Offensive Magic Items

(Version 1.03 - Last Modified: 03/26/2003)

• Ancient Melee Weapons
• Ancient Missile Weapons
• Magical Ancient Ammunition
• Magical Gauntlets and Gloves
• Magical Gunblades
• Magical Modern Ammunition
• Magical Modern Weapons
• Magical Spikes
• Weapon Enhancements

Ancient Melee Weapons

These are standard melee weapons such as swords, whips, or axes, but also include thrown weapons such as spears and javelins. These weapons are given a basic enchantment and they can also be given special enhancements to improve their strength and power. Part of the basic enchantment increases the durability and balance of these weapons.

1. Simple Magical Weapon (Minor)
   This is a standard melee weapon that has been given very little magical enhancement. It is usually reserved for training or sale to other militaries around the world. Simple weapons can have one weapon enhancement; the majority of these weapons do not have any.
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has two times the original S.D.C. value.
   • Damage: The weapon inflicts +2 points of damage.
   • Bonus: +1 to strike and parry from superior balance.
2. Medium Magical Weapon (Medium)
   These weapons are considerably more powerful the Simple Magical Weapons, but are not close to the power levels of some of the other offensive magical weapons. These weapons are usually given to Garden students who graduate, but do not wish to stay at the Garden, such as Galbadia soldiers sent to the Garden simply for the training. Medium Weapons can have up to three weapon enhancements, but one or two are the most common.
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has three times the original S.D.C. value.
   • Damage: The weapon inflicts 50% more damage and does double damage to all supernatural creatures. For example, if a weapon originally inflicted 1D4 points of damage, the magical version would inflict 1D4+2 against normal targets and 2D4+4 against supernatural creatures.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike and parry from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +1 to PS, +1D4 to Spd, and +1 attack per melees if this weapon is used for the entire melee.
3. Major Magical Weapon (Major)
   The highest level of commonly available magic power among most melee weapons is the Major Magical Weapon. These weapons are given to specially gifted students that leave the Garden after they graduate or to Garden mercenaries and faculty members. Major Weapons can have up to five weapon enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has five times the original S.D.C. value and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Damage: The weapon inflicts doubles its original damage. For example, if a weapon did 2D6 points of damage, it would now do 4D6 instead. The weapon also does double damage to all supernatural creatures and triple damage to alien intelligences.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike, +4 to parry, and +1 to initiative from superior balance and design. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +2 to PS, +1 to PP, +1 to PE, +1D6 to Spd, and +1 attack per melees if this weapon is used for the entire melee.
4. Legendary Magical Weapon (Artifact)
   Martine and other powerful members of the Galbadia Garden faculty specially make these weapons. They are rarely given to Garden mercenaries and then only for a short period of time before it must be returned to the Garden. Legendary Weapons can have up to ten weapon enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has ten times the original S.D.C. value, regenerates at a rate of 10 S.D.C. per minute, and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Damage: The weapon inflicts triple its original damage. For example, if a weapon did 2D6 points of damage, it would now do 6D6 instead. The weapon also does double damage to all supernatural creatures and triple damage to alien intelligences and the weapon can be used against Vampires and Astral Beings with no penalties.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike, +5 to parry, and +2 to initiative from superior balance and design. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +5 to PS, +3 to PP, +2 to PE, +2D4 to Spd, and +2 attacks per melees if this weapon is used for the entire melee.

Ancient Missile Weapons

Ancient Missile Weapons includes bows, crossbows, blowguns, slings, and similar weapons, but does not include spears, javelins, or other thorn weapons, they are considered to be Ancient Melee Weapons. Ancient missile weapons are not commonly used in modern armies, but there are several mercenaries who specialize in them because of their silent nature and versatile use. The damage listed for each weapon is for the standard non-magical ammunition for that weapon. For example, the damage for a bow is from a standard arrow.

1. Sling or Slingshot (Minor)
   A sling is a very simple ancient missile weapon that uses small rocks help in a pouch that is swung around before the rock is released towards its target. While a sling cannot launch a rock very far, it is still a very capable weapon. A sling can also be used to launch the following magic stones: Dynamo Stone, Flare Stone, Holy Stone, and Steel Orb. See Miscellaneous Magic Items for more details on Magic Stones. Unfortunately, because of its size, a Sling can only have one weapon enhancement.
   • Weight: 0.13 lbs (59 g)
   • S.D.C.: 15
   • Range: 150' (45.7 m)
   • Damage: 2D4
   • Special: When used to fire magical stones or Magical Ancient Ammunition, the sling will inflict the damage listed above in addition to any damage or effects from the ammunition.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike and +2 to initiative from superior balance and design.
2. Crossbow (Any Type) (Medium)
   Crossbows are powerful weapons, but they require great skill to reload quickly. The magical crossbows used by Garden mercenaries are magically enhanced to be much easier to reload, but they still remain as lethal. A Crossbow can have up to three weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg) for small crossbows, 5 lbs (2.3 kg) for light crossbows, and 7 lbs (3.2 kg) for large crossbows,
   • S.D.C.: 20 for small crossbows, 35 for light crossbows, and 50 for large crossbows.
   • Range: 250' (76.2 m) for small crossbows, 700' (213.4 m) for light crossbows, and 1200' (365.8 m) for large crossbows.
   • Damage: 2D6 for small crossbows, 4D4 for light crossbows, and 4D6 for large crossbows.
   • Special: When used to fire Magical Ancient Ammunition, the crossbow will inflict the damage listed above in addition to any damage or effects from the ammunition.
   • Bonus: +6 to strike, +2 to initiative, and +2 attacks per melee from superior balance and design.
3. Bow (Any Type) (Medium)
   Crossbows are powerful weapons, but they require great skill to reload quickly. The magical crossbows used by Garden mercenaries are magically enhanced to be much easier to reload, but they still remain as lethal. A Crossbow can have up to three weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg) for short bows, 2 lbs (0.91 kg) for long bows, and 3 lbs (1.4 kg) for compound bows.
   • S.D.C.: 30 for short bows, 40 for long bows, and 50 for compound bows.
   • Range: 700' (213.4 m) for short bows, 1300' (396.2 m) for long bows, and 1500' (457.2 m) for compound bows.
   • Damage: 2D6 for short bows, 4D6 for long bows, and 5D6 for compound bows.
   • Special: When used to fire Magical Ancient Ammunition, the bow will inflict the damage listed above in addition to any damage or effects from the ammunition.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike, +2 to initiative, and +3 attacks per melee from superior balance and design.

