Giant Slayer Hooked Shortspear (2024 Dungeon Masters Guide)

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The Hooked Shortspear can be found in Out of the Abyss, page 224.

You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.

When you hit a Giant with this weapon, the Giant takes an extra 2d6 damage of the weapon's type and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or have the Prone condition.

On a hit with this weapon, the wielder can forgo dealing damage and attempt to trip the target, in which case the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or fall prone. The DC is 8 + the wielder's Strength modifier + the wielder's proficiency bonus.

Light

A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons.