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[Skies] Weapon - Maelstrom

Added 2023-01-30 15:04:00 +0000 UTC

This weapon's concept was probably one of the oldest I had come up with - maybe 2+ years ago. The idea of spinning momentum aligns well with potential extra attacks. This sword is most useful to martial classes that are not Fighter since these replace the already-high number of attacks the Fighter gets. Other classes could theoretically use it too, though that would require some investment. Would you choose this or a basic +2 greatsword?

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The greatsword Maelstrom belongs to Ukkonan, a Storm Speaker ranger of Cirro who serves as its local storm tamer. Named for the whirling storm and blessed by its might, this heavy stormsmelt steel weapon thrums as if it has a mind of its own. In the hands of a proper champion, it can cut through targets with unstoppable momentum.

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Maelstrom
Weapon (greatsword), rare (requires attunement)

This magic weapon gently resonates while in the presence of a storm.

Additionally, while you wield this weapon, you can use an action to call forth the power of the whirling storm to empower your attacks. Make a melee weapon attack against one target within reach. On a hit, you can make one additional weapon attack against the same target as part of this action, but the result of your subsequent roll must equal or exceed the previous attack roll. Each time you hit this way, you can continue making one additional attack against the target until you miss your target, or roll lower than the previous roll.