Magical Ancient Ammunition

This ammunition comes in the form of arrows for bows, bolts for crossbows, metal balls for slings, etc. There are several different types of Magical Ancient Ammunition and typically a graduate would be given 30 of any one type or 20 of any type. Mercenaries, students, and faculty members would have access to an unlimited number, but no more than 40 of any type could be removed from the Garden at any one time, any more would require special permission from the Garden Master. The different types of ammunition are listed below, but none of them can be fired or used more then once.

1. Blinding Flash
   Great indoors and in the dark to momentarily blind one’s opponent. This ammunition cannot be used to damage an opponent and will simply bounce off and only cause 1 S.D.C. point of damage to the target. See the description of the Blinding Flash spell on page 189 in the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Equal to the spell of the same name cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Effect: Equal to the spell of the same name cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike
2. Carpet of Adhesion
   Whoever or whatever is struck by this ammunition will suddenly find himself / herself stuck to a Carpet of Adhesion for up to 30 melee rounds (roughly 7 minutes); 2D6 rounds if the victim makes a successful save vs. magic. If the ammunition misses its target, the spell will still go off and will affect the area it strikes instead of its intended target. See the description of the Carpet of Adhesion spell on page 194 in the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Equal to the spell of the same name cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Effect: Equal to the spell of the same name cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike
3. Fire Bomb
   The ammunition does 4D6 S.D.C. to a 6’ (1.8 m) diameter by magical fire. Combustibles have a 01-80% likelihood of bursting into flame. If nothing catches fire, the flames created by this ammunition burn out in four seconds. See the description of the Fire Bolt spell on page 194 in the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Equal to the Fire Bolt spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Effect: Equal to the Fire Bolt spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike
4. Lightning Bomb
   An electrical blast bursts forth from the ammunition inflicting 2D6+2 S.D.C. to everybody in a 3’ (0.9 m) radius from the point of impact. Typically affects only one individual, but as many as three or four characters may be affected if clustered close together. See the description of the Energy Bolt spell on page 192 in the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Equal to the Energy Bolt spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Effect: Equal to the Energy Bolt spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike
5. Orb of Cold
   Does 3D6 S.D.C. plus cold penalties to a 3’ (0.9 m) radius from the impact point. Typically affects only one individual, but as many as three or four characters may be affected if clustered close together. See the description of the Shards of Ice spell on page 241 in the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Equal to the Shards of Ice spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Effect: Equal to the Shards of Ice Bolt spell cast by a 5^th level mage.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike
6. Piercing
   This ammunition is used to damage people usually protected by armor. The ammunition will go through any armor regardless of its armor rating. The ammunition will cause double damage directly to the wearer and will not damage the armor in any way. Once the ammunition hits the target it instantly dissolves.
   • S.D.C.: Triple the normal S.D.C. for ammunition of this type.
   • Duration: Instant
   • Effect: The ammunition passes through the armor of the target as if it was not there.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike

Magical Gauntlets and Gloves

These weapons are used for hand-to-hand combat and can considerably increase a person’s ability to cause damage. They are especially useful for those who choose to study martial arts instead of studying weapon combat or magic. There are a variety of magical gauntlets that are available, some are more powerful than others and will not be normally available to all students and graduates. These weapons count as ancient melee weapons for purposes of selecting weapon enhancements.

