Hi all,
I created a magic item for my home campaign, the grass snake lance.
It's a +2 lance designed to be wielded by a female elf cavalier (beast rider) 9 with a snake flavor (with a lion as a mount, as per the beast rider mount).
Here it is:
In response to a rushed whisper [swift action], this +2 lance can, 3 times a day, transform itself into a +2 javelin.
If the javelin is used as a melee weapon, it inflicts its normal damage on a successful hit and then transforms back into a lance.
If the javelin is thrown and doesn't strike its intended target, it transforms back into a lance. If the javelin is thrown and strikes an unanimate target, its does its usual damage and stays in its current form. It will transform back into a lance the next time it is wielded.
If the javelin strikes an animated target, it does no damage, but polymorphs instantly into a giant grass snake (see below) which immediately attacks the target. The giant grass snake fights until victorious or dead, at which point it reverts back to the shape of a lance.
Giant Grass Snake CR 4
XP 1200
Male Giant Creature Advanced Snake, Anaconda
N Large Animal
Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +14
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+4 Dex, -1 size, +7 natural)
hp 31 (3d8+18)
Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +4
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft., climbing (20 feet), swimming (20 feet)
Melee Bite (Giant Creature Advanced Snake, Anaconda) +8 (1d6+10 plus grab/x2) and
Constrict (Giant Creature Advanced Snake, Anaconda) +8 (1d6+10/x2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 25, Dex 19, Con 20, Int 5, Wis 16, Cha 6
Base Atk +2; CMB +10 (+14 Grappling); CMD 24 (can't be Tripped)
Feats Skill Focus (Perception), Toughness +3
Skills Acrobatics +16 (+12 jump), Climb +15, Fly +2, Perception +14, Stealth +8, Swim +15; Racial Modifiers +8 Acrobatics, +4 Perception, +4 Stealth
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Special Abilities
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Climbing (20 feet) You have a Climb speed.
Grab: Bite (Large) (Ex) You can start a grapple as a free action if you hit with the designated weapon.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.
Swimming (20 feet) You have a Swim speed.
I am unfamiliar with creating magic items, so I was wondering about the stats block of the grass snake lance. Any help or remarks would be much appreciated.
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Name
Aura (strength)(school); CL #
Slot -; Price # gp; Weight # lb.
DESCRIPTION
(What it does)
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Feat, other stuff; # gp.
I'm looking at the Rod of the Python as I make this because it has a similar "Turns into snake an unlimited number of times" mechanic.
Grass Snake Lance
Aura moderate transmutation; CL 10th; Price 18,310 gp; Weight 10 lbs.
DESCRIPTION
In response to a rushed whisper [swift action], this +2 lance can, 3 times a day, transform itself into a +2 javelin.
If the javelin is used as a melee weapon, it inflicts its normal damage on a successful hit and then transforms back into a lance.
If the javelin is thrown and doesn't strike its intended target, it transforms back into a lance. If the javelin is thrown and strikes an unanimate target, its does its usual damage and stays in its current form. It will transform back into a lance the next time it is wielded.
If the javelin strikes an animated target, it does no damage, but polymorphs instantly into a giant grass snake (see below) which immediately attacks the target. The giant grass snake fights until victorious or dead, at which point it reverts back to the shape of a lance.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Craft Magic Arms and Armor, baleful polymorph; 9,310 gp.
Many thanks, Weirdo :-) !
Your explanation is elegant and concisely done. The mention that the grass snake lance has the same price has a +3 weapon helps me judge its power, too.