The Baneful is an item of Rare rarity. Type: Shortsword · Martial Weapon. Damage: 1d6 Piercing. Recorded sources: Act 1 · Underdark · Found in the world. See acquisition details below for conditions. Weight 0.9, Value 190 gold. Passives: Favoured Weapon, Baneful Bond. Granted abilities: Piercing Strike, Flourish.

The Baneful

Rare

Shortsword · Martial Weapon

1d6 Piercing

Weapon Enchantment +1

Favoured Weapon: This weapon has a +1 bonus to damage and attack rolls.

Baneful Bond: On a hit, possibly Bane your target.

Piercing Strike Action Flourish Bonus Action

The wizard Otiluke wrote about bound weapons and their propensity to coalesce with their wielder as the pair come together. He also wrote about their dangers, which are manifold, and their benefits, which make the danger worth it.

How to obtain

Act 1 Found in the world Underdark

Equip in build2 available slots — opens the first slot