1. Metal Knuckle (Minor)
   This is the simplest weapon and the least powerful of the magical gauntlets. These are usually reserved for training and for sale to militaries. This gauntlet has a special power called Burning Rave and it can be given one special enhancement. When not activated, the Metal Knuckle does not increase the wearer’s damage, but still reduces their manual dexterity by the listed amount.
   • Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg) for each pair.
   • S.D.C.: Has 25 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 6
   • Duration: 5 minutes
   • Magical Powers: The gauntlet allows the wearer to inflict double damage with his punches and slaps. For example, a punch that would inflict 1D4 points of damage would inflict 2D4. This modified damage applies to any hand attacks that the wearer might know. Any damage bonuses are applied after the damage caused by the attack is doubled.
   • Special Power: The special power of the Metal Knuckle is called Burning Rave and it creates a blast of magical fire that can be directed at a single target. To use the special attack, the wearer must spend 15 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. The Burning Rave will cause 4D6 S.D.C., has a range of 1000’ (305 m), and has a bonus of +5 to strike.
   • Penalties: The weight and inflexible nature of the Metal Knuckle inflicts a -10% penalty to all skills requiring manual dexterity and -1 to strike when using a weapon.
   • Note: It is possible to only wear one glove and leave the other hand free to use a weapon or perform skills.
2. Maverick (Medium)
   The Maverick is commonly given to graduates who have specialized in hand-to-hand combat but are still apprentices (levels 1 to 4) or who are not remaining in the service of the Garden. This gauntlet has a special power called Meteor Barret and it can be given two special enhancements.
   • Weight: 10 lbs (9.1 kg) for each pair.
   • S.D.C.: Has 40 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 12
   • Duration: 15 minutes
   • Magical Powers: Unless the Maverick is activated it will have the same magical powers as an activated Metal Knuckle. When activated, the gauntlet allows the user to carry 20 times and lift 40 times their PS attribute and increases their PS by +6, with a minimum of 17. The gauntlets can be used to parry any physical attack, from punches to bullets, without taking damage, although standard penalties apply and they cannot be used to parry energy blasts.
   • Special Power: The special power of the Maverick is called the Meteor Barret and it fires a large number of magical balls towards a single target. To use the special attack, the wearer must spend 35 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. The Meteor Barrett will create 1D4 magical balls, and +1 magical ball per level of experience of the wearer starting at level two. Each ball will do 4D6+16 S.D.C. to the target and 1D6 S.D.C. to all objects within a 10’ (3.1 m) radius around the target. The Meteor Barrett has a range of 800’ (243.8 m) and has a bonus of +2 to strike.
   • Penalties: The weight and inflexible nature of the Maverick inflicts a -30% penalty to all skills requiring manual dexterity and -2 to strike when using a weapon.
3. Gauntlet (Major)
   The most common magic gauntlet among the mercenaries of Galbadia Garden is simply known as the “Gauntlet”. Galbadia Garden mercenaries use the Gauntlet when they are being sent on dangerous and important missions. The Gauntlet has a special power called the Different Beat and it can be given three special enhancements.
   • Weight: 8 lb (3.6 kg) for each pair.
   • S.D.C.: Has 100 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 20
   • Duration: 20 minutes
   • Magical Powers: Unless the Gauntlet is activated it will have the same magical powers as an activated Metal Knuckle. When activated, the wearer’s PS becomes supernatural and the base damage caused by hand attacks is still doubled. The gauntlet can be used to parry any attacks, from punches, sword attacks, bullets, and energy blasts without taking damage, although standard penalties apply. When the Gauntlet is activated, the wearer gains +3 to PP, +2 to PE, +1D6 to Spd, and +1 attack per melee.
   • Special Power: The special power of the Gauntlet is called Different Beat and it causes the wearer to have a dramatic increase in power and strength. To use this power, the wearer must spend 35 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. Different Beat gives the wearer the following bonuses: +10 to P.S., +5 to P.P., +3 to P.E., and +2D6 to Spd, +4 to strike, +2 to parry, +2 to initiative, and +2 attacks per melee. It also improves the wearer's saving throws with a bonus of +4 to save vs. all forms of magic, +3 to save vs. psionics, +3 to save vs. horror factor, and +2 to save vs. mind control and possession. Different Beat will last for 1 minute per level of experience of the wearer, but can only be activated once per day for every other level of the wearer, starting at level one.
   • Penalties: The weight and inflexible nature of the Gauntlet inflicts a -15% penalty to all skills requiring manual dexterity and -2 to strike when using a weapon.
4. Ehrgeiz (Artifact)
   The most powerful gauntlet made by Galbadia Garden, and developed by the Headmaster Martine personally, is the Ehrgeiz and it is an extremely deadly and rare magical weapon. Only a few Ehrgeiz have been made and they are only assigned for very special and dangerous missions, and afterwards they must be given back to the Garden. No Ehrgeiz gauntlets are personally owned by anyone. The Ehrgeiz possess all of the special powers of the other three magical gauntlets in addition to its unique power called My Final Heaven. The Ehrgeiz can be given four special enhancements.
   • Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg) for each pair.
   • S.D.C.: The Ehrgeiz is indestructible and cannot be destroyed by any means.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 30
   • Duration: 20 minutes
   • Magical Powers: Unless the Ehrgeiz is activated it will have the same magical powers as an activated Metal Knuckle. When activated, the wearer’s PS becomes supernatural and is increased by +10, with a minimum of 24. The base damage caused by hand attacks is doubled and so is any damage bonus. For example, a wearer with a supernatural PS of 26 would normally do 4D6 points of damage, but with the Ehrgeiz, the same wearer would do 8D6+22 points of damage. The Ehrgeiz can also be used to absorb magical attacks with a successful parry. The Ehrgeiz can absorb up to 100 points of damage and it dissipates the damage at a rate of 20 points per minute. It can absorb damage from spells, TW weapons, psionic attacks, and any other magic related damage. The gauntlets can be used to parry any attacks, from punches, sword attacks, bullets, and energy blasts without taking damage or suffering any penalties. When the Gauntlet is activated, the wearer gains +5 to PP, +3 to PE, +2D6 to Spd, +2 attacks per melee, and +2 to save vs. all forms of magic, psionics, mind control, and possession.
   • Special Power: In addition to possessing the special powers of the Metal Knuckle, the Maverick, and the Gauntlet, the Ehrgeiz has the special power called My Final Heaven. To use this power, the wearer must spend 60 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. My Final Heaven transforms the wearer into a supernatural creature with 50% more hit points and an additional 1D6x10+140 S.D.C. that regenerates at a rate of 10 per melee and has a natural AR of 14. The wearer gains the following bonuses: +15 to P.S. (supernatural), +7 to P.P., +5 to P.E. (supernatural, +3D6 to Spd, +6 to strike, +4 to parry, +5 to initiative, +2 attacks per melee, +5 to save vs. all forms of magic, +4 to save vs. psionics, and +8 to save vs. horror factor. The wearer is also immune to all poisons and toxins, both magical and non-magical, and is immune to mind control and possession. In this form, the wearer can use the special powers of the other gauntlets at 25% their normal cost, rounding all fractions up. For example, using the Burning Rave attack would only cost 7 P.P.E. instead of 25. My Final Heaven will last for 1 melee per level of experience of the wearer and can only be used once per day.
   • Penalties: None, the Ehrgeiz is made of an ultra-lightweight material that does not restrict manual dexterity in any way.

Magical Gunblades

Headmaster Martine personally developed all the Gunblades and they are all considered extremely powerful. The Gunblade is a difficult weapon to use and requires years to master, this has led to very few Gunblade experts in Galbadia Garden and they are virtually unheard of in the other Gardens. Strangely enough, the two most famous Gunblade masters both belong to Balamb Garden and are Squall Leonhart and Seifer Almasy. There are a variety of Gunblades that are available, some are more powerful than other weapons and none are given or sold to people outside of the Gardens. To activate a Magical Gunblade, it costs 10 P.P.E. and the charge will last for 5 minutes. A Gunblade must be activated in order to cause additional damage, receive attribute bonuses, or use any special powers it may possess. These weapons count as ancient melee weapons for purposes of selecting weapon enhancements.

