} damage  against [[Restrained (Condition)|Restrained]] targets if the wielder is a drow elf. It also grants the [[Ensnaring Strands]] spell.
| category = martial <!-- martial or simple -->
| quote = The trauma of becoming a [[drider]] is quickly set aside with a cold arachnid dispassion. This sword follows that disturbing trend - a replenishing [[Sting The Helpless|poison gland]] is built within, deployed only against trapped opponents.
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| category = martial
| handedness = versatile <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| melee or ranged = melee
| type = Longswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| handedness = versatile
| type = Longswords
| rarity = rare
| rarity = rare
| enchantment = +1
| enchantment = +1
| damage = 1d8 + 1 <!-- Must follow the strict format XdY + Z, with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage = 1d8 + 1
| damage type = Slashing <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| damage type = Slashing
| versatile damage = 1d10 + 1 <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| versatile damage = 1d10 + 1
| extra damage = 1d6 Psychic <!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| extra damage 2 =
| extra damage 2 = <!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| range =
| range = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise this can be "normal", "short" (e.g. Hand Crossbow), or "special" -->
| range m =
| range m = <!-- Leave EMPTY if "range" is NOT "special", otherwise this is the range in meters. -->
| range ft =
| range ft = <!-- Leave EMPTY if "range" is NOT "special", otherwise this is the range in feet. -->
| ammunition =  
<!-- Following are yes/no properties, which MUST BE EMPTY if you mean "no"!  Never actually type "no"! -->| ammunition =  
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| weight lb = 2.7
| weight lb = 2.7
| price = 250
| price = 250
<!-- Common actions you get when you have proficiency and wield the weapon in your main-hand. -->| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
| uid = MAG_Drowelf_SpiderSnare_Longsword
| special = <!-- List of special features or abilities granted by the weapon. -->
| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Rush Attack
* '''Sting The Helpless:''' A drow elf wielding this weapon deals an additional {{DamageText | 1d4 | Poison}} damage against Restrained targets
| uuid = 67ae6ce9-08fd-4ee7-9343-9a408f8ad9fa
* [[Ensnaring Strands]]
| passives = Sting The Helpless
| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the weapon, if it's a special one. -->
| special =
*Looted from [[Kar'niss]] in [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]].
{{SpellAction|Ensnaring Strands}}
| notes = *Currently, the sword loses its {{DamageText | 1d6 | Psychic}} damage bonus after a [[Resting|Long Rest]]. It might be a bug of Kar'niss '''Spindleweb Fanaticism''' bonus Psychic damage aura remaining on the weapon even after his death.
| where to find = Carried by {{CharLink|Kar'niss}}
Shapeshifting or disguising as a drow is sufficient to trigger Sting the Helpless
| where to find location = Ruined Battlefield
| where to find x = 0
| where to find y = -15
| bugs = *When this sword is first looted from {{CharLink|Kar'niss}}, it is listed as dealing an additional {{DamageText | 1d6 | Psychic}} damage. However, this is due to a bug that causes the weapon to retain the Spindleweb Fanaticism (Granting {{DamageText | 1d6 | Psychic}} damage to him and his allies) effect from Kar'niss. ''This extra damage is removed if the player completes a [[Resting|Long Rest]] with the weapon in their inventory.'' Dropping the weapon on the ground or stashing it in a container prior to each long rest will allow it to retain Spindleweb Fanaticism indefinitely. The effect is also overwritten by [[Elemental Weapon]] if applied.
| notes = *[[Shapeshift|Shapeshifting]] or {{SAI|Disguise Self|disguising}} as a drow is sufficient to trigger Sting the Helpless.
}}
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File:Cruel Sting ingame.png|Appearance in game
File:Cruel Sting ingame.png|Appearance in game
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[[Category:Sources of Slashing damage]]
[[Category:Sources of Poison damage]]

Latest revision as of 01:12, 5 March 2025

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Cruel Sting is a rare +1 Longsword that deals extra Poison damage against Restrained targets if the wielder is a drow elf. It also grants the Ensnaring Strands spell.

Description Icon.png

The trauma of becoming a drider is quickly set aside with a cold arachnid dispassion. This sword follows that disturbing trend - a replenishing poison gland is built within, deployed only against trapped opponents.

Properties

One-handed damage
D8 Physical.png 1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing
Two-handed damage
D10 Physical.png 1d10 + 1 (2~11) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing
Details
Longswords Longswords
Rarity: Rare
Enchantment: + 1
 Versatile
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 1.35 kg / 2.7 lb
Price: 250 gp
UID MAG_Drowelf_SpiderSnare_Longsword
UUID 67ae6ce9-08fd-4ee7-9343-9a408f8ad9fa

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Ensnaring Strands Ensnaring Strands ()
Cast as a level 1 spell ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Sting The Helpless
A drow elf wielding this weapon deals an additional 1d4Damage TypesPoison against restrained targets.

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.

Rush Attack Rush Attack ()

Charge forward and attack the first enemy in your way, possibly pushing them Off Balance Off Balance.

Where to find

Notes

Bugs

  • When this sword is first looted from Kar'niss Kar'niss, it is listed as dealing an additional 1d6 Damage TypesPsychic damage. However, this is due to a bug that causes the weapon to retain the Spindleweb Fanaticism (Granting 1d6 Damage TypesPsychic damage to him and his allies) effect from Kar'niss. This extra damage is removed if the player completes a Long Rest with the weapon in their inventory. Dropping the weapon on the ground or stashing it in a container prior to each long rest will allow it to retain Spindleweb Fanaticism indefinitely. The effect is also overwritten by Elemental Weapon if applied.

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