Flimsy sword on ground: it breaks from my adamantine crit hanner
flimsy sword in their hand: different rules since its now a part of a creature
Nope, an object doesn't become part of a creature when held. It's still an object (specifically one of the "worn or carried" kind). However, "sundering" (destroying an opponents weapons during a fight) isn't an explicit rule of the game. If it is a rule your DM is using, adamantine weapons would indeed be better at it
It is a pretty common misunderstanding, so don't beat yourself up over it.
Flimsy sword on ground: it breaks from my adamantine crit hanner
flimsy sword in their hand: different rules since its now a part of a creature
Yes because the rules are a workable simplification of events. Feel free to change it at your table just be aware of the issues it will create.
Nope, an object doesn't become part of a creature when held. It's still an object (specifically one of the "worn or carried" kind). However, "sundering" (destroying an opponents weapons during a fight) isn't an explicit rule of the game. If it is a rule your DM is using, adamantine weapons would indeed be better at it
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