1. Revolver (Minor)
   This is the simplest gunblade, but is still more powerful than most other magical weapons available at Galbadia Garden. If a student is allowed to train in the use of a gunblade, this is the first weapon they are given and it is used during training and in their apprenticeship (usually levels 1 to 3). Students that leave the Garden after the completion of their training are usually given a Revolver. The Revolver has a special power called Rough Divide and it can be given three special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 50 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 3D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 5 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 50% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to three times per hour. The beam will cause 3D6 S.D.C., has a range of 1000’ (305 m), and has a bonus of +5 to strike. While active, the user gains +1 to PS, +1 to PP, and +1 attack per melee.
   • Special Power: The special power of the Revolver is called Rough Divide and it allows the user to cast an Earth Elemental spell. When Rough Divide is activated, the user can cast the Earth Elemental spell Earthquake as a 5^th level Warlock for double the normal P.P.E. cost. To activate the special power, the user must spend 30 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. The effects of Rough Divide will last for 4 melees.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike and parry from superior balance and design.
2. Shear Tiger (Medium)
   The Shear Tiger and the Cutting Trigger are both given to Garden graduates who have specialized in the gunblade and stay in the service of the Garden. The Shear Tiger is more powerful than the Revolver, but focuses more on the long-range damage then hand-to-hand damage. The Shear Tiger has the special powers of Rough Divide and Fated Circle and it can be given four special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 65 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 3D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 5 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 50% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to five times per hour. The beam will cause 5D6 S.D.C., has a range of 2000’ (610 m), and has a bonus of +7 to strike. While active, the user gains +3 to PS, +3 to PP, +2 to PE, +1D4 to Spd, and +1 attack per melee.
   • Special Power: The Shear Tiger has two special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, and it has the special power of Fated Circle. Fated Circle creates a magical force field around the attacker that protects him from harm. The force field has 100 S.D.C. and it regenerates at a rate 2D6 S.D.C. per melee. To activate the special power, the user must spend 45 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. The effects of Fated Circle will last for 1 minute per level of experience of the attacker.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike, +3 to parry, and +1 to initiative from superior balance and design.
3. Cutting Trigger (Medium)
   The Shear Tiger and the Cutting Trigger are both given to Garden graduates who have specialized in the gunblade and stay in the service of the Garden. The Cutting Trigger is designed for increased hand-to-hand damage, but at the expense of its long-range damage. The Cutting Trigger has the special powers of Rough Divide and Fated Circle and it can be given four special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 65 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 4D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 7 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 75% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to three times per hour. The beam will cause 3D6 S.D.C., has a range of 1000’ (305 m), and has a bonus of +5 to strike. While active, the user gains +3 to PS, +3 to PP, +2 to PE, +1D4 to Spd, and +1 attack per melee.
   • Special Power: The Cutting Trigger has two special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, and it has Fated Circle, which is listed under the description of the Shear Tiger.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike, +3 to parry, and +1 to initiative from superior balance and design.
4. Flame Saber (Major)
   The Flame Saber and the Twin Lance are both given to Garden graduates who have specialized in the gunblade and have achieved a significant level of experience, usually level 9 to 11. The Flame Saber is more powerful than the Shear Tiger and continues to focus on the long-range attack. Contrary to its name, this gunblade has no special flame abilities, and its name comes from it flame-like appearance. The Flame Saber has the special powers of Rough Divide, Fated Circle, and Blasting Zone and it can be given eight special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 100 S.D.C., regenerates at a rate of 10 S.D.C. per minute, and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 4D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 8 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 75% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to eight times per hour. The beam will cause 1D4x10 S.D.C., has a range of 4000’ (1220 m), and has a bonus of +8 to strike. While active, the user gains +5 to PS, +4 to PP, +2 to PE, +1D4 to Spd, and +2 attacks per melee.
   • Special Power: The Flame Saber has three special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, it has Fated Circle, which is listed under the description of the Shear Tiger, and it has the special power of Blasting Zone. Blasting Zone creates an incredibly powerful blast of energy that explodes from the point of impact and damages all targets within range. Blasting Zone causes 3D6x10 S.D.C. at the point of impact and 4D6 S.D.C. to everything within a 30’ (9.2 m) radius. The energy blast has a range of 6000’ (1830 m) and a bonus of +5 to strike. To use this special power, the user must spend 50 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee.
   • Bonus: +5 to strike, +4 to parry, and +2 to initiative from superior balance and design.
5. Twin Lance (Major)
   The Flame Saber and the Twin Lance are both given to Garden graduates who have specialized in the gunblade and have achieved a significant level of experience, usually level 9 to 11. The Twin Lance is more powerful than the Cutting Trigger and continues to focus on the hand-to-hand attacks. The Twin Lance has the special powers of Rough Divide, Fated Circle, and Blasting Zone and it can be given eight special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 100 S.D.C., regenerates at a rate of 10 S.D.C. per minute, and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 6D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 7 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 75% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to five times per hour. The beam will cause 5D6 S.D.C., has a range of 2000’ (610 m), and has a bonus of +7 to strike. While active, the user gains +5 to PS, +4 to PP, +2 to PE, +1D4 to Spd, and +2 attacks per melee.
   • Special Power: The Twin Lance has three special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, it has Fated Circle, which is listed under the description of the Shear Tiger, and it has Blasting Zone, which is listed under the description of the Flame Saber.
   • Bonus: +5 to strike, +4 to parry, and +2 to initiative from superior balance and design.
6. Punishment (Artifact)
   The Punishment is the most powerful of the Gunblades that are commonly available. The Punishment is rarely given out except for very dangerous missions, and even then only to very experienced personnel (usually level 12+) and it must be returned to the garden once the mission is complete. The Punishment has the special powers of Rough Divide, Fated Circle, and Blasting Zone and it can be given ten special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: Has 150 S.D.C., regenerates at a rate of 15 S.D.C. per minute, and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 2D6+2 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 6D6+6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 7 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 75% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to eight times per hour. The beam will cause 1D4x10+10 S.D.C., has a range of 4000’ (1220 m), and has a bonus of +8 to strike. While active, the user gains +6 to PS, +4 to PP, +3 to PE, +2D4 to Spd, and +2 attacks per melee.
   • Special Power: The Punishment has three special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, it has Fated Circle, which is listed under the description of the Shear Tiger, and it has Blasting Zone, which is listed under the description of the Flame Saber.
   • Bonus: +6 to strike, +4 to parry, and +2 to initiative from superior balance and design.
7. Lion Heart (Special Artifact)
   The Lion Heart is one of the crowning achievements of Martine’s career as Headmaster of Galbadia Garden. So far, he has only constructed one of these powerful weapons and it always remains with him in his office. The Lion Heart has the special powers of Rough Divide, Fated Circle, Blasting Zone, and Lion’s Heart and it can be given 15 special enhancements.
   • S.D.C.: The Lion Heart is indestructible and cannot be destroyed by any means.
   • Magical Powers: When not activated, the gunblade will only inflict 3D6 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus. While active, the gunblade will cause 1D6x10 S.D.C. in addition to any PS damage bonus and by expending 10 P.P.E. right before an attack, the attacker can cause 100% more damage, before any damage bonus is applied. The gunblade can also fire a beam of magical energy up to ten times per hour. The beam will cause 1D6x10 S.D.C., has a range of 6000’ (1830 m), and has a bonus of +8 to strike. While active, the user gains +8 to PS, +5 to PP, +4 to PE, +2D6 to Spd, and +3 attacks per melee.
   • Special Power: The Lion Heart has four special powers. It has Rough Divide, which is listed under the description of the Revolver, it has Fated Circle, which is listed under the description of the Shear Tiger, and it has Blasting Zone, which is listed under the description of the Flame Saber, and it has the special power of Lion’s Heart. The Lion’s Heart transforms the user into a supernatural creature with 50% more hit points and an additional 2D6x10+180 S.D.C. that regenerates at a rate of 15 per melee and has a natural AR of 14. The user gains the following bonuses: +20 to P.S. (supernatural), +6 to P.P., +6 to P.E. (supernatural), +2D6 to Spd, +6 to strike, +6 to parry, +6 to initiative, +2 attacks per melee, +8 to save vs. all forms of magic, +6 to save vs. psionics, and +10 to save vs. horror factor. The wearer is also immune to all poisons and toxins, both magical and non-magical, and is immune to mind control and possession. In this form, the user can use the gunblade’s other special powers at 25% their normal cost, rounding all fractions up. For example, using Blasting Zone would only cost 13 P.P.E. instead of 50. To use this special power, the user must spend 70 P.P.E. and it costs three attacks per melee. The Lion’s Heart will last for 1 melee per level of experience of the wielder and can only be activated once per day.
   • Bonus: +8 to strike, +5 to parry, and +3 to initiative from superior balance and design.

