Duellist's Prerogative

Duellist's Prerogative is a legendary, highly enchanted (+3) special variant of the Rapiers family of weapons. It is a martial melee weapon wielded in one hand. As a finesse weapon, it can benefit from the wielder's Dexterity and not just their Strength.

A blade gifted to Lora by her own mother, Lenore the Fleet. When challenged to duels, Lenore's opponents assumed she had received this nickname from some naval exploit. They found out how wrong they were when her blade blurred faster than the eye could follow.

Properties

Damage

1d8 (1~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Piercing

Extra damage

1d4 (1~4) Necrotic

Details

 Rapiers

Rarity: Legendary

Enchantment: + 3

 One-Handed

 Finesse

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 1300 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Elegant Duellist: While you off-hand is empty, you score a Critical Hit when rolling a 19. Moreover, you gain an additional reaction per turn.
• Withering Cut: On a hit with a melee weapon, use a reaction to deal additional Necrotic damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus.
• Challenge to Duel
• Dueller's Enthusiasm

Weapon actions

If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent  Off Balance.

Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Weakening Strike ()

Target an enemy's hands with a non-lethal attack and possibly inflict  Weak Grip.

Where to find

• Reward for completing the quest Save Vanra.