Ammunition of Slaying (2024 Dungeon Masters Guide)

very rare · Generic Variant 2024

This magic ammunition is meant to slay creatures of a particular type, which the DM chooses or determines randomly by rolling on the table below. If a creature of that type takes damage from the ammunition, the creature makes a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking an extra 6d10 Force damage on a failed save or half as much extra damage on a successful one.

After dealing its extra damage to a creature, the ammunition becomes nonmagical.

1d100 Creature Type
01-10 Aberrations
11-15 Beasts
16-20 Celestials
21-25 Constructs
26-35 Dragons
36-45 Elementals
46-50 Humanoids
51-60 Fey
61-70 Fiends
71-75 Giants
76-80 Monstrosities
81-85 Oozes
86-90 Plants
91-00 Undead

Base items

This item variant can be applied to the following base items:

  • Arrow (Arrow of Slaying)
  • Bolt (Bolt of Slaying)
  • Energy Cell (Energy Cell of Slaying)
  • Firearm Bullet (Firearm Bullet of Slaying)
  • Needle (Needle of Slaying)
  • Sling Bullet (Sling Bullet of Slaying)