Sword of Sharpness 5e magic item

Weapon (any sword that deals slashing damage), very rare (requires attunement) · 2024 version below

Type: Weapon
Rarity: Very Rare
Attunement: Required
Price (2014): 5,001–50,000 gp (DMG value range)
Price (2024): 40,000 gp plus the base item

When you attack an object with this magic sword and hit, maximize your weapon damage dice against the target.

When you attack a creature with this weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 4d6 slashing damage. Then roll another d20. If you roll a 20, you lop off one of the target's limbs, with the effect of such loss determined by the GM. If the creature has no limb to sever, you lop off a portion of its body instead.

In addition, you can speak the sword's command word to cause the blade to shed bright light in a 10 foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. Speaking the command word again or sheathing the sword puts out the light.

Sword of Sharpness 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 (Glaive, Greatsword, Longsword, or Scimitar)
Rarity: Very Rare
Attunement: Required

When you attack an object with this magic weapon and hit, maximize your weapon damage dice against the target.

When you attack a creature with this weapon and roll a 20 on the d20 for the attack roll, that target takes an extra 14 Slashing damage and gains 1 Exhaustion level.

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