Smokepowder Barrel

Smokepowder Barrel is a common Consumable that can be ignited to explode, dealing devastating damage.

Given the volatility of its contents, this barrel ought to be opened carefully.

Properties

• Consumables
• Single Use
• Rarity: Common
•  Weight: 26 kg / 52 lb
• Price: 5 gp

Effect

• When ignited by a source of fire, the barrel explodes.
  • AoE: 6 m / 20 ft (Radius)
  • 4d4 + 18 (22~34) Force
    damage ( Dexterity saving throw, DC 8 + Intelligence Modifier + Class Proficiency, to halve)
  • Atomically Critically Hits objects and environments.
  • Also creates a Smokepowder Surface, which immediately explodes, causing the following effects:
    • Deals an additional
      2d6 (2~12) Fire
      damage ( Dexterity saving throw, DC 12, to halve)
    • Deals an additional
      2d6 (2~12) Force
      damage (no Saving throw)
    • Creatures caught in the blast are knocked back (no Saving throw)
    • The Smokepowder Surface then becomes a Fire Surface

Smokepowder Barrel can also be thrown for a lesser effect. Action

• Throw the barrel to break it, creating an explosive surface.
  • AoE: 6 m / 20 ft (Cube)
  • Creates an explosive Smokepowder Surface
  • (This surface must be ignited by a source of fire to have any effect)

Where to find

Found in various locations throughout the game, including Waukeen's Rest and the Zhentarim Hideout.