Dec 21, 2015 · Do the arrows fired from an Oathbow count as magic? It appears to be normal piercing damage. It seems most of the "unique" weapons without a plus list "this magic weapon...". And most staffs specifically say they can be used as a magic quarter staff (while some don't and I assume they cannot...

Jun 24, 2019 · I personally like this kind of item, harkening back to the old days, ye old +1,+3 vs lycanthropes and etc This is also a viable candidate, the problem is that in 5E a +3 is also a very rare weapon I was trying to quantify a rare version of a dragon slayer oathbow

Jan 26, 2015 · So I must be missing something right in front of my eyes, but can't for the life of me find the prices for magic items like a simple +1 sword. Where should I be looking?

Apr 2, 2002 · I was looking over the oathbow listed in the DMG and a few questions came to mind, particularly when it's wielder swears to slay a creature. "arrows launched from it deal double normal damage (and x4 on a critical hit instead of the …

Dec 21, 2015 · The very first response to the OP (a response you quoted yourself, just above) stated that arrows fired from a magic weapon are considered magical. That was true in earlier editions but wasn't specified for 5e anywhere until the errata.

Jan 11, 2015 · The Oathbow is +0 against most targets, but it is Advantage (i.e. +4 or +5 equivalent to hit and +3D6 damage) against it's sworn foe. It is typically way more powerful than even a +3 Bow and if it ignored piercing resistance, it would be nuts.

Oct 30, 2024 · One particularly very rare magic item that I am hoping to see in the new DMG is the Oathbow. My current character and his party found this magic item entombed in ice within the lair of a White Dragon.

Dec 3, 2017 · Oathbow gives you advantage against the target of your oath. Three level dip in something that grants see invisibility at level 2 counters the invisibility issue.

Jul 7, 2020 · Some classes & builds have obvious "best" magic items to aspire to in the epic tier (17+). Arcane caster: Staff & Robe of magi. Melee paladin: Holy Avenger. Melee STR: Vorpal Sword, Hammer of Thunderbolts, Belt of Storm Giant Strength. Others have legendary items, but not epic & definitive...

Jul 11, 2024 · If creature-simulating effects can be targetted as creatures, does that mean that the power of the Oathbow activates if the possessor swears to slay something that he doesn't realise is an illusion? If the illusion is dismissed before he can destroy it, does he suffer Oathbow penalties? Given...