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Shadowstaff

Source Ultimate Equipment pg. 339, PRPG Core Rulebook pg. 548, Artifacts and Legends pg. 46
Aura strong conjuration CL 20th
Slot none; Price —; Weight 1 lb.

Description

This 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.

Destruction

The Shadowstaff fades away to nothingness if it is exposed to true sunlight for a continuous 24 hour period.