# Holy Avenger *Legendary (requires attunement by a paladin)*  You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a Fiend or an Undead with it, that creature takes an extra `2d10` Radiant damage. While you hold the drawn weapon, it creates a 10-foot [Emanation](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb.md) originating from you. You and all creatures [Friendly](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/friendly-attitude-xphb.md) to you in the [Emanation](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb.md) have [Advantage](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md) on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. If you have 17 or more levels in the Paladin class, the size of the [Emanation](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb.md) increases to 30 feet. **Variants**: - [Holy Avenger Antimatter Rifle](#Holy%20Avenger%20Antimatter%20Rifle) - [Holy Avenger Automatic Rifle](#Holy%20Avenger%20Automatic%20Rifle) - [Holy Avenger Battleaxe](#Holy%20Avenger%20Battleaxe) - [Holy Avenger Blowgun](#Holy%20Avenger%20Blowgun) - [Holy Avenger Club](#Holy%20Avenger%20Club) - [Holy Avenger Dagger](#Holy%20Avenger%20Dagger) - [Holy Avenger Dart](#Holy%20Avenger%20Dart) - [Holy Avenger Double-Bladed Scimitar](#Holy%20Avenger%20Double-Bladed%20Scimitar) - [Holy Avenger Flail](#Holy%20Avenger%20Flail) - [Holy Avenger Glaive](#Holy%20Avenger%20Glaive) - [Holy Avenger Greataxe](#Holy%20Avenger%20Greataxe) - [Holy Avenger Greatclub](#Holy%20Avenger%20Greatclub) - [Holy Avenger Greatsword](#Holy%20Avenger%20Greatsword) - [Holy Avenger Halberd](#Holy%20Avenger%20Halberd) - [Holy Avenger Hand Crossbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Hand%20Crossbow) - [Holy Avenger Handaxe](#Holy%20Avenger%20Handaxe) - [Holy Avenger Heavy Crossbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Heavy%20Crossbow) - [Holy Avenger Hooked Shortspear](#Holy%20Avenger%20Hooked%20Shortspear) - [Holy Avenger Hoopak](#Holy%20Avenger%20Hoopak) - [Holy Avenger Hunting Rifle](#Holy%20Avenger%20Hunting%20Rifle) - [Holy Avenger Javelin](#Holy%20Avenger%20Javelin) - [Holy Avenger Lance](#Holy%20Avenger%20Lance) - [Holy Avenger Laser Pistol](#Holy%20Avenger%20Laser%20Pistol) - [Holy Avenger Laser Rifle](#Holy%20Avenger%20Laser%20Rifle) - [Holy Avenger Light Crossbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Light%20Crossbow) - [Holy Avenger Light Hammer](#Holy%20Avenger%20Light%20Hammer) - [Holy Avenger Light Repeating Crossbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Light%20Repeating%20Crossbow) - [Holy Avenger Longbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Longbow) - [Holy Avenger Longsword](#Holy%20Avenger%20Longsword) - [Holy Avenger Mace](#Holy%20Avenger%20Mace) - [Holy Avenger Maul](#Holy%20Avenger%20Maul) - [Holy Avenger Morningstar](#Holy%20Avenger%20Morningstar) - [Holy Avenger Musket](#Holy%20Avenger%20Musket) - [Holy Avenger Pike](#Holy%20Avenger%20Pike) - [Holy Avenger Pistol](#Holy%20Avenger%20Pistol) - [Holy Avenger Quarterstaff](#Holy%20Avenger%20Quarterstaff) - [Holy Avenger Rapier](#Holy%20Avenger%20Rapier) - [Holy Avenger Revolver](#Holy%20Avenger%20Revolver) - [Holy Avenger Scimitar](#Holy%20Avenger%20Scimitar) - [Holy Avenger Semiautomatic Pistol](#Holy%20Avenger%20Semiautomatic%20Pistol) - [Holy Avenger Shortbow](#Holy%20Avenger%20Shortbow) - [Holy Avenger Shortsword](#Holy%20Avenger%20Shortsword) - [Holy Avenger Shotgun](#Holy%20Avenger%20Shotgun) - [Holy Avenger Sickle](#Holy%20Avenger%20Sickle) - [Holy Avenger Sling](#Holy%20Avenger%20Sling) - [Holy Avenger Spear](#Holy%20Avenger%20Spear) - [Holy Avenger Staff](#Holy%20Avenger%20Staff) - [Holy Avenger Trident](#Holy%20Avenger%20Trident) - [Holy Avenger War Pick](#Holy%20Avenger%20War%20Pick) - [Holy Avenger Warhammer](#Holy%20Avenger%20Warhammer) - [Holy Avenger Whip](#Holy%20Avenger%20Whip) - [Holy Avenger Wooden Staff](#Holy%20Avenger%20Wooden%20Staff) - [Holy Avenger Yklwa](#Holy%20Avenger%20Yklwa) ### Holy Avenger Antimatter Rifle - **Damage**: 6d8 necrotic - **Range**: 120/360 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 10.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Automatic Rifle - **Damage**: 2d8 piercing - **Range**: 80/240 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Burst Fire](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Burst%20Fire), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 8.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Battleaxe - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d8 slashing - Two-handed: 1d10 slashing - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Blowgun - **Damage**: 1 piercing - **Range**: 25/100 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading) - **Weight**: 1.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Club - **Damage**: 1d4 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Dagger - **Damage**: 1d4 piercing - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light), [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 1.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Dart - **Damage**: 1d4 piercing - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 0.25 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Double-Bladed Scimitar - **Damage**: 2d4 slashing - **Properties**: [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed), special - **Weight**: 6.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Flail - **Damage**: 1d8 bludgeoning - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Glaive - **Damage**: 1d10 slashing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Reach](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reach), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 6.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Greataxe - **Damage**: 1d12 slashing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 7.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Greatclub - **Damage**: 1d8 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 10.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Greatsword - **Damage**: 2d6 slashing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 6.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Halberd - **Damage**: 1d10 slashing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Reach](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reach), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 6.