Magical Modern Ammunition

Galbadia Garden has developed several types of magical ammunition that can be used in their weapons. Only certain weapons can use this ammo, and an even smaller number can use every type of ammunition available. Each type of ammunition is different and possesses different properties that would make it useful. Magical Ammunition comes in a special clip that fits perfectly to replace a standard P.P.E. clip; the amount of special ammunition in each clip varies for each type of ammunition and the range and rate of fire of the weapon change depending on the type of special ammunition used.

1. Normal
   This is a standard type of magical ammunition. It has a decent rate of fire and does a fair amount of damage.
   • Range: 2000' (610 m)
   • Damage: 3D6 S.D.C. per single shot
   • Rate of Fire: Standard rate of fire, such as aimed, burst, and wild shots.
   • Payload: 30 shots per clip
2. Shotgun
   This is similar to Normal ammunition, except it does damage to an area of 3’ (0.9 m). Typically affects only one individual, but as many as three or four characters may be affected if clustered close together.
   • Range: 2500' (762.5 m)
   • Damage: 6D6 S.D.C. per single shot
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 25 shots per clip
3. Dark
   This is a special type of ammunition that will cause certain spells to be cast at the target hit by it. After being hit by a shot, one of the following spells is cast on the target, and only on the target, even if the spell normally has an area of effect: Increase Weight, Befuddle, Fear, Paralysis: Lesser, Blind, Carpet of Adhesion, Magic Net, Energy Disruption, Sleep, Words of Truth, Agony, Life Drain, Sickness, or Mute. The effects of the spells, including savings throws, are detailed under the description of each spell. The person firing the ammunition can decide before they attack which spell they will use against the target; each time they fire, they can use a different spell. See the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description of all spells listed above.
   • Range: 1000' (305 m)
   • Damage: 2D6 S.D.C. per single shot
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 20 shots per clip
4. Fire
   This is a special type of ammunition that uses magical and normal flame to damage the target. When this ammunition hits the target they will instantly catch on fire and continue to take damage for as long as the flames burn. While burning, combustibles have a 01-80% likelihood of bursting into flame if they are within 3’ (0.9 m) of the burning target.
   • Range: 2000' (610 m)
   • Damage: 5D6 S.D.C. for the initial attack and 1D6 S.D.C. every three seconds (5 times each melee round) for the next 1D4 melee rounds.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 20 shots per clip
5. Demolition
   Similar to Shotgun ammunition, Demolition ammunition causes even more damage to a larger area. Demolition ammo will cause damage to a 30’ (9 m) area, centered on the point of impact. The point of impact will take full damage and everything within the area of effect will take half damage.
   • Range: 2000' (610 m)
   • Damage: 1D6x10 S.D.C. per single shot
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 15 shots per clip
6. Fast
   Using Fast ammo, a weapon can become a machinegun. It has a large rate of fire and can do impressive damage against any target.
   • Range: 3000' (915 m)
   • Damage: 2D4 S.D.C. per single shot, 3D6 S.D.C. per short burst, 1D6x10 S.D.C. per long burst, and 2D6x10 S.D.C. per full melee burst.
   • Rate of Fire: Standard machinegun burst firing rate only. A short burst fires 3 shots, a long burst fires 6 shots, and a full melee burst fires 30 shots.
   • Payload: 60 shots per clip
7. Armor Piercing
   A specially designed type of ammunition used to break through armor and damage the comparatively fragile person inside. Armor Piercing ammunition will damage the armor that is protecting the target and damage the target itself regardless of the armor rating of the target.
   • Range: 1500' (457.2 m)
   • Damage: 2D4x10 S.D.C. per single shot to the armor, force field, or similar protection around the target and 1D4x10 points of damage to the target itself.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 15 shots per clip
8. Pulse
   Pulse ammunition is the most powerful magical ammunition ever developed. As with most powerful magic items used by Galbadia Garden, Martine originally developed the Pulse ammunition and rarely allows anyone ever use it. Pulse ammunition has a very long range and it causes a great deal of damage, and it also causes damage for several melees after it has hit the target.
   • Range: 6000' (1830 m)
   • Damage: 3D4x10 S.D.C. per single shot and 4D6 S.D.C. at the beginning of each melee for 2D4 melees.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 10 shots per clip

Magical Modern Weapons

Another specialty of Galbadia Garden is the creation of magical guns. These guns are made for both personal uses for the Garden students and graduates and for mass-production and sale to militaries, such as the Galbadia Military. There are several types of modern weapons that are available, but the more powerful weapons are never sold or used by non-Garden personnel. The magical modern weapons use a specially designed P.P.E. clip. This clip contains P.P.E. energy that can be accessed as a P.P.E. battery, but is specially designed for use by the weapon itself. Each P.P.E. clip has 60 P.P.E., but it costs twice as much P.P.E. to cast spells when using the clip partially or in full to pay for the spell. A P.P.E. clip recharges itself at a rate of 3 P.P.E. per hour. The number of enhancements that are placed on modern weapons depends upon the student that is being given the weapon. Training students would be given a weapon with 1 or 2 enhancements, a graduating student would be given a weapon with 2 to 4 enhancements, and a Garden mercenary would be given a weapon with 4 to 8 enhancements. Ten is the maximum number of enhancements any modern weapon can have, but very few of these weapons have that many. Unlike other types of weapons, more enhancements can be added onto modern weapons after they have been initially enchanted. Only Garden Faculty members and Headmaster Martine know the secrets for adding enhancements onto these weapons.

