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Does damage from the +1 Talon Longsword from LMoP count as magical damage?
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One of my players has Talon, a +1 Longsword that deals slashing damage.
In regards to a creature that has "resistance to damage from non-magical weapons", does Talon deal magical or non-magical damage?
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One of my players has Talon, a +1 Longsword that deals slashing damage.
In regards to a creature that has "resistance to damage from non-magical weapons", does Talon deal magical or non-magical damage?
dnd-5e magic-items weapons damage-resistance
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I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
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Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
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Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
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If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
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One of my players has Talon, a +1 Longsword that deals slashing damage.
In regards to a creature that has "resistance to damage from non-magical weapons", does Talon deal magical or non-magical damage?
dnd-5e magic-items weapons damage-resistance
edited 7 mins ago
NautArch
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BradenA8
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One of my players has Talon, a +1 Longsword that deals slashing damage.
In regards to a creature that has "resistance to damage from non-magical weapons", does Talon deal magical or non-magical damage?
dnd-5e magic-items weapons damage-resistance
dnd-5e magic-items weapons damage-resistance
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BradenA8
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edited 7 mins ago
NautArch
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NautArch
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NautArch
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NautArch
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BradenA8
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I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
2
Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
1
Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
1
If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
– Cubic
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I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
2
Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
1
Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
1
If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
– Cubic
15 mins ago
3
3
I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
2
2
Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
1
1
Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
1
1
If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
– Cubic
15 mins ago
If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
– Cubic
15 mins ago
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The only item in published material that matches this description is a +1 weapon (DMG 213), which is a magical item and thus bypasses resistance to non-magical attacks.
However your DM is free to invent any item. Possibly the sword is of such craftsmanship that it performs better in combat. In that case it might not be considered a magical item and to overcome resistance to non-magical attacks.
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Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
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Yes
In this case the answer is yes, as Talon is a magical item which confers a bonus of +1 to attack and damage it counts as a magical item for the purposes of negating damage resistance.
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2 Answers
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Ask your DM
The only item in published material that matches this description is a +1 weapon (DMG 213), which is a magical item and thus bypasses resistance to non-magical attacks.
However your DM is free to invent any item. Possibly the sword is of such craftsmanship that it performs better in combat. In that case it might not be considered a magical item and to overcome resistance to non-magical attacks.
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
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Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
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up vote
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Ask your DM
The only item in published material that matches this description is a +1 weapon (DMG 213), which is a magical item and thus bypasses resistance to non-magical attacks.
However your DM is free to invent any item. Possibly the sword is of such craftsmanship that it performs better in combat. In that case it might not be considered a magical item and to overcome resistance to non-magical attacks.
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
1
Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
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up vote
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Ask your DM
The only item in published material that matches this description is a +1 weapon (DMG 213), which is a magical item and thus bypasses resistance to non-magical attacks.
However your DM is free to invent any item. Possibly the sword is of such craftsmanship that it performs better in combat. In that case it might not be considered a magical item and to overcome resistance to non-magical attacks.
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
Ask your DM
The only item in published material that matches this description is a +1 weapon (DMG 213), which is a magical item and thus bypasses resistance to non-magical attacks.
However your DM is free to invent any item. Possibly the sword is of such craftsmanship that it performs better in combat. In that case it might not be considered a magical item and to overcome resistance to non-magical attacks.
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
edited 11 mins ago
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
answered 1 hour ago
Szega
35.5k4147180
35.5k4147180
1
Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
add a comment |Â
1
Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
1
1
Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
Just a minor nit-pick... there is no such thing as magical damage. There are damage types and they are from a magical attack or they are not. Monster Manual Errata's first entry might be worth referencing.
– Slagmoth
16 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
@Slagmoth True, addressed.
– Szega
8 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
OP provided more details as to what their +1 Longsword actually is (and is from). You may need to update your answer.
– NautArch
6 mins ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
@KorvinStarmast I don't have LMoP so can't reference where that item is detailed nor what its entry actually says. I had started an answer until I realized I couldn't give it enough weight with citation tbh.
– Slagmoth
41 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
Your last two sentences are about items from previous editions. They don't fit this edition, though you are correct that a DM could create them. @Slagmoth Ok, fair enough.
– KorvinStarmast
35 secs ago
add a comment |Â
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Yes
In this case the answer is yes, as Talon is a magical item which confers a bonus of +1 to attack and damage it counts as a magical item for the purposes of negating damage resistance.
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Josh
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Yes
In this case the answer is yes, as Talon is a magical item which confers a bonus of +1 to attack and damage it counts as a magical item for the purposes of negating damage resistance.
answered 4 mins ago
Josh
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Yes
In this case the answer is yes, as Talon is a magical item which confers a bonus of +1 to attack and damage it counts as a magical item for the purposes of negating damage resistance.
answered 4 mins ago
Josh
1,485416
Yes
In this case the answer is yes, as Talon is a magical item which confers a bonus of +1 to attack and damage it counts as a magical item for the purposes of negating damage resistance.
answered 4 mins ago
Josh
1,485416
answered 4 mins ago
Josh
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answered 4 mins ago
Josh
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answered 4 mins ago
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I don't see how this is a duplicate of the linked question. I believe this question is "Is a +1 longsword magical?" while the linked question is about what magic items do
– lucasvw
1 hour ago
2
Whereas I don't see how they aren't duplicates. "Does damage from a +1 weapon count as magical damage (for the purposes of bypassing a creature's 'resistance to damage from non-magical weapons' as implied by the body text)?" and "Do magic weapons bypass a monsters' resistance to non-magic weapons?" are, in my mind, exactly the same. If the OP is in fact asking if a +1 longsword is magical then that needs to be clarified.
– Purple Monkey
1 hour ago
1
Is this a standard item or a homebrew?
– NautArch
1 hour ago
@NautArch it is Talon, the +1 Longsword that is written into the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign.
– BradenA8
40 mins ago
1
If other descriptions don't contradict this, a +X weapon is always magical. "Magical" isn't a damage type (it's still slashing damage) it's just a different source.
– Cubic
15 mins ago