Oil of Impact

Oil of Impact is a very explosive magical substance.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

This oil has beneficial effects on blunt weapons and missiles, both magical and nonmagical. When applied to a blunt weapon such as a club, hammer, or mace, it bestows a + 3 bonus to attack rolls and a +6 bonus to damage. The effect lasts 1d4 + 8 rounds per application. One application will treat one weapon.

When applied to a blunt missile, such as a hurled hammer, hurled club, sling stone, or bullet, it bestows a + 3 bonus to attack rolls and a + 3 bonus to damage. The effect last until the missile is used once. One application will treat 4-5 sling stones or two larger weapons. A flask of oil of impact holds 1d3+2 applications.

Item type

Compound

Base Price

A typical vial of this oil had a base value of 5,000gp.

Raw materials & Components

Only some of the exotic ingredients were known that were needed in the process of brewing the Oil of Impact - for example hill giant fingernails and crushed oxen horn. An alchemical device was needed to blend all ingredients together - and a very careful hand to not cause the oil to blow up in the process of brewing.