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| Jhiroth01-26-07, 11:55 PM | I started to think of what would be the best sword in the Forgotten Realms and came up at a loss. Any thoughts? |
| Gemcaster01-27-07, 04:44 AM | The elfblades of cormantyr are first to come to mind, theres probably a couple old netherese swords such as Charons claw are pretty powerful, Ilithiir blades, the shattering swords of Coronal Ynloeth, Imaskaran swords, mostly the best weapons are very old ones when the weave was more powerful and the restrictions on magic were absent, some of the quasi-magic swords created with mythallar's are sure to be insanely powerful but are totally or relatively useless nowadays. |
| MerrikCale01-27-07, 09:19 AM | the elfblades would be my pick as well |
| 42101-27-07, 10:59 AM | In 3.5, there is no such thing as the "most powerful sword". There are swords that are efficient against a kind of foe. More that anything else, the true power of the Elfblades of Cormanthyr is their ability to determines the worthiness of the would-be Coronal / Arms-Major / Spell-Major. |
| Suin Bahhar01-27-07, 04:33 PM | A holy avenger is pretty powerfull in the hands of Azoun. |
| Dark Wizard01-27-07, 05:01 PM | Did he wield one? I recall he was just a fighter, not a paladin. |
| Thaingrim01-27-07, 10:02 PM | i think i'd have a problem with a LG pal going around having truckloads of bastards while his LAWFULLY weddad wife sits around at home..... |
| Azar_of_Faerun01-27-07, 10:07 PM | Justiciar Shahandarin Ever Watchful |
| Dark Wizard01-27-07, 10:23 PM | i think i'd have a problem with a LG pal going around having truckloads of bastards while his LAWFULLY weddad wife sits around at home..... FR/Cormyr morality is not real world Judeo-Christian morality. |
| ZolDarklock01-27-07, 11:12 PM | Scimitar of Souls was pretty wicked back in the 2e days, the 2 permanent levels drained per hit, with no saved allowed was really scary... a decent fighter could drain even an avatar down to nothing in a few rounds |
| boards01-27-07, 11:38 PM | Tahlshara. A +8 2 handed sword that allows a person to cast "any" high magic spell, vorpal +5 among other things. Cant think of any other swords to match that. |
| MarkusTay6301-28-07, 12:54 AM | The Kingsword, the blade that belonged to Zoar and now Amluriel, is probably the most powerful moonblade. After all, they get a new power with each new weilder, and I believe that one had the most weilders (not sure though). Most of the blades can no longer be weilded because they have become too powerful. |
| boards01-28-07, 07:53 AM | I dont think that the Kingswords has had more weilders than any other "live" moonblade, but I dont believe that it has ever been stated. |
| Boda02-15-07, 09:12 AM | Baekenfuere, the sword of berthgar the mighty, that crushes drow armies! |
| rolig02-15-07, 09:20 AM | well enchanting is powerful... but some acient elven sounds like the most powerful. Anyhow... most powerful swords should be double bladed sword, greatsword and Falchion... can't think of better swords to have a neat enchantment on:D |
| BrianCritchley02-15-07, 02:50 PM | are there any canon epic swords in faerun? |
| MarkusTay6302-15-07, 03:16 PM | I dont think that the Kingswords has had more weilders than any other "live" moonblade, but I dont believe that it has ever been stated.In the novel Evermeet, Zoar passes it to Amlauril, and then she passes it to her son. So, it was described as already 'potent' in Zoar's hands, and when Amlauril touches it (in their first meeting), he notices another rune has 'joined the many others' on the blade. Since the swords get a new rune with each wielder, and a rune = a power of the sword, then we can figure at least two more runes (and powers) have been added to Zoar's already 'potent' blade. are there any canon epic swords in faerun?You mean like the ones in Weapons of legacy? I don't think so, but the Moonblades should certainly qualify. The most powerful sword in the Universe? The Sword of a Thousand truths, of course. ;) |
| boards02-16-07, 01:21 AM | Given that Amlauril now has the sword back, what ever power her son put on it has probably been removed like what happened in Silver Shadows. |
| ZolDarklock02-16-07, 01:26 AM | The weapon that Kartek Spellseer created was pretty nasty, and the fact that it contained a Ravenloft Domain within it also has to add to it's status as one of the most powerful and unusal weapon ever created in the realms |
| TheOinodaemon02-19-07, 03:47 AM | The Elfswords are the most likely cantidate. I always liked the sword Catie (Drizzt's lady) carried, but the name escapes me. |
| BrianCritchley02-19-07, 04:55 AM | You mean like the ones in Weapons of legacy? no by epic I mean epic level weapons, with a +6 or higher bonus |
