Ōdachi (4e Equipment)
Ōdachi
Superior Melee Weapons
Two-Handed
| Weapon | Prof. | Damage | Range | Price | Weight | Group | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōdachi | +3 | 1d10 | -- | 30gp | 10lbs. | Heavy Blade | Reach, High-Crit, Over-length |
This massive, curved blade is the largest variation of what one might consider the class of blades known as katanas. The ōdachi ("large great sword") is similar to the nodachi ("large field sword") in impressive length. Some say the ōdachi is crafted with grater skill, hence the "great" in its name, but it is contentious if there is any true difference between these two swords.
Reach: With a reach weapon, a creature can make melee attacks against enemies that are 2 squares away from it as well as adjacent enemies. Even so, the wielder can make opportunity attacks only against enemies adjacent to it and can flank only enemies adjacent to it.
High-Crit: A high crit weapon deals more damage when you score a critical hit with it. On a critical hit, the weapon deals 1[W] extra damage at 1st–10th levels, 2[W] extra damage at 11th–20th levels, and 3[W] extra damage at 21st–30th levels. This extra damage is in addition to any critical damage the weapon supplies if it is a magic weapon.
Over-Length: This weapon loses its proficiency bonus when used indoors and close quarters.
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