Information on Elven Thin Blade

[Celtavian]

I don't have the Dragon Magazine with the elven thin blade in it and a player wants to use one.

Can someone list the combat statistics for the elven thin blade? Can you apply weapon finesse for the elven thin blade?

What is the story behind the blade also? Is it just a better longsword or does it have some kind of story to it?

Any info would be appreciated.

 

[DarkJester]

I think its exactly like a rapier in all aspects except that its 1d8 and a Exotic weapon.

 

[Staffan]

As I recall, it's just a souped-up longsword/rapier: 1d8 damage, threat range 18-20, exotic weapon. I'm pretty certain you could use finesse with it, but I'm not 100%.

 

[Dr. Zoom]

It is more like a rapier than a longsword because it is a piercing weapon. Here are the stats:

Elven Thinblade
Category: Exotic, Melee
Damage: 1d8
Critical: 18-20/x2
Weight: 2
Type: P
Size: M

It may be finessed by Medium-size creatures.

 

[Crothian]

AS an exotic weapon it's fine. I've had one used in a campaign and it never caused any problems.

 

[Grommilus]

yah, basically the blade is to a rapier what a bastard sword is to a longsword =)

Grom

 

[tarcil]

Greetings

The question of the topic was never answered. Which Dragon is this in? I really would like to see it myself.

Edward

 

[kreynolds]

Which Dragon is this in? I really would like to see it myself.

Nah. You don't need to do that. Besides, we made it up.

 

[RogueJK]

Greetings

The question of the topic was never answered. Which Dragon is this in? I really would like to see it myself.

Edward

Dragon #275

What is the story behind the blade also?

The description for the weapon states...
"This rapierlike weapon is favored by dextrous elven fighters and rogues alike. Its thin, flexible blade slips easily into the seams of armor. Some elven nobles carry a thinblade--decorated with intricate filigree and tiny gemstones--as a sign of their station, even if they aren't proficient in its use."