| boards02-19-07, 08:42 PM | Tahlshara is +8. |
| rolig02-19-07, 09:42 PM | i know they are not uber, but i still say Icingdeath and Twinkle are quite useful with the fire immunety and the blue glow of twinkle. But they are nothing compared to the elfblades ofcourse... |
| BrennonGoldeye02-19-07, 10:22 PM | Tahlshara. A +8 2 handed sword that allows a person to cast "any" high magic spell, vorpal +5 among other things. Cant think of any other swords to match that. The other things would be +10 to AC(actually AC0), teleport without error, spellstrike, sunburst, spelltrap, turnshadow, and teleport dead, all at will. Nasty side effects come if any elf besides Amlaruil wields it though. Note that all this lore is 2E. +8 in 2E is mighty impressive though.:elf: |
| Gemcaster02-20-07, 03:37 AM | I always liked the sword Catie (Drizzt's lady) carried, but the name escapes me. You mean Khazid'hea or "cutter", I would definitely say its a pretty powerful weapon being able to cut through anything. |
| BrennonGoldeye02-20-07, 07:54 PM | You mean Khazid'hea or "cutter", I would definitely say its a pretty powerful weapon being able to cut through anything. That would be a sword of sharpness. Maybe a bonus to sundering?:) |
| Karsus the Mad02-20-07, 07:58 PM | +8 in 2E is mighty impressive though. It's bloody impressive in current edition also. I've always preferred my +1/5th bunnybane hunting knife. |
| Green Elven Vampire02-20-07, 08:12 PM | Most powerful sword in D&D is The Stormbringer. Most powerful sword in Faerun/Abeir-Toril is Tahlshara. An ancient elven sword that is in the possession of Queen Amlaruil Moonflower on Evermeet. |
| BrennonGoldeye02-20-07, 09:13 PM | Most powerful sword in D&D is The Stormbringer. That would be Stormbringer. No "The". I love this little demon, but its kibble compared to several swords in D&D, let alone AD&D. As a side note I do believe Elric is the highest level(69th)NPC in canon. That's another thread though. Most powerful sword in Faerun/Abeir-Toril is Tahlshara. An ancient elven sword that is in the possession of Queen Amlaruil Moonflower on Evermeet. Lets see... Stormbringer This huge black rune-covered blade is actually a chaotic evil sentient being from another plane which takes the form of a sword on the Prime Material Plane. Stormbringer is possibly the most powerful magic weapon possessed by a mortal anywhere. It has an Intelligence of 18 and an Ego of 20. It is +5 to hit and damage, and every time it hits, it drains energy levels from its opponents. On a successful hit it will either drain all of one half of it's opponent's remaining levels(50% chance of either). Any creature killed by Stormbringer has it's soul or spirit as well as it's energy levels sucked out and devoured. No creature so killed can be raised, resurrected, reincarnated, or brought back by any manner whatsoever. Didn't they phrase things so cute back then.:D or..... Tahlshara. A +8 2 handed sword that allows a person to cast "any" high magic spell, vorpal +5 among other things. The other things would be +10 to AC(actually AC0), teleport without error, spellstrike, sunburst, spelltrap, turnshadow, and teleport dead, all at will. Hmm, show of hands? |
| BrennonGoldeye02-20-07, 09:21 PM | It's bloody impressive in current edition also. I've always preferred my +1/5th bunnybane hunting knife. Bunnys?....Bunnys?... By D'Hoffryn, I call a jihad on all hoppity, floppity, schmopity bunnies!!:fight!: |
| ZolDarklock02-20-07, 11:55 PM | Torc of Power, the only real benefit it gives is it has a nasty habit of destroying other such items, weapons or whatever it hits... really sucks facing an opponent wielding a weapon that destroys anything it hits |
| MarkusTay6302-21-07, 04:04 AM | That would be Stormbringer. No "The". I love this little demon, but its kibble compared to several swords in D&D, let alone AD&D. As a side note I do believe Elric is the highest level(69th)NPC in canon. That's another thread though.Also, that would be in D20, not D&D. Dragon Lords of Melnibonea is third party, not Wizards. (current iteration) So you have that book, that printing too, eh? :D Ain't Xiombarg the Peas Knees? :love: |
| BrennonGoldeye02-21-07, 07:39 AM | Ain't Xiombarg the Peas Knees?:love: Quite possibly the cutest little Hell-God around, no doubt.;) |
| MessiahOmega02-21-07, 10:28 PM | what about the sword of Kas? i mean thats an artifact..... |
| Green Elven Vampire02-21-07, 11:58 PM | Also, that would be in D20, not D&D. Dragon Lords of Melnibonea is third party, not Wizards. (current iteration) So you have that book, that printing too, eh? :D Ain't Xiombarg the Peas Knees? :love: Actually, Stormbringer is a sword from 1ED D&D Deities and Demigods!! I've been playing since then so trust me I know. ;) |