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Hand Crossbow - **Damage**: 1d6 piercing - **Range**: 30/120 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Handaxe - **Damage**: 1d6 slashing - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light), [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Heavy Crossbow - **Damage**: 1d10 piercing - **Range**: 100/400 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 18.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Hooked Shortspear - **Damage**: 1d4 piercing - **Properties**: [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Hoopak - **Damage**: 1d6 piercing - **Range**: 40/160 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed), special - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Hunting Rifle - **Damage**: 2d10 piercing - **Range**: 80/240 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 8.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Javelin - **Damage**: 1d6 piercing - **Range**: 30/120 - **Properties**: [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Lance - **Damage**: 1d10 piercing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Reach](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reach) - **Weight**: 6.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Laser Pistol - **Damage**: 3d6 radiant - **Range**: 40/120 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Laser Rifle - **Damage**: 3d8 radiant - **Range**: 100/300 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 7.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Light Crossbow - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Range**: 80/320 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 5.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Light Hammer - **Damage**: 1d4 bludgeoning - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light), [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Light Repeating Crossbow - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Range**: 40/160 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 5.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Longbow - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Range**: 150/600 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Longsword - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d8 slashing - Two-handed: 1d10 slashing - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Mace - **Damage**: 1d6 bludgeoning - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Maul - **Damage**: 2d6 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 10.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Morningstar - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Musket - **Damage**: 1d12 piercing - **Range**: 40/120 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 10.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Pike - **Damage**: 1d10 piercing - **Properties**: [Heavy](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Reach](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reach), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 18.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Pistol - **Damage**: 1d10 piercing - **Range**: 30/90 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Loading](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Loading) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Quarterstaff - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d6 bludgeoning - Two-handed: 1d8 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Rapier - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Revolver - **Damage**: 2d8 piercing - **Range**: 40/120 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Scimitar - **Damage**: 1d6 slashing - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Semiautomatic Pistol - **Damage**: 2d6 piercing - **Range**: 50/150 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Shortbow - **Damage**: 1d6 piercing - **Range**: 80/320 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Shortsword - **Damage**: 1d6 piercing - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Shotgun - **Damage**: 2d8 piercing - **Range**: 30/90 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition), [Reload](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reload), [Two-Handed](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Two-Handed) - **Weight**: 7.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Sickle - **Damage**: 1d4 slashing - **Properties**: [Light](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Light) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Sling - **Damage**: 1d4 bludgeoning - **Range**: 30/120 - **Properties**: [Ammunition](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Ammunition) ### Holy Avenger Spear - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d6 piercing - Two-handed: 1d8 piercing - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown), [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Staff - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d6 bludgeoning - Two-handed: 1d8 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Trident - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d8 piercing - Two-handed: 1d10 piercing - **Range**: 20/60 - **Properties**: [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown), [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger War Pick - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d8 piercing - Two-handed: 1d10 piercing - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 2.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Warhammer - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d8 bludgeoning - Two-handed: 1d10 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 5.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Whip - **Damage**: 1d4 slashing - **Properties**: [Finesse](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Finesse), [Reach](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Reach) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Wooden Staff - **Damage**: - One-handed: 1d6 bludgeoning - Two-handed: 1d8 bludgeoning - **Properties**: [Versatile](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Versatile) - **Weight**: 4.0 lbs. ### Holy Avenger Yklwa - **Damage**: 1d8 piercing - **Range**: 10/30 - **Properties**: [Thrown](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/item-properties.md#Thrown) - **Weight**: 3.0 lbs. *Source: Dungeon Master's Guide (2024) p. 269*