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Basic Poison

Adventuring gear, poison

• Properties: Poison
• Cost: 100 gp

As a Bonus Action, you can use a vial of Basic Poison to coat one weapon or up to three pieces of ammunition. A creature that takes Piercing or Slashing damage from the poisoned weapon or ammunition takes an extra 1d4 Poison damage. Once applied, the poison retains potency for 1 minute or until its damage is dealt, whichever comes first.

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 227. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)