The Verdant Hunger is a rare shortsword in DnD 5e that deals 1d6 piercing and 1d6 necrotic damage. It siphons vitality on critical hits, healing the wielder.
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This Rare shortsword blends the essence of the forest with the dark arts of necromancy, granting its wielder an edge both in battle and survival.
Weapon Stats
- Attack Bonus: +1
- Damage: 1d6 piercing + 1d6 necrotic
- Feature: Siphon Vitality – On a critical hit, regain hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt.
History & Creation
Forged by the secretive druids of the Ebonthorn Grove, this blade was meant to protect and preserve the ancient magic of their domain. However, it draws life force from its victims to rejuvenate its bearer, making it a double-edged sword of survival.
Drawback
- The sword’s hunger for life can overtake its bearer. After a fight in which Siphon Vitality is triggered, roll a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the user gains a level of exhaustion.
🔑 Key Facts
- Type: Weapon (shortsword)
- Rarity: Rare
- Attack Bonus: +1
- Damage: 1d6 piercing + 1d6 necrotic
- Feature: Siphon Vitality – regain HP on critical hits
- Drawback: Risk of exhaustion after Siphon Vitality
📜 Item Stats
| Type | Weapon (shortsword) |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Attunement | No |
| Attack Bonus | +1 |
| Damage | 1d6 piercing + 1d6 necrotic |
| Feature | Siphon Vitality: On a critical hit, regain hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt. |
Crafted by the druids of the Ebonthorn Grove using the bones of an ancient forest guardian, last wielded by the rogue Elira who vanished into the woods. It vibrates with a low hum and smells faintly of moss.
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Want to use The Verdant Hunger in your campaign? Download the free token below — perfect for VTTs like Roll20 or Foundry, or print it out for your table!
⚔️ Foundry VTT Macro
Create the The Verdant Hunger directly in your world — with one click.
This Script Macro creates two fully configured items in Foundry VTT: the The Verdant Hunger weapon and the Siphon Vitality feature, complete with Active Effects, damage rolls, saving throws, and an unidentified state for mystery-first reveal at the table. No modules required. Recharge: 1× per short rest.
In Foundry, click the macro hotbar at the bottom. Click any empty slot or open the Macro Directory and hit Create Macro.
In the macro editor, make sure the type is set to Script (not Chat). Give it a name like The Verdant Hunger.
Copy the macro below, paste it into the editor, and click Save Macro.
Click the macro button in the hotbar. Optional: select a token first — items will be added directly to that character’s sheet. With no token selected, they appear in the World Items sidebar.
Macro & item by RuneForge Studio · Free to use in your campaign
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lore behind The Verdant Hunger?
The Verdant Hunger was crafted by druids of the Ebonthorn Grove from an ancient forest guardian’s bones and was last wielded by the rogue Elira.
How does the Siphon Vitality feature work?
On a critical hit, the wielder regains hit points equal to the necrotic damage dealt, enhancing survivability in battle.
What are the risks of using The Verdant Hunger?
Activating the Siphon Vitality feature carries a risk of exhaustion, which may affect the wielder’s performance in subsequent encounters.
What classes benefit most from The Verdant Hunger in DnD 5e?
Rogues and Warlocks benefit most from The Verdant Hunger. Rogues can take advantage of its critical hit healing, enhancing their survivability, while Warlocks can leverage the necrotic damage for thematic synergy with their spells.
How does The Verdant Hunger compare to similar official DnD 5e items?
The Verdant Hunger is similar to the Dagger of Venom from the DMG, which also deals poison damage and has a unique feature, but it lacks the healing potential of The Verdant Hunger.
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