Chainsword (5e Variant Rule)
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Chainsword[edit]
Applicable to melee weapons with a slashing damage greater than 1d4. Weapon's damage die become 1 size smaller, amount of damage dice increases by 4. Weapon obtains the reload (120 strikes per energy cell) and heavy properties. Weapon becomes 1.3 times heavier, rounded up.
| Base Weapon | Original Die | New Dice |
|---|---|---|
| greataxe | 1d12 | 5d10 |
| glaive, halberd | 1d10 | 5d8 |
| longsword, battleaxe | 1d8 (1d10 versatile) | 5d6 (5d8 versatile) |
| handaxe, scimitar | 1d6 | 5d4 |
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