Dragon Slayer 5e magic item

Weapon (any sword), rare · 2024 version below

Type: Weapon
Rarity: Rare
Attunement: Not required
Price (2014): 501–5,000 gp (DMG value range)
Price (2024): 4,000 gp plus the base item

You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

When you hit a dragon with this weapon, the dragon takes an extra 3d6 damage of the weapon's type. For the purpose of this weapon, "dragon" refers to any creature with the dragon type, including dragon turtles and wyverns.

Dragon Slayer in the 2024 rules

The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide revised the magic items, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new text. What changed:

Same rarity and attunement; the text is reworded for the 2024 rules glossary.

Type: Weapon (Any Simple or Martial)
Rarity: Rare
Attunement: Not required

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

The weapon deals an extra 3d6 damage of the weapon's type if the target is a Dragon.

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