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Shortsword

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Shortsword is a mundane, nonmagical variant of the Shortswords 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. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training.

Description Icon.png

A common and effective sword, carried by adventurers, thieves, and watchmen alike.

Properties

Damage
Details
Shortswords Shortswords
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
 One-Handed
Finesse Finesse
Light (weapon property) Light
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 20 gp

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Piercing Strike Piercing Strike ()

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds Gaping Wounds.

Flourish Flourish ()

Feint an attack to possibly throw your opponent Off Balance Off Balance.