↩ Go back to all items

Nine Lives Stealer

Properties

Type: WeaponPrice: 23057 gpWeight: 4 lbs.Slot: Slotless

Weapon properties

Proficiency group: MartialType: One-HandedDamage: 1d8Critical: 19-20/x2Enhancement bonus: +2Damage type: S

Magical properties

Caster level: 13Aura: strong necromancy

Description

This longsword always performs as a +2 longsword, but it also has the power to draw the life force from an opponent. It can do this nine times before the ability is lost. At that point, the sword becomes a simple +2 longsword (with a faint evil aura). A critical hit must be dealt for the sword's death-dealing ability to function, and this ability has no effect on creatures not subject to critical hits. The victim is entitled to a DC 20 Fortitude save to avoid death. If the save is successful, the sword's death-dealing ability does not function, no use of the ability is expended, and normal critical damage is determined. This sword is evil, and any good character attempting to wield it gains two negative levels. These negative levels remain as long as the sword is in hand and disappear when the sword is no longer wielded. These negative levels never result in actual level loss, but they cannot be overcome in any way (including by restoration spells) while the sword is wielded.

Crafting requirements

Crafting cost: 11528 gp

Craft Magic Arms and Armor, finger of death

See also

Sources

See something wrong? Tell me and I'll fix it.