Double-Bladed Scimitar of Warning (2014 Dungeon Masters Guide)

uncommon · Melee Weapon 2014 · Requires Attunement

The Double-Bladed Scimitar can be found in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, page 21.

This magic weapon warns you of danger. While the weapon is on your person, you have advantage on initiative rolls. In addition, you and any of your companions within 30 feet of you can't be surprised, except when incapacitated by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon magically awakens you and your companions within range if any of you are sleeping naturally when combat begins.

Special

If you attack with a double-bladed scimitar as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action immediately after to make a melee attack with it. This attack deals 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, instead of 2d4.

Two-Handed

This weapon requires two hands to use. This property is relevant only when you attack with the weapon, not when you simply hold it.


Double-Bladed Scimitar of Warning (2024 Dungeon Masters Guide)

uncommon · Melee Weapon 2014 · Requires Attunement

The Double-Bladed Scimitar can be found in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, page 21.

As long as this weapon is within your reach and you are attuned to it, you and allies within 30 feet of you gain the following benefits.

Alarm

The weapon magically awakens each subject who is sleeping naturally when combat begins. This benefit doesn't wake a subject from magically induced sleep.

Supernatural Readiness

Each subject has Advantage on its Initiative rolls.

Special

If you attack with a double-bladed scimitar as part of the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action immediately after to make a melee attack with it. This attack deals 1d4 slashing damage on a hit, instead of 2d4.

Two-Handed

This weapon requires two hands to use. This property is relevant only when you attack with the weapon, not when you simply hold it.