Sword of Kas

D&D 2024 item: Sword of Kas. Source: Dungeon Master's Guide (2024). type Melee Weapon, Artifact rarity, Requires attunement, properties Versatile, damage 1d8... Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas's power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne. Legend says Vecna's destruction came at Kas's hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant's doom, leaving only Kas's sword behind. Bloodthirst The sword thirsts for blood. If the sword doesn't taste blood on its blade within 1 minute of being drawn from its scabbard, its wielder makes a 15 Charisma saving throw. On a successful save, the wielder takes 3d6 Psychic damage. On a failed save, the wielder is dominated by the sword, as if by the Dominate Monster spell, and the sword demands blood. The spell effect ends when the sword's demand is met. Magic Weapon You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with the sword, which scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20 and deals an extra 2d10 Slashing damage to Undead. Random Properties The sword has the following random properties: 1 Artifact Properties; Minor Beneficial Properties property 1 Artifact Properties; Major Beneficial Properties property 1 Artifact Properties; Minor Detrimental Properties property 1 Artifact Properties; Major Detrimental Properties property Spells While the sword is on your person, you can cast the following spells (save 18) from it: Call Lightning Divine Word Finger of Death Once you use the sword to cast a spell, you can't cast that spell again from it until the next dawn. Spirit of Kas While the sword is on your person, you gain the following benefits: Battle Hunger You add 1d10 to your Initiative rolls. Blade of Defense When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in effect until the start of y...