MageslayerWeapon 8
Source Pathfinder Battlecry!
Damage 1d6 Slashing
Type Martial
Price 500 gp
Weight 1 bulk
This roughly forged +1 striking scimitar is a favorite instrument of battlefield operatives seeking to weaken an enemy's forces by strategically eliminating their magical support. A mageslayer deals an additional 1d6 spirit damage to any creature it Strikes that's capable of casting spells from the arcane tradition. When wearing or wielding a mageslayer, you gain resistance 5 to damage from spells from the arcane tradition.
Traits
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
ForcefulThis weapon becomes more dangerous as you build momentum. When you attack with it more than once on your turn, the second attack gains a circumstance bonus to damage equal to the number of weapon damage dice, and each subsequent attack gains a circumstance bonus to damage equal to double the number of weapon damage dice.
MagicalSomething with the magical trait is imbued with magical energies not tied to a specific tradition of magic. Some items or effects are closely tied to a particular tradition of magic. In these cases, the item has the arcane, divine, occult, or primal trait instead of the magical trait. Any of these traits indicate that the item is magical.
SweepThis weapon makes wide sweeping or spinning attacks, making it easier to attack multiple enemies. When you attack with this weapon, you gain a +1 circumstance bonus to your attack roll if you already attempted to attack a different target this turn using this weapon.