Shattered Flail

Shattered Flail is a rare Mace with a +2 Enchantment that heals the wielder when they hit an enemy - at the cost of potentially going mad when they stop attacking.

A bundle of bones and blood - and a soul-piercing demonic presence - is all that remains of the Flind's flail. It would make a decent mace with a particularly nasty bite.

Properties

Damage

1d6 + 2 (3~8) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

Details

 Maces

Rarity: Rare

Enchantment: + 2

 One-Handed

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb

Price: 480 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Yeenoghu's Gift: Hitting an enemy with this weapon heals the wielder for 1d6hit points - but they can go Mad if they don't continue hitting an enemy each turn.
  • Mad: Hostile to everyone in the vicinity.
    • Duration: 1 turn
• See Notes and Trivia for mechanical explanation and other notes.

Weapon actions

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

Concussive Smash ()

Hit an enemy with all your might to deal damage and possibly  Daze them.

Where to find

• * Dropped by the Flind, 'leader' of the group of Gnolls attacking the Zhentarim caravan on The Risen Road.

Notes and Trivia

• After hitting a creature with the Shattered Flail, the wielder gains Yeenoghu's Gift for 6 turns. For the duration, they must succeed a DC 12  Wisdom saving throw at the end of any turn on which they do not hit an enemy, or go Mad for 1 turn.
  • As of Early Access Patch 9, the Saving Throw rolls made by the wielder of this weapon do not appear in the combat log until or unless one of them fails, which may lead one to mistakenly believe the weapon is less risky than it actually is.
• While Mad, the wielder is uncontrollably hostile to all nearby creatures, including allies, and will use any and all tools at their disposal to inflict harm. This could include using powerful Ammunition or Consumables from their inventory, casting high level Spells, or shoving allies to their deaths.