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Buzzcutter Axe in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

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Buzzcutter Axe

Weapon

Common

Mastery Archetype: Exotic Melee, Battleaxe or Hatchet   Mods
  • Blades
  • Haft
  • Grip
  • Motor
    •   Maneuvers
  • Backstrike - Flip the head around to strike for 3d4 AP IV Piercing Damage as an Attack. You can perform this maneuver again after making a successful normal attack.
  • Sawblade Special - Squeeze the motorcycle handle on the Buzzcutter Axe to rev the motor at a higher RPM as a Bonus Action. For your next successful attack, deal 5d4 AP V Slashing Damage. Struck targets make the saving throw vs. the Hemhorraging property with disadvantage. You can use this maneuver a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus per Long Rest.
    •   Special Maneuvers
  • Overhead Strike - Use both hands to drop the blades down on top of an opponent's head, bypassing all defenses and any shields, if worn. You can perform this maneuver again after making a successful normal attack.
    •   Properties
  • Armor Piercing II
  • Alarming - The motorized head of the buzzcutter axe makes an alarming amount of noise when it's in use, attracting attention from up to 150 feet away
  • Thrown - Max throwing distance equal to 15 + 5x Strength Modifier in feet or 3 Spaces + Strength Modifier in spaces
    •   Special Properties:
  • Cutting Tool - Can be used to salvage Vehicles or collect wood. Make survival checks with advantage when gathering wood material.
  • Frightening - Hostile targets within 15 feet when the wielder reduces a target to 0 HP must make a Wisdom saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Strength modifier or be Frightened until the end of your next turn.
  • Hemorrhaging - Targets struck by this weapon must make a Constitution saving throw against a DC equal to 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Strength Bonus or take 1d4 Bleed damage
    •   Handling: 1-handed

    A nasty weapon designed by Gearhead Raiders, this exotic piece of equipment has the form of an axe, but instead of an axe head, atop its haft are counter-rotating sawblades with industrial diamond-tipped teeth that rip into flesh with frightening efficiency. It has a pressure-based motorcycle throttle that operates a two-stroke motor with a gurgle that belches black smoke and fire when it is used. It is said that the sound of the Buzzcutter Axe drives fear into those that face it.

    Type Damage Damage Range
    Martial Melee 3d4 Slashing Melee, 15 + 5x Strength Modifier in Feet


    Weight: 12lbs

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