Bow of the Banshee

Bow of the Banshee is a rare +1 shortbow that can Frighten targets on hit and grants bonuses to weapon damage and attack rolls against Frightened creatures.

The impression of an elven face screams silently from the finely curved bow - the image becomes even more disturbing when the bowstring snaps forward on release, emitting a blood-curdling wail.

Properties

Damage

1d6 + 1 (2~7) + Dexterity modifier Piercing

Details

 Shortbows

Rarity: Rare

Enchantment: + 1

 Two-Handed

 Dippable

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 190 gp

UID

MAG_BG_OfTheBanshee_Bow

UUID

c040d1fc-4804-4774-8367-6dfa397e27e2

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Blood-Curdling Emission

On a hit, possibly inflict  Frightened. Gain a +1d4 bonus to attack and damage against Frightened creatures.

Weapon actions

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

Hamstring Shot ()

Shoot an enemy in the thigh and possibly reduce their Movement Speed by 50%.

Where to find

• Grymforge X: -632 Y: 326: Looted or bought from Corsair Greymon on the boat to Grymforge. If not engaged on the lake, Corsair Greymon can sell this item at his trader spot in the Duergar encampment.

Notes

• The Blood-Curdling Emission effect grants damage and attack roll buffs against Frightened creatures to all wielder's weapons, not just the shortbow itself.
• The Bow of the Banshee is also found in Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear. The description of the item is similar to the new one, where it can also inflict fear and it inflicts extra damage to panicked targets.