Weapon (shortsword), common (requires attunement by a A soul)

Common - Basic Steel Katana (Dormant State)

  • Functions as a normal sword with no magical properties.

  • If attuned, the wielder feels a faint presence within the weapon, hinting at untapped potential.

  • The sword subtly reacts to the wielder’s emotions, growing warmer or colder depending on their state of mind.

 

Uncommon - Awakening (Spiritual Connection)

  • The wielder forms a bond with the blade, unlocking its +1 magical weapon status.

  • The wielder can now hear whispers from the blade's spirit, though the conversations are cryptic and fragmented.

  • Once per long rest, the wielder can perform a focused meditation to gain insight into their next fight (similar to Augury or limited Battle Readiness).

  • The blade subtly changes—engraved markings, a different hilt, or faint energy running through the metal.

 

Rare - Shikai (First Release)

The wielder performs the ritual of release, calling forth the true nature of their Zanpakutō. To unlock Shikai, the wielder must:

  1. Spend a long rest training, this counts as extraneous activity.

  2. Spend a long rest meditating, this counts as extraneous activity.

  3. Upon completion, roll a d100 to determine its awakened form:

d100 Zanpakutō Transformation Table

d100 Roll Shikai Form (Weapon Type) Effect
1-5 Greatsword Heavy Strike: Can make one attack that deals extra 2d6 damage, but can't attack next turn (once per long rest).
6-10 Rapier Lightning Precision: When hitting a creature, wielder can use a bonus action to attack again.
11-15 Spear Piercing Wave: Can make a ranged slash attack up to 30 ft (1d8 damage).
16-20 Twin Daggers Shadow Dash: Can take the Disengage action as a bonus action, plus +2 to AC while dual-wielding.
21-25 Whip Entangling Strike: On hit, target must make a DC 14 Strength save or become Restrained until next turn.
26-30 Scythe Soul Cleave: When attacking a target with lower HP than the wielder, deal extra 1d8 necrotic damage.
31-35 Gauntlets Iron Fist: Melee attacks deal extra 1d6 force damage, and wielder can shove as a bonus action.
36-40 Bow Spirit Shot: Converts melee attack into ranged attack (1d10 damage, 60 ft) once per turn.
41-45 Staff Arcane Resonance: Once per long rest, wielder can amplify a spell's damage by +1d8.
46-50 Warhammer Crushing Blow: When hitting a Large or smaller creature, they must make a DC 15 CON save or be knocked prone.
51-55 Chakram (Throwing Disc) Boomerang Strike: Once per turn, wielder can throw the weapon (30 ft range, returns immediately).
56-60 Nunchaku Fluid Motion: Wielder gains +2 to AC against ranged attacks.
61-65 Trident Wave Surge: Once per long rest, wielder can send a water blast (15 ft cone, 2d6 damage, Strength save for half damage).
66-70 Spiked Chain Rapid Strikes: Can make an extra melee attack when attacking a creature within 10 ft (once per turn).
71-75 Gunblade Storm Shot: Can make a single ranged attack (2d8 damage, 40 ft) once per short rest.
76-80 Shield & Sword Balanced Defense: Wielder gains +1 AC permanently, and sword deals 1d6 extra damage.
81-85 Glaive Sweeping Slash: Can hit two targets standing next to each other with one swing.
86-90 Claw Gauntlets Razor Fury: Wielder can make two additional claw attacks (1d4 damage each) per turn.
91-95 Katana (Perfected Form) Spirit Surge: Once per long rest, wielder can triple melee damage on a single attack.
96-100 Dual Elemental Blades Split Energy: Can choose two damage types (fire, cold, thunder, etc.), switching between them each turn.
 

  • Once chosen, the weapon permanently changes shape to match its true form, however, can be reverted back a form to its awakening state which can be released to first release again as a bonus action without needing to reunlock its first release.

  • The wielder fully communicates with the spirit of the blade, unlocking deeper battle insights.

  • The weapon now functions as a +2 magical weapon.

  • To unlock this shiaki effect, the player must repeat steps 1 and 2 again (sacrifice 2 long rest again :D)
  • Shikai form cannot be rerolled apart from wish at DM's discretion (they reserve the right to say no)
 

Very Rare - Bankai (Second Release)

  • The blade undergoes a massive transformation, becoming more powerful and unique in shape.

  • Gains a signature ability(at DM's choice based on character), such as:

    • Large-scale energy attacks (a powerful ranged strike once per long rest).

    • Heightened speed and defense.

    • A field of elemental energy surrounding the wielder.

  • Now functions as a +3 magical weapon.

  • The wielder's appearance subtly changes, reflecting the sword’s full manifestation.

Proficiency with a Shortsword allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll for any attack you make with it.

This weapon has the following mastery property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.

Vex. If you hit a creature with this weapon and deal damage to the creature, you have Advantage on your next attack roll against that creature before the end of your next turn.

Notes: A soul, Damage, Combat, Finesse, Light, Vex

Item Tags: Damage Combat

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