Vorpal Sword — D&D 5e Magic Item (Legendary)

Q: Does Vorpal Sword require attunement?

No, Vorpal Sword does not require attunement — any character can use it straight away.

CategoryWeapon

RarityLegendary

AttunementNot required

Description

Weapon (any sword that deals slashing damage), legendary (requires attunement)

You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. In addition, the weapon ignores resistance to slashing damage.

When you attack a creature that has at least one head with this weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, you cut off one of the creature's heads. The creature dies if it can't survive without the lost head. A creature is immune to this effect if it is immune to slashing damage, doesn't have or need a head, has legendary actions, or the GM decides that the creature is too big for its head to be cut off with this weapon. Such a creature instead takes an extra 6d8 slashing damage from the hit.

Using Vorpal Sword

Vorpal Sword is a legendary weapon. 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.

From the shop