| ZolDarklock02-22-07, 12:31 AM | the pen is the realms most mightest weapon, with a single stroke it can wipe away decades of established lore, create the stupidest overpowered weapons only a metagamer could fantisize about, and pimp a pc beyond any reasonable use... |
| Green Elven Vampire02-22-07, 12:42 AM | the pen is the realms most mightest weapon, with a single stroke it can wipe away decades of established lore, create the stupidest overpowered weapons only a metagamer could fantisize about, and pimp a pc beyond any reasonable use... That would be a +5 vorpal, anarchaic Pen of speed!! |
| MarkusTay6302-22-07, 01:04 AM | Actually, Stormbringer is a sword from 1ED D&D Deities and Demigods!! I've been playing since then so trust me I know. ;)Ahhh... but TSR got their @sses sued off after that, and after the first printing they dropped the three offending pantheons. So, retro-actively, it has been un-canonized. :P So sayeth the most vilest of arch-devils... Lawyers! :D |
| BrennonGoldeye02-22-07, 07:43 AM | Ahh Cthulhu, we knew you well, at least as well as we wanted to...:coolcthul |
| Uzzy02-22-07, 08:12 AM | I've always thought that the Sword of One Thousand Broken Dreams (MOF, PG 143) would be pretty powerful. |
| Terraneaux02-22-07, 04:52 PM | Some of the godly swords are not as powerful as they really should be. As far as power goes, you really need to optimize your sword to your specific goal/character to make it very effective. |
| Critalondel02-24-07, 02:49 AM | Some of the godly swords are not as powerful as they really should be. As far as power goes, you really need to optimize your sword to your specific goal/character to make it very effective. You mean the swords (and other weapons) listed that the gods themselves wield, from Faiths and Pantheons (or whatever it was called)? I've always just figured the deity themselves can make up for a sword that's not too badass. I mean, Correllon Larethian himself only has, what, a +5 Keen Longsword of Speed? Player characters can make stuff better than that! So Correllon carries that thing around and uses it when something small comes up, maybe loans it out to his big heroes and champions, stuff like that... but if Gruumsh were to go stomping up to him and demand a rematch, he'd wiggle his fingers and work some mojo and make that longsword a LOT deadlier before wading in to a real fight. |
| Green Elven Vampire02-24-07, 03:23 AM | Or possibly, Corellon's +5 longsword is just what he gives his Avatar when he takes mortal form. |
| Terraneaux02-24-07, 06:15 PM | Possibly, but even an avatar should have a more hardcore sword than that. Incidentally, a really really good combination is keen and maiming on a 18-20 weapon like a scimitar. Remember the old days of 3.0 keen and improved crit stacking? This is statistically identical. |
| Boda02-24-07, 07:41 PM | the sword of netherese brain uber wizard! if he wants one! |
| Paragon_of_Tyr02-25-07, 07:12 AM | Hmm, show of hands? The moment I read the Topic my answer was going to be Tahlshara. Was it ever mentioned in the Evermeet novels? |
| Khaelieth02-25-07, 11:56 AM | Godsbane, aka Mask. Dunno exactly how good it was, but apparently quite the god slayer. |
| The_Shaman02-25-07, 03:38 PM | Yeah, Godsbane was quite the little pig sticker. Heck, it (probably) killed the very goddess of illusions, and we know how hard it is to get a high-level spellcaster :D |
| Lokenarin02-25-07, 11:51 PM | The best and most powerful sword is by far the original version of STORMBRINGER from the First edition Deities and Demigods, first print before they removed the melnibonian mythos (at moorcock's request). As we all know it was the sword the Elric weilded. That thing was awesome. Talk about a Soul Drinking sword..... There truely is no comparison ever in any book, version or realm. Loken |
| Critalondel02-27-07, 04:23 AM | So what makes it so badass? There've been some pretty darned impressive swords released in quite a few publications since. Heck, I just stumbled across another one last night (though not a top contender) -- it's a +5 longsword that, on any successfull hit, also forces a Save vs. Poison (2nd ed) or causes instant death. I mean, that little monster's just described as "an interesting sword" in that adventure. Something that's mentioned as an interesting little sword, wielded by someone who you don't even likely see wield it, makes you check versus instant death with every hit...I wish I had a sword that "interesting." I know there are much worse out there (much MUCH worse) -- so what is it about Stormbringer that was so awesome that there's "no comparison" etc etc? |
