Arrow of Slaying — D&D 5e Magic Item (Very Rare)

Q: Does Arrow of Slaying require attunement?

No, Arrow of Slaying does not require attunement — any character can use it straight away.

CategoryAmmunition

RarityVery Rare

AttunementNot required

Description

Weapon (arrow), very rare

An arrow of slaying is a magic weapon meant to slay a particular kind of creature. Some are more focused than others; for example, there are both arrows of dragon slaying and arrows of blue dragon slaying. If a creature belonging to the type, race, or group associated with an arrow of slaying takes damage from the arrow, the creature must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking an extra 6d10 piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much extra damage on a successful one.

Once an arrow of slaying deals its extra damage to a creature, it becomes a nonmagical arrow.

Other types of magic ammunition of this kind exist, such as bolts of slaying meant for a crossbow, though arrows are most common.

Using Arrow of Slaying

Arrow of Slaying is a very rare ammunition. It needs no attunement, so it's an easy pickup for any character. Drop it into a hoard or a shop that matches its rarity to keep your treasure feeling earned.

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