A plain wooden staff with a hidden iron chain that can split into three sections. It is a weapon used by legendary warrior monks and talented performers for its flexibility and grace.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon. This quarterstaff loses the Versatile property, and uses the properties of whichever form it is in. While attuned to it, you can use Strength or Dexterity in place of Charisma when making Performance checks, so long as the staff is being wielded.
Transforming Weapon. As a Bonus Action on your turn, or a Reaction as part of an attack, you can switch between Form 1 and Form 2 of this weapon. The properties of each form replace the previous ones.
Form 1: Stone Breaker. When you switch from Form 2 to Form 1, the weight of Baixu doubles and strength is carried over into the swing. You deal an additional 1d8 bludgeoning damage on the first successful attack you make with this weapon. This effect lasts until the end of your turn. While in Form 1, the quarterstaff gains the Heavy and Two-Handed property, and the damage dice becomes a d12. Additionally, once per turn, you can deal extra damage to Constructs and Objects equal to your proficiency bonus.
Form 2: Tripe Danger Shift. When you switch from Form 1 to Form 2, the chains holding Baixu are unsheathed, and the staff splits into three parts. The weight of the staff is halved and grants the bearer more flexibility. You gain the benefits of the Dodge action. This effect lasts until the end of your turn. While in Form 2, the quarterstaff gains the Finesse and Reach properties, and the damage dice becomes a d8. As a reaction to being the target of an attack roll, you can attempt to deflect it, gaining a bonus to +2 bonus to your AC. If this causes the attack to miss, you can make an attack against the creature as part of the same reaction.
Notes: requires attunement by a Creature with a Strength or Dexterity of 13 or higher
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