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A Duskcrusher is a magical warhammer with a head made of pure radiant light.[1]

Description[]

Appearance[]

A Duskcrusher is a leather-wrapped metal rod that bears the symbol of Pelor.[1]

Features[]

While holding the rod, the wielder can use their bonus action to cause a hammer head of crackling radiance to appear, which emits bright sunlight in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet. They can use another bonus action to cause the radiant head to disappear.[1]

While the radiant head is active, the weapon has a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and the weapon deals radiant damage rather than bludgeoning damage. Undead creatures take 1d8 additional damage when hit by a Duskcrusher.[1]

While holding the Duskcrusher, the wielder can use their action to cast the spell Sunbeam, with a save DC of 15. This action can be taken once and can't be used again until the next dawn.[1]

History[]

The paladin Kerrek wielded a weapon called a "Dusk Hammer"[2] that acted similar to a Duskcrusher, having a summoned radiant hammer head that shed bright light.[3] Kerrek used this hammer to deal the killing blow to the ancient green dragon Raishan.[4]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 266–267.
  2. See "The Deceiver's Stand" (1x83) at 1:04:54.
  3. See "Deadly Echoes" (1x82) at 2:05:17.
  4. Kerrek gets the "How do you want to do this?" and the radiant hammer blow is described.  See "The Deceiver's Stand" (1x83) from 2:49:59 through 2:52:18.

Art:

  1. Official art of a Duskcrusher, by Olga Drebas (source). Used with permission.
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