Battle Scythe (3.5e Equipment)

The Battle Scythe is, to the more common Scythe, like the Greatsword compared to the simple Longsword. Indeed, another name for the Battle Scythe is Greatscythe. As the Battle Scythe requires lots of training and practice to be used efficiently in combat, it is usually custom-made for the intended wielder which means each is at least of masterwork quality and leads to multiple variations in design between different examples. The Battle Scythe may or may not include handles or have a curved or straight shaft.

Battle Scythe

Exotic Two-Handed Melee Critical: ×4 Range Increment: - Type: piercing or slashing Hardness: 5
Size	Cost^1	Damage	Weight^1	hp
Fine	5	1d4	2 lb.	1
Diminutive	15	1d6	5 lb.	1
Tiny	25	1d8	8 lb.	3
Small	75	1d10	10 lb.	7
Medium	75	2d6	12 lb.	15
Large	150	3d6	15 lb.	30
Huge	300	4d6	20 lb.	60
Gargantuan	600	6d6	35 lb.	120
Colossal	1200	8d6	70 lb.	240
The SRD only gives a means to determine costs and weights of weapons for Large and Small versions based on the Medium weapons. Any other supplied values are the author's best determination.

This weapon can be used to trip opponents. If you are tripped during your own trip attempt then you may drop the Battle Scythe to avoid being tripped.

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