| ShadowstaffSource Ultimate Equipment pg. 339, PRPG Core Rulebook pg. 548, Artifacts and Legends pg. 46Aura strong conjuration CL 20th
 Slot none; Price —; Weight 1 lb.
 DescriptionThis artifact was crafted ages ago, weaving together wispy
 strands of shadow into a twisted black staff. The Shadowstaff
 makes the wielder slightly shadowy and incorporeal, granting
 him a +4 bonus to AC and on Reflex saves (which stacks with
 any other bonuses). However, in bright light (such as that of
 the sun, but not a torch) or in absolute darkness, the wielder
 takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, saves, and checks. The
 Shadowstaff also has these powers.Summon Shadows: Three times per day the staff may
 summon 2d4 shadows. Immune to turning, they serve the
 wielder as if called by a summon monster V spell cast at
 20th level.
Summon Nightshade: Once per month, the staff can
 summon an advanced shadow demon that serves the
 wielder as if called by a summon monster IX spell cast at
 20th level.
Shadow Form: Three times per day the wielder can become a living shadow, with all the movement powers granted by
 gaseous form.
Shadow Bolt: Three times per day the staff can project a
 ray attack that deals 10d6 points of cold damage to a single
 target. The shadow bolt has a range of 100 feet.
 DestructionThe Shadowstaff fades away to nothingness if it is exposed to
 true sunlight for a continuous 24 hour period. |