Item: Choleric Contagion

Level18
Rarity
Common
CategoryPoison
Price4200 gp
UsageHeld in two hands
PublicationPathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered)Remaster

Activate 2 (manipulate)


This vile poison is contagious, causing the victim's skin to secrete the toxin, allowing it to spread to others. While under the effects of choleric contagion, the first time during per round the victim succeeds at an attack roll with an unarmed attack against another creature, the target of the attack is exposed to the poison.

Saving Throw DC 40 Fortitude

Maximum Duration 6 rounds

Stage 1 6d10 poison damage (1 round)

Stage 2 8d10 poison damage (1 round)

Stage 3 10d10 poison damage (1 round)


Trait Effects

Alchemical: Alchemical items are powered by reactions of alchemical reagents. Unless otherwise noted, alchemical items aren’t magical and don’t radiate a magical aura. Alchemical creatures are partially powered by alchemical reactions.

Consumable: An item with this trait can be used only once. Unless stated otherwise, it’s destroyed after activation. Consumable items include alchemical items and magical consumables such as scrolls and talismans. A character can Craft consumable items in batches of four.

Injury: An injury poison is activated by applying it to a weapon or ammunition, and it affects the target of the first Strike made using the poisoned item. If that Strike is a success and deals piercing or slashing damage, the target must attempt a saving throw against the poison. On a failed Strike, the target is unaffected, but the poison remains on the weapon and you can try again. On a critical failure, or if the Strike fails to deal slashing or piercing damage for some other reason, the poison is spent but the target is unaffected. Only one injury poison can be applied to a weapon or ammunition at a time.

Poison: An effect with this trait delivers a poison or deals poison damage. An item with this trait is poisonous and might cause an affliction.


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