The Sky-Rift Greatsword is a Very Rare +1 DnD 5e magic weapon dealing 2d6 slashing and 1d6 lightning damage. It features a lightning cone attack and includes free Foundry VTT integration.
✨ Item Overview
Forged in the heart of a perpetual maelstrom where the elemental planes tear at reality, the Sky-Rift Greatsword is a weapon of raw, untamed power. Its dark blade seems to drink the very light, yet its jagged edges crackle with electric blue energy, as if holding a captured storm. Runes, ancient and potent, glow along its length, hinting at the vast, chaotic forces it commands.
Wielding the Sky-Rift
To grasp the Sky-Rift Greatsword is to feel the hum of elemental chaos in your bones. Beyond its impressive +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls, its passive ability, Sky-Wrath Edge, ensures every successful strike sends an additional jolt of 1d6 lightning damage through your foes. When the tide of battle turns, or a group of enemies stands too close, unleash Tempest’s Fury. This potent ability allows you, once per short rest, to discharge a cone of devastating lightning, forcing a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw for 4d8 lightning damage (half on success).
However, such power demands a cost. The Wielder’s Unrest drawback means that after conjuring Tempest’s Fury, you must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. Fail, and the sword’s chaotic influence compels you to attack the nearest creature, friend or foe, with your next action. Mastering this blade requires not just strength, but an iron will to control the storm within. Only the most resolute champions can truly bend the sky to their will.
Are you brave enough to channel the sky’s wrath?
🔑 Key Facts
- Item Type: Greatsword (Martial Melee Weapon)
- Rarity: Very Rare (Requires Attunement)
- Combat Bonus: +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls
- Passive Effect: Deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage on every hit
- Active Ability: Tempest’s Fury deals 4d8 lightning damage in a 15-foot cone
- Drawback: Wielder’s Unrest compels attacks against the nearest creature on a failed DC 13 Wisdom save
- Lore: Forged by cloud giants in the Ironfang Peaks
- Bonus: Includes free VTT/Foundry download files
📜 Item Stats
| Type | Weapon (greatsword) |
| Rarity | Very Rare |
| Attunement | Required |
| Attack Bonus | +1 to attack and damage rolls |
| Damage | 2d6 slashing |
| Sky-Wrath Edge (Passive) | When you hit a creature with this weapon, it deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage. |
| Tempest’s Fury (Active) | As an action, once per short rest, you can unleash a burst of lightning. Each creature in a 15-foot cone originating from you must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d8 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. |
| Drawback | Wielder’s Unrest |
Forged by cloud giants in the heart of a perpetual storm above the Ironfang Peaks, where raw elemental energy congealed into steel. It was last wielded by the wandering sky-sage, Faelar, whose ship was found shattered, its crew turned to lightning-charred glass. When held, a faint scent of ozone and petrichor permeates the air, and a subtle static charge tingles on the wielder’s skin.
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⬇️ Download for Foundry VTT
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best very rare magic greatsword for DnD 5e?
The Sky-Rift Greatsword is a top choice for high-level martial characters, offering consistent lightning damage and a powerful 15-foot cone area-of-effect attack once per short rest.
How do I use the Sky-Rift Greatsword in Foundry VTT?
You can import the Sky-Rift Greatsword into Foundry VTT using the provided JSON file. The download includes automated rolling for both its standard attacks and the Tempest’s Fury ability.
Does the Sky-Rift Greatsword require attunement?
Yes, this Very Rare DnD 5e magic greatsword requires attunement to benefit from its +1 bonus, lightning damage, and special abilities.
What are the risks of using the Sky-Rift Greatsword?
The wielder faces ‘Wielder’s Unrest’ after using the sword’s active ability, potentially forcing them to attack the nearest creature (friend or foe) on a failed DC 13 Wisdom save.
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