Dread HelmEquipment 4
Source Pathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered)
Price 100 gp
Weight light
The faceplate of a dread helm has a fierce visage that magnifies the effects of fear. Concealed within is a reservoir that can hold a single Dread Ampoule, which takes 3 Interact actions to install.
Activate 1 (manipulate)
Requirements A dread ampoule is installed in the helm
Effect The dread ampoule atomizes, creating a fear-inducing mist that hangs around your face for 3 rounds. The mist grants an item bonus to Intimidation checks equal to the dread ampoule's item bonus. The mist also deals mental damage equal to the dread ampoule's splash damage to all creatures within a 5-foot emanation other than you. The activation uses up the dread ampoule, and the helm can't be activated again until a new one is installed.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
AlchemicalAlchemical items are powered by reactions of alchemical reagents. Unless otherwise noted, alchemical items aren't magical and don't radiate a magical aura. Alchemical creatures are partially powered by alchemical reactions.
AuraAn aura is an emanation that continually ebbs out from you, affecting creatures within a certain radius. Aura can also refer to the magical signature of an item.
EmotionThis effect alters a creature's emotions. Effects with this trait always have the mental trait as well. Creatures with special training or that have mechanical or artificial intelligence are immune to emotion effects.
FearFear effects evoke the emotion of fear. Effects with this trait always have the mental and emotion traits as well.
MentalA mental effect can alter the target's mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.