Backbiter (Magic Spear)

==Dungeon Master Guide==
This is, to all tests, a magical spear with a +1 bonus (or at the DM's option +2 or +3). It may even function normally in combat against a deadly enemy, but each time it is used in melee against a foe, there is a one in 20 cumulative chance that it will function against its wielder. Once it begins functioning in this way, you can't get rid of it without a remove curse spell. The character always seems to find the spear in his hand despite his best efforts or intentions.
When the curse takes effect, the spear curls around to strike its wielder in the back, negating any shield and Dexterity bonuses to Armor Class, and inflicting normal damage. The curse even functions when the spear is hurled, but if the wielder has hurled the spear, the damage done to the hurler will be double. Once the spear has returned to him, the character will again find himself compelled to use the spear.
==Encyclopedia Magica==
Any tests conducted on this spear will only reveal that it is a magical spear with a +1 bonus (or at the DM's option +2 or +3). It may even function normally in combat against a deadly enemy, but each time it is used in melee against a foe, there is a 1 in 20 cumulative chance that it turns against its wielder. Once it begins functioning in this way, it can't be gotten rid without a remove curse spell. The character always seems to find the spear in his or her hand despite all efforts and intentions.
When the curse takes effect, the spear curls around to strike its wielder in the back, negating any shield or Dexterity bonuses to Armor Class, and inflicting normal damage. The curse even functions when the spear is hurled, but if the wielder has hurled the spear, it is released: the damage done to the hurler is doubled, however. Once the spear has returned, the character is again compelled to use the spear.
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Category:Magic Spears
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