Home; Rules ; Quick Reference; Optional, Variant, and Expanded Rules; Tables; Books ; View All/Homebrew; 2014 Player's Handbook; Monster Manual; Dungeon Master's Guide; 2015 Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide; 2016 Volo's Guide to Monsters; 2017 Xanathar's Guide to Everything; 2018 Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes; Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica Depends a bit on whether the Revenant Blade's Elf racial restriction is in place. Oath of Redemption, Glory (Honor), or Vengeance would all be fitting of a Zuko type character. Generally the weapon is kind of weak so I've known people to rule it both like some older PC games used to so it's not sacrificing function for form. I initially wanted to do a Kensei Monk, but found out about the Special Property restriction. So, how good is great weapon fighting for the DBS? Same as a greatsword in this regard. I’ve looked at Valor Bard, Samurai Fighter and a general look on Paladins, haven’t been completely sold on either. It doesn't matter if it's just one weapon, you wield it with two-hands when you attack so the bonus doesn't apply. You are descended from a master of the double-blade, and some of that mastery has passed on to you. Revenant gives you the only Heavy Finesse weapon and +1 AC and +1 Str or Dex. If you want to be DEX-based and unarmoured, though, there's really only one choice; Barbarian for 1-2 levels (for that juicy DEX/CON Unarmoured Defense combined with Reckless Attacks) and the rest into either Rogue or Ranger. Going Two-Weapon Fighting plus Revenant Blade would be a +2.5+DEX improvement (on average) on the off-hand attack, which is WAY better at low level, and still better after a swords bard picks up Extra Attack. Viable class for using the Double-Bladed Scimitar. The Double Scimitar is Two Handed but not Heavy, similar to the Greatclub. Take the Improved Pact Weapon Invocation. Pardon me for asking, but why are both ends of the double weapon treated as two-handed? The double-bladed scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. Flame Tongue Double-Bladed Scimitar. Hunters mark works well with the bonus action attack. The weapon might also be known as a double scimitar or twin blade. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon. During wielding a double-bladed weapon by two hands, which you gain +1 AC. You gain the following benefits: • Increase your Dexterity or Strength score by 1, to a maximum of 20. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Like what, the only thing that kills that is wis, int or cha saves. The VDS is a 2d4+stat two handed weapon that inherently gives a 1d4+stat bonus action attack. Legendary Force (Ex): At 5th level, you become a true master of the double scimitar. Could a double bladed scimitar be a flametounge? Been a whole lot of fun spinning in as a whirling dervish and then whipping out of there. Alas this shook your character so much they could not reasonably Bladesing with the weapon until they got their vengeance/found some healing/found inner peace. Revenant gives you the only Heavy Finesse weapon. This sword is cursed and possessed by a vengeful spirit. Potentially, consider Defensive Duellist as it enables +proficiency to your AC on a reaction. Double-Bladed Scimitar and Dueling? Swashbuckler Rogue could also take advantage of this, esp with a Hexblade dip. I'd personally prefer the Rogue version; combining the Unarmoured Defense, Danger Sense, the extra HP from starting Barbarian, Evasion, Uncanny Dodge and Rage's damage resistance, a Roguebarian is nigh-impossible to kill while outputting a respectable but not outrageous amount of damage and providing a lovely amount of Roguish utility. This ability allows you to treat both ends of the Valenar double scimitar as two-handed weapons, even when you use it as a double weapon. Double Weapon. 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