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  • Sword of Life Stealing
  • Double-Bladed Scimitar of Life Stealing
  • Greatsword of Life Stealing
  • Longsword of Life Stealing
  • Rapier of Life Stealing
  • Scimitar of Life Stealing
  • Shortsword of Life Stealing
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Sword of Life Stealing

Major, rare (requires attunement)
Sword of Life Stealing (Longsword)

When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 10 necrotic damage if it isn’t a construct or an undead. You also gain 10 temporary hit points.

Note

Note: According to the SRD, it is an extra 3d6 necrotic damage, although this is incorrect (https://rpg.stackexchange.com/a/174522/53884).

Variants:

Double-Bladed Scimitar of Life Stealing

  • Damage: 2d4 slashing
  • Properties: Two-Handed, special
  • Weight: 6.0 lbs.

Greatsword of Life Stealing

Longsword of Life Stealing

  • Damage:
    • One-handed: 1d8 slashing
    • Two-handed: 1d10 slashing
  • Properties: Versatile
  • Weight: 3.0 lbs.

Rapier of Life Stealing

  • Damage: 1d8 piercing
  • Properties: Finesse
  • Weight: 2.0 lbs.

Scimitar of Life Stealing

  • Damage: 1d6 slashing
  • Properties: Finesse, Light
  • Weight: 3.0 lbs.

Shortsword of Life Stealing

  • Damage: 1d6 piercing
  • Properties: Finesse, Light
  • Weight: 2.0 lbs.

Source: Dungeon Master’s Guide p. 206. Available in the SRD

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