| boggler6502-27-07, 06:41 AM | You mean Khazid'hea or "cutter", I would definitely say its a pretty powerful weapon being able to cut through anything. Here are the stats for Khazid'hea. It's actually not very powerful, but it is an intelligent item. Khazid'hea, a.k.a. Cutter: +2 keen adamantine longsword; AL CN; Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 17; Telepathy (Khazid'hea appears to lack the ability to speak or read); 120 ft. darkvision and hearing; Ego score 17. Lesser Powers: Khazid'hea grants its wielder free use of the Cleave, Great Cleave, and Improved Sunder feats. Special Purpose: Defeat/slay all (other than the item and wielder). Dedicated Power: Cause rage in wielder as wizard spell. Personality: Taken from Dantrag Baenre, a drow battle master, Khazid'hea has little personality of which to speak. The blade longs for little more than the chaos of battle and the blood of foes, and it constantly eggs its wielder into battle and is jealous of any kill for which it is not responsible. However, the blade makes little distinction between friend and foe and is likely to demand its wielder battle allies when all enemies have fallen. The blade grants its wielder the benefits of rage only if the wielder agrees to kill all "foes" or the blade is dominant. If Khazid'hea is dominated by its wielder, it alter its pommel to better suit the aesthetic tastes of its new master. Strong transmutation; CL 15th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor, keen edge; Price 90,315 gp; Cost 46,815 gp + 1,740 XP. Personally I'm going to say that I think it's a toss up between Godsbane, and Erevis Cale's sword Weaveshear, even though Weaveshear has to my knowledge not been statted yet. |
| ikki02-27-07, 07:17 AM | Hadryllis is pretty good too.. instantly slays fiends. Emerald blade from the druid level in undermountian and Finslayer from Night below are close to my heart aswell :) ..now if i would ever be given the chance to dualwield those beauties.. |
| Salernodc02-28-07, 02:45 PM | Where can I find an official 2E or 3E stat block for this badass sword Tahlshara? Thanks kindly. |
| Diffan02-28-07, 05:56 PM | What about "Crusader, Holy Avenger", the sword King Gareth Dragonsbane wields? Though I'm not sure if thats just a run of the mill type holy avenger found in the DMG. Never the less, in the hands of a paladin, it's quite potent. |
| Stigger02-28-07, 06:39 PM | Don't think you could find many swords that would be the 'most powerful' all the time, as it would depend a lot on your foe and their defenses... I doubt there's any weapon out there that can prove superior to everything else in every possible situation. |
| Critalondel03-01-07, 01:45 AM | Where can I find an official 2E or 3E stat block for this badass sword Tahlshara? Thanks kindly. 2e only, but it's in the Elves of Evermeet book (I just looked it up yesterday). It's, uhh, it's pretty crazy. Yeah. I wouldn't mind having one, let's say. :) |
| MarkusTay6303-01-07, 10:16 AM | Most powerful sword in D&D is The Stormbringer. The best and most powerful sword is by far the original version of STORMBRINGER from the First edition Deities and Demigods, first print before they removed the melnibonian mythos (at moorcock's request).Does anyone bother to read through threads anymore, it's like Deja Vu. |
| Salernodc03-01-07, 12:05 PM | Would someone please be able to post the detailed stat block of Tahlshara please? I just need the info on the sword and don't want to shell out any money for an old 2nd edition book. I really appreciate any help....thanks kindly. |
| Stigger03-01-07, 04:32 PM | Here you go, hope it helps: from Elves of Evermeet - This weapon, considered by many to be the greatest elven weapon ever crafted, is one of the three Great Treasures of Evermeet. It is currently in the keeping of Queen Amlaruil. Infused with the magic of the Seldarine, the weapon's powers cannot be used by non-elves. Any non-elf touching the weapon must successfully save vs death magic or be instantly slain. This prohibition extends, not surprisingly, to Drow, regardless of the alignment. Tahlshara is a broad-bladed, two-handed sword. Leaves and vines are etched into its surface and its hilt is carved ith complex knotwork. Its name is written in small characters around the ferrule. Tahlshara normally functions as a two-handed sword +8, and drops its weilder's AC to 0, but it has a number of special abilities that can be used at will. Unfortunately, each use of a special ability marked by an asterisk in the following listing requires a 1d100 roll and reference to the High Magic Effects table. All who use the sword must roll 1d100 and refer to the table, regardless of class. Only Queen Amlaruil is immune to this effect. All special abilities are at 20th level unless othersise noted. Tahlshara's powers are cast any high magic spell*, vortpal weapon +5*, teleport without error, spellstrike*, sunburst, spelltrap*, turnshadow, and teleport dead. Keep in mind those are 2e stats for it, no idea if 3e stats were ever made for it. |
