Item: Deflecting Branch

TypeWeapon
Level14
Rarity
Uncommon
Base ItemGreatclub
CategoryMartial
GroupClub
Damage1d10 bludgeoning
Price4500 gp
UsageHeld in two hands

This massive branch has been cut into a general club shape but still bears several knots and has a number of runes carved along its length. The deflecting branch is a +2 greater striking greatclub.

On a critical hit, you knock the target Prone.


Activate r Interact

Frequency once per minute

Trigger You are the target of a physical ranged attack

Requirements You're aware of the attack and are not Off Guard against it


Effect You gain a +4 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the attack misses, you have knocked it away. You can't use this ability to deflect unusually massive ranged projectiles (such as boulders or ballista bolts).


Activate f Interact

Frequency once per hour

Trigger You knock away a physical ranged attack by using the deflecting branch's other activation


Effect You swing the club and reflect the oncoming attack. The attack is redirected toward a creature within 60 feet. Make a ranged attack against the creature using your highest proficiency with a ranged weapon.


Critical Specialisation Effects

Certain effects can grant you benefits when you make a Strike with certain weapons and get a critical success. This is called a critical specialisation effect. The exact effect depends on which weapon group your weapon belongs to, as listed below. You can always decide not to add the critical specialisation effect of your weapon.

Club: You knock the target away from you up to 10 feet. This is forced movement.


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