Merciful
This rune turns a weapon nonlethal so a fighter can subdue rather than kill, and a solid hit leaves the target haunted by sudden guilt.
Merciful weapons are sheathed in an unmistakable wispy green aura recognized by both gladiators and guards around the world. A merciful weapon has the nonlethal trait and can't be used to make a lethal attack. Any persistent damage the weapon would deal is negated.
On a critical hit, a merciful weapon causes the target to become with the weapon's wielder for 1 minute, as the target is bombarded with feelings of guilt and remorse. This is a mental effect. If you have access to the weapon's critical specialization effect, you choose whether to use it or the merciful effect.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 4 |
| Price | 70 gp |
| Bulk | — |
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