| Karsus the Mad03-01-07, 07:27 PM | Bunnys?....Bunnys?... By D'Hoffryn, I call a jihad on all hoppity, floppity, schmopity bunnies!!:fight!: As you should. Bring an end to all floppy eared rodents! They're the bane of our goal! |
| Stigger03-01-07, 07:41 PM | Not much of a goal if you're feeling threatened by bunnies then... :P |
| Alediran03-02-07, 10:43 AM | It because he doesn't have ranger levels, otherwise bunnies would never be a threat, but a delicious treat. |
| Karsus the Mad03-02-07, 07:17 PM | Not much of a goal if you're feeling threatened by bunnies then... :P You underestimate the fuzzy little fiends! They're vorpal bunnies from Arcanum! |
| Stigger03-02-07, 07:35 PM | Having kept bunnies for a time, they don't do much when you unleash them as a horde against your neighbors... :( |
| gospel35703-13-07, 08:57 AM | In my personal oppinion from all the swords and weapons listed we forget to mention some of the other legends from AD&D. Heres a few some of the long standing players and some new ones might remember. (leaving out most of there other abilities for reasons of lack of memory) Stormbringer (which was mentioned) that sucked out either all or half the Hp of the opponent and gave it to the weilder.---Dieties Book BlackRazor On death it ate the opponents soul and gave the health and level (if i remember right) to the weilder.---White Plume Mountain Wave A trident that on hit dehydrated half of the opponents health in one hit..---White Plume Mountain Whelm Dwarven warhammer that when striking the ground caused a powerful shockwave that damaged and stunned all of those in range of it..---White Plume Mountain Frostrazor Twohanded Ice sword that drained Strength, health, and level and gave them to its weilder with the added ability to freeze the corpes on death..--- Return to White Plume Mountain There are lots of weapons, especially the original AD&D weapons that proved to be weapons of Legend...did they ever make Stormbringer or Frostrazor for 3.5 or 3rd? And what ever happened to Swords of Sharpness? Ps. all of those weapons are great but they don't compare to a sword i found in the Compedium Magica IV.....Sword of Underwear Snatching |
| BrennonGoldeye03-13-07, 05:20 PM | You underestimate the fuzzy little fiends! They're vorpal bunnies from Arcanum! Aye, with sharp pointy teeth....now where are those priests with that Hand Grenade? |
| Lokenarin03-13-07, 05:33 PM | :eek: blackrazor was by far one of the most power full as well. On a killing stroke you gained as many hit dice as the creature you killed. so if you killed a giant then you gained as many hit dice as the gaint had over and above the hit dice you possesed...up to a max of i think 200 total hit dice. then the sword was sated and could absorb no more. loken |
| BrennonGoldeye03-13-07, 07:46 PM | Just on a lark let's remove White Plume Mountain,Blood Stone Pass, and everything Diefic. I vote Tahlshara. |
| Khaelieth03-13-07, 08:16 PM | Not directly Faerūn, but I played a Spelljammer variant ages ago, where I believe I traveled to Greyhawk and somehow got hold of the Sword of Kas. Being a CG elf wizard/fighter, I didn't quite know what to do with it. |
| Whisper_Swiftblade03-17-07, 04:18 PM | The most powerful sword in the Universe? The Sword of a Thousand truths, of course. ;) come on now to bring south park or WOW into this conversation is bad, but you just did both at once:eek: :eek: :eek: the sword from the moonshie trilligy was fairly powerful |
| The WarOverlord03-25-07, 08:31 AM | i think i'd have a problem with a LG pal going around having truckloads of bastards while his LAWFULLY weddad wife sits around at home..... Their is nothing evil or unlawful about sex or reproduction And if you are thinking along the lines of Christian thought, one of the Christian Gods most influentual worshioers had 700 concubines and 300 wifes but his fall was not all the concubines and wifes but building temples to other gods at his wives' and concubines' bequest. And the Roman Catholoc Christian Church (formally the Roman Greek/Roman gods Church) was having a problem keeping the priest from getting members of the congregation pregnant as well as the congregation breeding like rabbits thus the ideals of "Marriage", "Chasity", "Celibacy", and there being a need to have a "licensee to do what other animals do naturally" was invented. (Population control measure) As Far as Swords, Yep , He has a Holy Avenger +5, and because of the the problem during the Time of Troubles that resulted in Mystra's Death not did not only the Natives loose their mentalist Psionics (Psionics based on the Weave/Magic), but All Cavaliers/Paladins got busted down to mere Fighters whether they did anything wrong or not