The bonus to attack and damage is increased to +3 and the weapon deals an additional 1d6 Poison Damage

Wielder can spend an action to let the spirit of the sword overtake them momentarily.  They make 4 melee attacks with this sword, then suffer one point of exhaustion.  They cannot use this ability again until they finish a long rest.

Whenever the wielder uses their Cutting Words or combat inspiration to buff AC while wielding this blade, the target has disadvantage on their next save.

Whenever bardic inspiration feature is used, the wielder gains advantage on attacks with this weapon until the end of the next turn.

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

Notes: Bonus: Magic, Advantage: Dexterity Attacks, Damage: Poison, basic looking sword. Upon transformation, the guard grows magically into a fine full covering of the hand., Damage, Combat, Finesse, Vex