Similar to a +1 weapon, the DM will add +1 to the AC hit when using this weapon. However, this weapon does not have an inherent damage bonus.
Mainhand
This non-magical weapon may be used as either a staff (using melee stats) or a sling (using ranged stats). Switching this weapon from melee to ranged or vice versa does not incur any time penalty whatsoever.
You have the option to use sling bullets/stones (they’re not required) when making ranged attacks with this weapon, but not when making a melee attack.
magical melee Piercing weapon
This weapon deals an additional 2 damage when it’s wielded in a desert.
When used to make a successful missile attack (slid as weapon on the combat board), this alchemical weapon deals its damage to the monster. It is usable only once, whether the attack succeeds or misses.
If successfully hit, the target suffers a -2 penalty to its To Hit rolls for the rest of that combat. The effect from this item does not stack with itself.