and there are no true "Knights" left in the Forgotten Realms...no reason he can't use the sword as it is alignment restriction, not class restriction. And as far as the swords that Avatars wield...yeah, those take time and effort to make even for goddlings, and the Forgotten Realm gods are hardly omnisentinent or omnipotent and able to whip up a +40 v.s. Humans Sword with a mere thought. Most of them, who were formally mortals in the Forgotten Realm Prime at one time or another would automatically revert to their last mortal form status as they entered there native Plane which might include the equipment they had before ascension (both being out of subconscious habit, as stated in 1st D&D addition Immortals Player/DM Guide) That sword that can kill the incarnation of Malar, the one the king of the Monnshale Isles used, er, doesn't matter as technically lost and no longer in Forgotten Realms (If even servived the destruction of the Darkpool) |
| Khaelieth03-26-07, 06:59 PM | 1. That's Catholic to you. 2. Chastity wasn't a part of the Roman Catholic Church until the 11th century, and we've got to remember that several Popes had children, so how much a part it was is debatable. 3. If your paladin is wedded to someone and according to the pact, he doesn't need to be monogamous, then he can have bastards. |
| DragonOfTheDawn03-30-07, 08:14 AM | Could someone pls state the stats and abilities of STORMBRINGER? I love this sword above all others :P I am a great fan of Elric so i'll vote for STORMBRINGER as the most powerfull one |
| Gemcaster04-02-07, 07:54 AM | Im not sure about all of stormbringers stats but I know its most major feature goes along the lines of: on a critical hit the target must make a fortitude save or be drained of all its health (this health is transfered to the wielder) on a succesfull save it only drains half. |
| Salernodc04-02-07, 02:08 PM | 3.5 edition Tahlshara (uber elven sword in Queen Amlaruil's possession) - 1. +8 vorpal greatsword (+13 enhancement = 3,380,000) 2. provides a +10 natural or deflection bonus to armor class (as a ring of protection or amulet of natural armor; cost = 2,000,000) 3. greater teleport, heal, sunburst 2/day, intensified bull's strength 1/day (4 intelligent item awesome powers = 400,000) 4. item communication = speech, telepathy, read all languages, read magic (11,000) sub-total = 5,791,000 gp (or 6,791,000 if you deem the protection bonus to AC a 150% cost) 5. Tahlshara provides a +10 - +20 bonus to the following knowledge checks: (arcana, history, local [Evermeet, Cormanthor], religion). |
| boards04-05-07, 08:16 PM | Im not sure about all of stormbringers stats but I know its most major feature goes along the lines of: on a critical hit the target must make a fortitude save or be drained of all its health (this health is transfered to the wielder) on a succesfull save it only drains half. It is also sentient, increases strength of weilder (not just health), can slice through magic etc. |
| BrennonGoldeye04-06-07, 09:57 AM | Could someone pls state the stats and abilities of STORMBRINGER? I love this sword above all others :P I am a great fan of Elric so i'll vote for STORMBRINGER as the most powerfull one Im not sure about all of stormbringers stats but I know its most major feature goes along the lines of: on a critical hit the target must make a fortitude save or be drained of all its health (this health is transfered to the wielder) on a succesfull save it only drains half. It is also sentient, increases strength of weilder (not just health), can slice through magic etc. Stormbringer This huge black rune-covered blade is actually a chaotic evil sentient being from another plane which takes the form of a sword on the Prime Material Plane. Stormbringer is possibly the most powerful magic weapon possessed by a mortal anywhere. It has an Intelligence of 18 and an Ego of 20. It is +5 to hit and damage, and every time it hits, it drains energy levels from its opponents. On a successful hit it will either drain all of one half of it's opponent's remaining levels(50% chance of either). Any creature killed by Stormbringer has it's soul or spirit as well as it's energy levels sucked out and devoured. No creature so killed can be raised, resurrected, reincarnated, or brought back by any manner whatsoever. There ya go guys. Note that it didn't slice through magic. It did keep Elric alive(and strong) with the lifedraining thing. |
| Salernodc04-06-07, 01:54 PM | Why are Elric & Stormbringer in a Forgotten Realms board? Not that I mind or care; merely curious.... |
| Ramenth04-06-07, 05:28 PM | Because Blackswords, which I must add are far more widespread than just Stormbringer, are innanely powerful and were statted into Dungeon's and Dragons long ago, and thus are part of the thread. :P Besides, Elric Planewalks all the time; for all we know he's been to the Forgotten Realms. |