1. Flare Pistol (Minor)
   The flare pistol is a sleek, elegant weapon, and has become popular in the Galbadia Military due to its good range and accuracy. This weapon is extremely common among the Galbadian Military, especially among officers and high-ranking officials. Most soldiers use common weapons, but several special squads use this weapon as a sidearm. It is usually given to Garden graduates and mercenaries as a sidearm, if they chose to use modern weapons. The Flare Pistol is usually given a single enhancement.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has 15 S.D.C.
   • Range: 1000’ (305 m)
   • Damage: 3D6 S.D.C. per blue-white energy bolt.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 12 shots per P.P.E. clip. As an alternative, the weapon can use 5 P.P.E. (10 I.S.P.) to fire each shot.
   • Bonus: +1 to strike
2. Flare Rifle (Minor)
   Unlike the Flare Pistol, this heavy weapon is a cold looking gun, meant for mass production not aesthetic quality. This weapon is common among the Galbadian Military, and there are several special squads that use it as their main armament. It is usually given to Garden graduates as their main weapon, if they chose to use modern weapons. The Flare Rifle is usually given two enhancements.
   • Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Each weapon has 30 S.D.C.
   • Range: 1500’ (457.2 m)
   • Damage: 5D6 S.D.C. per blue-white energy bolt.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 6 shots per P.P.E. clip. The weapon is designed to accommodate two clips at a time, giving a total of 12 shots. As an alternative, the weapon can use 10 P.P.E. (20 I.S.P.) to fire each shot.
   • Bonus: +1 to strike
3. Valiant (Minor)
   The Valiant is the basic weapon given to Garden students in training that wish to specialize in modern weapons. It is a powerful rifle that fires bright white bolts of energy at its intended targets. It is designed to use standard P.P.E. clips, personal P.P.E. from the user, or special ammunition described below. The Valiant can only use the Normal, Shotgun, and Dark special ammunition.
   • Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Has 30 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: 1500’ (457.2 m)
   • Damage: 6D6 S.D.C. per blue-white energy bolt.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 10 shots per P.P.E. clip. As an alternative, the weapon can use 6 P.P.E. (12 I.S.P.) to fire each shot.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike from good design and balance.
4. Ulysses (Medium)
   This weapon is more advanced and more powerful than the Valiant and is given to most graduates that are leaving the Garden that wish to specialize in modern weapons. It is a powerful weapon similar to a Plasma Rifle, and shoots a magical super-heated bolt of fire at the intended target. It is designed to use standard P.P.E. clips, personal P.P.E. from the user, or special ammunition described below. The Ulysses can use all special ammo available to the Valiant, plus it can use Fire, Demolition, and Fast special ammunition.
   • Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Has 40 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: 1500’ (457.2 m)
   • Damage: 1D4x10 S.D.C. per magical plasma bolt.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 8 shots per P.P.E. clip. As an alternative, the weapon can use 7 P.P.E. (14 I.S.P.) to fire each shot.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike from superior design and balance.
5. Bismark (Medium)
   The Bismarck is an impressive weapon and quite powerful. It is usually given to Garden mercenaries that are staying with the Garden. It is a considered to be a light machine gun that fires a large amount of ammunition at its intended target. It is designed to use standard P.P.E. clips, personal P.P.E. from the user, or special ammunition described below. The Bismarck can use all special ammo available to the Ulysses, plus it can use Armor Piercing ammunition.
   • Weight: 13 lbs (5.9 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Has 50 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: 2000’ (610 m)
   • Damage: 1D4 S.D.C. per single shot, 2D6 S.D.C. per short burst, 4D6 S.D.C. per long burst, and 1D6x10 S.D.C. per full melee burst.
   • Rate of Fire: Standard machinegun burst firing rate only. A short burst fires 3 shots, a long burst fires 6 shots, and a full melee burst fires 30 shots.
   • Payload: 30 shots per P.P.E. clip. As an alternative, the weapon can use 2 P.P.E. (4 I.S.P.) to fire each shot, 6 P.P.E. (12 I.S.P.) to fire a short burst, 12 P.P.E. (24 I.S.P.) to fire a long burst, and 60 P.P.E. (120 I.S.P.) to fire a full melee burst.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike from superior design and balance.
6. Exeter (Major)
   The most powerful magic modern weapon used by Galbadia Garden. Martine designed the Exeter personally, and very few of them were ever created. They are usually restricted to veteran mercenaries or for special missions where it might be critical to success. There is a large power difference between the Exeter and the other magical modern weapons. The Exeter fires several different types of energy attacks at its intended target. It is designed to use standard P.P.E. clips, personal P.P.E. from the user, or special ammunition described below. The Exeter can use all the special type of ammunition.
   • Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
   • S.D.C.: Has 60 S.D.C. and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: All attacks have a range 4000’ (1220 m).
   • Damage: 2D6 S.D.C. per bright white energy bolt, 1D4x10+8 S.D.C. per plasma bolt, 1D6x10 S.D.C. per lightning blast, 1D4 S.D.C. from Wind Rush and all other effects of that spell cast at the level of the weapon’s user, 5D6 S.D.C. to vampires and other undead creatures, and 2D4x10 S.D.C. to supernatural creatures and alien intelligences.
   • Rate of Fire: Single shots only.
   • Payload: 20 shots of any type per P.P.E. clip. As an alternative, the weapon can use 3 P.P.E. (6 I.S.P.) to fire each shot.
   • Bonus: +5 to strike from excellent design and balance.

