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Adds +8 to Strength (thus adding +4 To Hit in melee and +4 Damage with melee and thrown weapons), +3 to Dexterity (thus, depending on prior Dexterity score, either +1/+2 To Hit with ranged attacks, either +1/+2 to AC, and either +1/+2 to Reflex saving throws), and +4 to Constitution (thus adding +2 to Fortitude saving throws and +2 to max HP per character level).
Like all +5 weapons, the DM will add +5 to the AC hit when using this weapon but the damage bonus has already been factored into the damage wheel.
When the wielder of this weapon scores a natural 20 with an attack, all attacks made by the victim suffer a -2 damage penalty. A second attack with this weapon which scores a natural 20 will reduce the victim’s melee damage by an additional 2 points, but -4 is the maximum penalty this weapon is capable of inflicting. It doesn’t matter how many Wicked Spears the party possesses or who used them.
The damage penalty effect of this weapon is triggered by sliding a natural 20.
The rapier will fight by itself as long as Widseth is within 30′. Physical barriers do not sever the mental connection between the rapier and its owner. It can’t chase and fight flying creatures, but it can be extended (within the 30′ range) to fight a foe separated by a chasm or physical barriers. While the sword fights, Widseth may do whatever he likes, including attack with another weapon, cast spells, or perform bardsong.
When this instrument is played, bardsong grants each party member a total of +3 To Hit & +3 Damage (+4 To Hit & +4 Damage if the bard is 5th-level) with melee and ranged attacks. While performing bardsong, the bard may simultaneously perform a Standard Action (e.g., physically attack, cast spells, perform a Lore check, read scrolls, activate wands, drink potions, etc.) Once per game, if a party saving throw is rolled and a “1,