| boards04-06-07, 07:32 PM | There ya go guys. Note that it didn't slice through magic. It did keep Elric alive(and strong) with the lifedraining thing. Thanks, I was thinking of the time where Elric goes into the castle of the Balo the Jester (Book 3). He keeps swinging his sword which allows him to keep moving against the magic of the castle. But on rereading that part, it was slicing the chaos, not actual magic.:embarrass |
| Grandmaster_Kane04-07-07, 12:41 PM | Did he wield one? I recall he was just a fighter, not a paladin. actually he was a level 24 cavieler but whatever and my vote is for mask in sword form aka Godsbane |
| selunatic239704-07-07, 07:34 PM | Being that Stormbringer is most definately non canon in the forgotten realms, I too must vote for Godsbane...it was a GOD after all! :) |
| Chanmanm804-07-07, 08:45 PM | GodSend (Major Artifact) Description: This unassuming, coppery blade is permanently stained with the blood of its creator. While the name of this great deity has long been forgotten, their suicide as the final component of its tragic creation is still remembered by immortals today, as that act birthed a weapon that has been responsible for slaying more deities than probably any other. Powers: This +100 longsword is made from pure orichalcum and deals a base 10d10 damage. It deals an extra 1d20 damage for every point of divine bonus possessed by the target. On scoring a critical hit against any deity the sword will sunder their divinity, creating an appropriately sized quintessence elemental (see pages 78-79 for more details on quintessence elementals) under the control of the bearer. **Orichaclum material component has effect on wieght and power as the amount in a weapon or armor increases. At 100% composition, the damage of a weapon multiplies by 12. So the 10d10 base dmg becomes 120d10 base dmg*** Quintessence Elemental This creature resembles a vaguely humanoid form immolated in a brilliant white fire tinged with gold. Its motions are incredibly fast, almost too quick for the eye to see. Quintessence elementals, also known as soul or spirit elementals are the manifest power of a deity divorced from the gods physical being. Certain powerful creatures and epic spells are capable of creating a schism between the god and its divinity. This results in the deities power taking on a life of its own. Quintessence elementals are sometimes confused with fire elementals, although the former are far more brilliant. Quintessence elementals speak all languages, but rarely choose to talk. When one speaks it sounds like the booming proclamations of the almighty. |
| BrennonGoldeye04-10-07, 04:18 PM | Having kept bunnies for a time, they don't do much when you unleash them as a horde against your neighbors... :( :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I would give 50$ to be overrun by a horde of bunnies. Aww, little cuties. Almost as cute as that polarbear cub on the news. :D |
| BelainDefenderofJerusalem04-10-07, 09:44 PM | possibly charons claw. |
| BrennonGoldeye04-10-07, 10:12 PM | Nah, the cub was cuter.:rolleyes: Faerun specific....wielded by a mortal....Tahlshara....no contest. |
| Critalondel04-11-07, 01:33 AM | possibly charons claw. I very much doubt it. |
| Ramenth04-11-07, 01:20 PM | Charons Claw, like Twinkle, is powerful in the fact that it seems to be able to do a billion things its not stated to do. |
| Salernodc04-11-07, 02:10 PM | Being that Stormbringer is most definately non canon in the forgotten realms, I too must vote for Godsbane...it was a GOD after all! :) Except Godsbane no longer exists. The Time of Troubles has been over for almost 20 years and Mask no longer has to hide in the form of a sword. Still voting for Tahlshara - even though there's no official 3rd edition stats. |
| King_Neckchopper04-18-07, 09:06 AM | The Most powerful sword in the Realms is Neckchoppers Guiollitine +10 Lg. Vorpal, Icy Burst, Human-Bane, Laminated & Serrated edge Falchion. Step into the realm your bound 2 get caught from this worldly life you'll soon depart~ Blackthought |
| Koltur04-19-07, 08:20 AM | Tahlshara - 2e - Elves of Evermeet p.71 (has my vote) .. If Black Razor (converted from 1e to 3e) is any indication, this weapon will turn into a lump of garbage, cause quite frankly the 3e ver. of Black Razor is a steaming pile of cow dung (in both the Arms & Equipment guide conversion , as well as the Weapon of Legacy conversion. Both versions, when compared to the original are just plain disgusting and disappointing.) And by comparison of 1st edition weapons, Black Razor > Stormbringer (can see the stats on both in the old Magic Compendiums vol 1-4, don't remember which volume swords were in.. mainly the reason being is that Stormbringer goes dormant after killing 200 people/eating 200 souls.. while Black Razor can feed all day, but the drawback on Black Razor is that it's additional HP/HD is not cumulative) And also, whatever happened to the "Sharpness" power on swords, quite frankly, Sharpness was always a heck of a lot more fun. In our home-brew stuff, on a 20, we'd roll a d6 to see which limb was hacked off.... 1-4 arms/legs, 5 waist, 6 shoulder-to-waist kinda thing... |