Magical Spikes

A traditional weapon on the Galbadia continent dating back thousands of years, the spikes resemble vicious looking short spears. The spikes can be thrown or used as a melee weapon and receives bonuses with the Spear and Targeting Weapon Proficiencies. There many different kinds of magical spikes used by Galbadia Garden and they range from relatively common minor magical items to the truly magnificent. These weapons count as ancient melee weapons for purposes of selecting weapon enhancements.

• Non-Magical Spike
  These are the stats for a typical spike used throughout Galbadia continent. Spikes resemble a cross between a short spear and a javelin and are perfectly suited for melee combat and as a thrown weapon.
  • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
  • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
  • S.D.C.: 20
  • Range: 150' (45.7 m)
  • Damage: 2D4 as a melee weapon and 2D6 as a thrown weapon.
  • Bonus: +1 to strike from superior balance.

1. Cactus Thorn (Minor)
   The Cactus Thorn is a special spike, and all around the head of the spike it is covered with small detachable barbs. With a command from the wielder, these barbs detach themselves from the magical spike once it has penetrated an organic target and cause damage whenever the target moves, until they are removed. The barbs take time to magically regenerates, so they can only be used once every five minutes. Cactus Thorns can have one melee weapon enhancement, but the majority of these weapons do not have any.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 40
   • Range: 150' (45.7 m)
   • Damage: 2D4+2 as a melee weapon and 2D6+4 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: The head of the spike is covered with very sharp barbs that will detach themselves with a mental command of the wielder. The magical spike requires five minutes between using the barbs so they can regenerate. Once released into an organic creature, the barbs will include 1D4 points of damage whenever the creature moves, such as to make a melee attack or dodge. If the creature does not move the area that was hit by the magical spike, the barbs will not inflict any additional damage. The barbs will remain in the affected creature until they are surgically or magically removed.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike and +1 to parry from superior balance.
2. Steel Pipe (Minor)
   The most simple of all of the magical spikes, the Steel Pipe is made of an incredibly tough magically enhanced metal that is incredibly light. The vicious head on the Steel Pike and the strength of the metal increases the damage the weapon inflicts in combat. Steel Pipes can have one melee weapon enhancement, but the majority of these weapons do not have any.
   • Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 80
   • Range: 250' (76.2 m)
   • Damage: 3D4 as a melee weapon and 3D6 as a thrown weapon.
   • Bonus: +2 to strike and +1 to parry from superior balance.
3. Dragon Fang (Medium)
   The Dragon Fang is designed for combat and its only special ability is that it will instantly return to the wielder when it is thrown. These magical spikes are especially popular melee weapon experts trained at the Gardens. Dragon Fangs can have three melee weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 60
   • Range: 350' (106.7 m)
   • Damage: 5D6 as a melee weapon and 1D4x10 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: When thrown and once it either hits its target or misses, the Dragon Fang will magically return back to the person that threw the magical spike.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike and +2 to parry from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +2 to PS and +1 attack per melee if this weapon is used for an entire melee.
4. Vampire Fang (Medium)
   The Vampire Fang is a special magical spike that drains the energy of the target it hits and transfers it to the wielder. Unfortunately, only organic creatures are affected by the weapon's special ability. Vampire Fangs can have three melee weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 60
   • Range: 200' (61 m)
   • Damage: 4D4 as a melee weapon and 4D6 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: When the spike causes a flesh wound, the target will suffer an additional 1D4+1 points of damage directly to hit points. This extra damage is transferred to the wielder as either extra hit points, extra S.D.C., or as extra PPE. For every 1 hit point drained, the wielder can gain +1 hit points, +2 S.D.C., or +3 PPE, but the wielder must decide before the extra damage is rolled. These temporary points are used first whenever the wielder takes damage or casts a spell.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike and +2 to parry from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +2 to PS and +1 attack per melee if this weapon is used for an entire melee.
5. Venom Fang (Medium)
   As its name suggests, the head of the Venom Fang is covered with a magically enhanced poison. Each successful strike with this magical spike releases another dose of the poisonous toxin into the target creature. Of course, the venom only damages organic creatures and only if the attack results in a flesh wound. Venom Fangs can have three melee weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 60
   • Range: 200' (61 m)
   • Damage: 4D4 as a melee weapon and 4D6 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: The poison on the magical spike is magical in nature, so even creatures that are immune to normal poison can be damaged by this poison. Each successful hit that results in a flesh wound against an organic creature will inject a dose of poison into the target. Each does will cause 1D4 points of damage directly to hit points once per melee for 1D6 melee rounds. If the target makes a save vs. lethal poison at a penalty of -3, then they take no damage for this dose of poison.
   • Bonus: +3 to strike and +2 to parry from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +2 to PS and +1 attack per melee if this weapon is used for an entire melee.
6. Curse Spike (Major)
   The most powerful of the magical spikes inflicts significant amounts of damage, but its main ability is inflicting curses upon organic creatures that are struck by the weapon. Curse Spikes can have up to five melee weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 180 and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: 200' (61 m)
   • Damage: 5D6 as a melee weapon and 1D4x10 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: Whenever the Curse Spike inflicts a flesh wound on a creature, the magical spike can cast a curse upon that creature. Up to four curses can be used per melee round and the weapon can cast the following curses: Minor Curse and Curse: Phobia.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike, +2 to parry, and +1 to initiative from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +3 to PS, +1 to PP, and +1 attack per melee if this weapon is used for an entire melee.
7. Sharp Spike (Major)
   As its name would suggest, the Sharp Spike is incredibly sharp and it is magically enchanted to inflict vicious wounds against a living creature. These wounds bleed freely for a short time inflicting more damage on the target attacked by the weapon's wielder. Sharp Spikes can have up to five melee weapon enhancements.
   • Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
   • Length: 4' (1.2 m)
   • S.D.C.: 180 and is only damaged when directly targeted.
   • Range: 400' (122 m)
   • Damage: 1D6x10 as a melee weapon and 2D4x10 as a thrown weapon.
   • Special: The Sharp Spike inflicts wounds that will not stop bleeding and unless the target has regeneration or uses a healing spell or psionic power, they will take 2 points of damage each melee for 1D6 melees for each attack that hits them and not their armor. This power is similar to the Wounding enhancement, but does more damage, lasts longer, and is always active.
   • Bonus: +4 to strike, +2 to parry, and +1 to initiative from superior balance. When using this weapon, the wielder gains +3 to PS, +1 to PP, and +1 attack per melee if this weapon is used for an entire melee.

