Shortsword

Visual (BG3)

Description

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

Weight

2 lb.

Stats

Weapon Type

• Martial
• Melee

Damage

1d6 Piercing

Properties

Vex (WM), Finesse, Light

Mastery Property

Vex (WM)

If you successfully hit a creature with this weapon AND deal damage:

• You have Advantage on your next attack roll to the creature
  • CANNOT be activated with your second action attack
  • Advantage does NOT apply with your second action attack

Finesse

Add your Strength OR Dexterity modifier to your Attack Roll
Add your Strength OR Dexterity modifier to your Attack Damage

You must use the same modifier for both rolls.

Light

Can be used for Two-Weapon Fighting (Dual-Wield):

• As a Bonus Action, you make a bonus attack with your other/off-hand weapon.
  • You DO NOT add your ability modifier to the bonus attack's attack damage
• Both weapons must have the Light property