Greatswords

 Greatswords are a type of two-handed martial melee weapon. The following are some base attributes common to most greatswords, although special or magical variants may be significantly different. For the most common, nonmagical type of this weapon, see Greatsword. Further down below, you can find a list of all greatswords in the game.

Properties

Damage

2d6 (2~12) + Strength modifier ⁠Slashing

Details

 Two-Handed

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

 Dippable

Actions

If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

 Pommel Strike ()

Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly  Daze them. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

 Lacerate ()

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

 Cleave ()

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

List of greatswords

Item	Ench.	Damage	Damage type	Weight	Price	Special
Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Greatsword +1 (Common)		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Pactbound Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	0
Reinforced Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	65
Rusty Greatsword		2d6	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	6
Everburn Blade		2d6 1d4	Slashing Fire	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130
Githyanki Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	85
Githyanki Greatsword (Psionic)	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Githborn Psionic Weapon When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d4⁠⁠Psychic damage.
Greatsword +1	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	85
Svartlebee's Woundseeker	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Deepen the Wound The wielder gains a +1d4 bonus to  Attack Rolls with this weapon when attacking creatures that have already taken damage.
Sword of Justice	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	130	Tyr's Protection () Cast as a level 1 spell ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Jorgoral's Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	380	Colossal Onslaught () Channel your mettlesome strength and strike all creatures in a line, dealing bonus ⁠Slashing damage equal to your proficiency bonus. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Soulbreaker Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	380	Githborn Psionic Weapon When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d4⁠⁠Psychic damage. Seldom Caught Unawares You gain a +2 bonus to  Initiative rolls.  Soulbreaker () Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional ⁠Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly  Stun them. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Sussur Greatsword	+1	2d6 + 1	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	150	Silences the target on hit if it fails a  DC 12 Constitution Saving Throw.
Sword of Chaos	+2	2d6 + 2 1d4	Slashing Necrotic	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	960	Chaos On dealing damage with this weapon, regain 1d6⁠⁠Hit Points.[See Notes]
Balduran's Giantslayer	+3	2d6 + 3	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	1300	Giantslayer On a hit, double the damage from your Strength modifier. This weapon grants you  Advantage on  Attack Rolls against Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures.  Giant Form () Grow to a fearsome size. Your weapons deal an additional 1d6 damage and you gain  27 temporary hit points and  Advantage on Strength Checks and  Saving Throws. ( Recharge: Short rest.)  Topple the Big Folk () Deal additional damage equal to your proficiency bonus. On a hit, Large, Huge, or Gargantuan creatures take an additional 2d6⁠⁠SlashingDRS damage and must succeed a  Strength Saving Throw or fall  Prone. ( Recharge: Short rest.)
Silver Sword of the Astral Plane	+3	2d6 + 3	Slashing	2.7 kg 5.4 lb	1300	Githborn Psionic Resistance A githyanki holding this weapon has  Advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma  Saving Throws, resistance to Psychic damage, and cannot be  Charmed. Githborn Psionic Weapon When wielded by a githyanki this weapon deals an additional 1d6⁠⁠Psychic damage.  Soulbreaker () Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing additional ⁠Psychic damage equal to your proficiency bonus, and possibly  Stun them. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

Legacy content

• Watcher Greatsword - unusable

External links

•  Greatsword on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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