Weapon Enhancements

Special enhancements can be incorporated into a magical weapon to give it magical properties. Simple magical weapons can have one enhancement, medium magical weapons can have up to three, major magical weapons can have up to five, and legendary magical weapons can have up to ten. See the descriptions of specific weapons to determine how many enhancements they can hold. Unless otherwise noted all abilities used by a minor magical item are cast at 5^th level of experience, all abilities used by a medium magical item are cast at 10^th level of experience, all abilities used by a major magical item are cast at 12^th level of experience, and all abilities used by a legendary magical item are cast at 15^th level of experience.

1. Armor Piercing
   This enhancement allows a weapon to partially bypass a target's armor. Against an opponent wearing armor, any attack that would normally hit that armor will instead do half damage against the armor and half damage directly against the target. If the target has a natural armor rating, then their AR is reduced by three points.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 10
   • Duration: 1 melee per level of experience
2. Bonding
   The weapon and the wielder form a bond between each other, and the bonded person will be able to sense the exact location of the weapon as long as it is within 100 miles (161 km) of the bonded person. The bonded person can also instantly summon the weapon to his hand with a thought if the weapon is within 1000’ (305 m) of the bonded person. Newly acquired magic items require one week of being within 10' (3 m) of the wearer before the two are permanently bonded until the wearer dies or the weapon is destroyed. There is no limit to the number of objects that a person can be bonded to simultaneously.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A for sensing the location and 10 for transporting the weapon.
   • Duration: Permanent for sensing the location and instant for transporting the weapon.
3. Durability (non-indestructible weapons only)
   This enhancement makes the magical weapon much harder to destroy. The weapon is invulnerable to all fire and cold attacks, both normal and magical, it has an additional 150 S.D.C., and it regenerates at a rate of 10 S.D.C. per hour, which is in addition to any other regeneration abilities the weapon may already possess. To be damaged, the weapon must be specifically targeted, which means it is not damaged by a successful parry or by attacks that had a blast radius.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
   • Duration: Permanent
4. Elemental Attack
   This is one of the most common weapon enhancements and is widely used by Garden mercenaries. This enhancement allows a weapon to inflict additional damage of a certain elemental type, which manifests depending on the type of element used. For example, a fire element would manifest as a burning weapon, while an earth element would manifest as a rock hard, grey weapon. The available elements are air (and wind), fire, earth, ice (and cold), lightning (and energy), sonic, and water. Regardless of what element type is chosen, the weapon will inflict +1D6 points of damage of the chosen element type and the rest of weapon's damage will be inflicted normal. This enhancement can be taken multiple times, each time it applies to a different element type.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 5
   • Duration: 1 minute per level of experience
5. Enhance Attribute
   With this enhancement, the magical weapon can provide a bonus to a single physical attribute. The attributes that is enhanced is selected when this enhancement is chosen and cannot be changed afterwards. The weapon can enhance one physical attribute (PS, PP, PE, PB, or Spd) by +4 per enhancement used. This enhancement can be taken multiple times, but no more then two enhancements can be used for a single attribute.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: 5
   • Duration: 1 minute per level of experience
6. Holy Weapon
   A magical weapon with this enhancement is transformed into a holy weapon. As a holy weapon, it is affected by all rules that apply to holy weapons, such as inflicting extra damage against certain creatures, but on top of that, this weapon also inflicts extra damage against some supernatural creatures. This weapon inflicts normal damage against regular creatures, but it inflicts double damage to all undead creatures, vampires, and all entities and spirits. If an affected creature is also vulnerable to holy weapons, then the damage is cumulative. For example, if a spirit takes double damage from holy weapons, then an attack from a weapon with this enhancement would inflict quadruple its normal damage.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
   • Duration: Permanent
7. Internal Spell
   A variety of innovation spells can be placed into the magical weapon that can be cast by the wielder. An enhancement slot provides the weapon with two 1^st level spells, each of which can be cast four times per day, one spell from level 2 to 9, which can be cast six times per day, or one spell for two enhancements from 10^th level of higher, which can be cast only twice per day. Casting a spell from the weapon requires only a single melee action. This enhancement can be taken multiple times, and it can be used for the same spell multiple times, each time allowing that spell to be cast more times per day.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
   • Duration: Varies with each spell.
8. Magical Detection
   This enhancement provides the wielder with special detection abilities that they can activate in order to gain more information about the area around them. With this enhancement, the weapon has the following spells that can be activated: Sense Dimensional Anomaly (8^th level invocation spell), Sense Evil (1^st level invocation spell), and Sense Magic (1^st level invocation spell). See the PFRPG Main Book for a complete description of all spells listed above. Activating a spell requires one melee action and each spell can be activated four times per day.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
   • Duration: Varies with each spell.
9. P.P.E. Battery
   The weapon has an internal P.P.E. battery that the user can draw upon when needed. The battery can be used to cast spells known by the user or it can be used to pay for the weapon’s other powers. The weapon has 1D4x10 P.P.E. per enhancement spent on the P.P.E. Battery. For example, if two enhancements were used on a P.P.E. Battery, the weapon would have a 2D4x10 P.P.E. battery. The battery regains PPE at a rate of 10 PPE per hour. This enhancement can be selected multiple times, each time providing more PPE.
   • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
   • Duration: Permanent
10. Sharpness (Ancient Melee Weapons only)
    With this enhancement, the weapon is unnaturally sharp and will never lose its sharpness, it will never become notched or dented because of combat, and will never needed to be sharpened. Due to its sharpness, the weapon inflicts +4 points of damage and the range for inflicting a critical hit increases by two. For example, if the wielder normally inflicts a critical on a natural roll of a 19 or 20, using this weapon allows the wielder to inflict a critical on a natural roll of a 17, 18, 19, or 20.
    • P.P.E. cost to activate: N/A
    • Duration: Permanent
11. Wounding
    While this enhancement is active, the weapon inflicts vicious wounds that will not stop bleeding unless the affected creature has regeneration or uses a healing spell or psionic power. Unless the creature has one of these abilities and uses it, the creature will take 1 point of damage each melee for 1D4 melees for each attack from this weapon that hits. An attack against a creature's armor or against creatures that do not bleed has no effect. When combined with the piercing enhancement, there is no chance that a struck creature that bleeds will not be hit with a bleeding wound.
    • P.P.E. cost to activate: 10
    • Duration: 1 melee per level of experience