| Karsus the Mad04-19-07, 10:29 AM | Somewhat off topic, but what's the other two treasures of Evermeet?:) |
| SwordofShar04-21-07, 10:28 PM | I personally like Charons Claw, I think we've only just begun to see what the sword can really do, and in the hands of its current wielder...should make things pretty interesting. Khazid'hea is my favorite sword. It's ruthless and I love the subtle interactions it has with it's wielder. But as far as the most powerful sword...I'm not sure, but I do know there are some Moon Blades out there that are extremely old, and have ALOT of abilities and powers. |
| The WarOverlord04-22-07, 06:58 AM | Except Godsbane no longer exists. The Time of Troubles has been over for almost 20 years and Mask no longer has to hide in the form of a sword. Still voting for Tahlshara - even though there's no official 3rd edition stats. The Sword of Cymych Hugh is also lost from being used to destroy the Darkpool, but as a +4 sword that was design to slay the Avatars of Bhaal it was the most powerful sowrd a mortal could weild that wasn't a Avatar/artifact thingy, it Was once the most powerful Sword on Toril. |
| Puritan1304-23-07, 02:58 AM | Tahlshara - 2e - Elves of Evermeet p.71 (has my vote) .. If Black Razor (converted from 1e to 3e) is any indication, this weapon will turn into a lump of garbage, cause quite frankly the 3e ver. of Black Razor is a steaming pile of cow dung (in both the Arms & Equipment guide conversion , as well as the Weapon of Legacy conversion. Both versions, when compared to the original are just plain disgusting and disappointing.) And by comparison of 1st edition weapons, Black Razor > Stormbringer (can see the stats on both in the old Magic Compendiums vol 1-4, don't remember which volume swords were in.. mainly the reason being is that Stormbringer goes dormant after killing 200 people/eating 200 souls.. while Black Razor can feed all day, but the drawback on Black Razor is that it's additional HP/HD is not cumulative) And also, whatever happened to the "Sharpness" power on swords, quite frankly, Sharpness was always a heck of a lot more fun. In our home-brew stuff, on a 20, we'd roll a d6 to see which limb was hacked off.... 1-4 arms/legs, 5 waist, 6 shoulder-to-waist kinda thing...I have houseruled Sharpness back into the game. It doesn't do what it did in 2e. It doubles the threat range of the weapon, and unlike keen, stacks with your improved critical feat. |
| BrennonGoldeye04-23-07, 07:47 PM | Somewhat off topic, but what's the other two treasures of Evermeet?:) Sorry to take so long. The Chalice of Labelas is pretty much an elven Cup of Al-Aqbar(sp?). The Crown of the Sun is a silver circlet with 1 gold leaf that has helm of brilliance, helm of telepathy, and helm of I can't remember at the moment.;) Both are in the care of Amlaruil of course.:elf: |
| Longstrider2305-01-07, 06:52 PM | The Cresent Blade (War of the Spider Queen). |
| Fingoldfin05-10-07, 02:13 AM | That would be Stormbringer. No "The". I love this little demon, but its kibble compared to several swords in D&D, let alone AD&D. As a side note I do believe Elric is the highest level(69th)NPC in canon. That's another thread though. Lets see... Didn't they phrase things so cute back then.:D or..... Hmm, show of hands? I think Elric is tied with Ioulaum (elder brain lich wizard 31/archmage 5/Netherese arcanist 5) That makes Ioulaum at least CR69. |
| BrennonGoldeye05-10-07, 05:37 PM | I believe Ioulaum's CR hovers in the 40's. Not sure though. :thinks: |
| Lord_Steve05-10-07, 10:23 PM | Khazidhea!!!!!!! Otherwise known as "cutter" Inteeligent sword that seeks out the best fighter possible, can easily dominate it's user if the user doesnt have enough willpower, can cut through ANYTHING!!!!!! If that aint the best sword ever I dont know what to say! |
| Karsus the Mad05-11-07, 10:03 AM | I believe Ioulaum's CR hovers in the 40's. Not sure though. :thinks: 41(levels)+2(lich)+25 (or 26, can't remembeR) being an elder brain. By the book, he's a CR 68 or 69. However, it's questionable as to whether or not being an elder brain would add that much of a challenge rating to him, as other than some HD, he really doesn't gain all that much (tho' double epic slots is cool). I think someone tagged him more accurately as CR 58. |