Notes

Name: Soulrender, the Ascendant Scythe

Dormant Version (Rare):

Description: Soulrender is a mesmerizing weapon of shadow and steel. Its sleek black blade glimmers with an otherworldly sheen, adorned with meticulously etched engravings that dance with ethereal light. The hilt is wrapped in supple, obsidian-hued leather, and a single crimson gemstone, pulsating with arcane energy, rests in the pommel. As you grip the scythe, a whispered voice echoes in your mind, the sentience of the weapon stirring with curiosity and anticipation.

Effect:

• As a melee weapon, Soulrender functions as a +1 magic longsword/longbow. As a ranged weapon, it functions as a longbow with a range of 150/600 feet.
• Soulrender is a sentient weapon with an Intelligence score of 12, Wisdom score of 14 and Charisma score of 16. It can communicate telepathically with its wielder. It has hearing and darkvision to 120 ft.
• While attuned to Soulrender, the Hexblade Warlocks and Oath of Vengeance Paladins gains a +1 bonus to their spell attack rolls and saving throw DC for spells cast using their Pact Magic and Divine Magic features.

Awakened Version (Very Rare):

Description: Soulrender, has undergone a profound metamorphosis, embodying both elegance and menace. The blade emanates an incandescent glow, a fusion of radiant and shadowy energies that intertwine with every stroke. The engravings upon its surface shimmer with arcane brilliance, evoking a sense of forbidden power. The hilt, now enveloped in a wispy, ethereal mist, grants an ethereal connection between wielder and weapon. The sentience within the scythe resonates with heightened awareness, a guide and companion in the arcane mysteries.

Effect (in addition to the Dormant Version benefits):

• As a melee weapon, Soulrender now functions as a +2 magic longsword/longbow. As a ranged weapon, its range increases to 200/800 feet.
• The user gains resistance to necrotic damage.
• When the user, uses the "Hexblade's Curse" feature, the critical range extends to 18 rather than 19.
• Once per short rest, the wielder can use a bonus action to unleash an Divined Hex Strike. The next successful attack with Soulrender deals an additional 6d6 force or radiant damage.

Exalted Version (Legendary):

Description: In its Exalted form, Soulrender stands as a pinnacle of divine craftsmanship and profane artistry. The blade is a tempest of intertwining shadows and radiant light, swirling in a mesmerizing dance that defies comprehension. Each etching upon the blade pulses with potent arcane energy, revealing the secrets of ancient magics. The hilt is now enshrouded in an ethereal mist, exuding an aura of raw power. As you grasp the scythe, the sentience within resonates with an amplified presence, an entity steeped in both wisdom and darkness, a willing partner in the pursuit of ascendance.

Effect (in addition to the Dormant and Awakened Version benefits):

• As a melee weapon, Soulrender now functions as a +3 magic longsword. As a ranged weapon, its range increases to 250/1000 feet.
• The hexblade warlock gains immunity to necrotic damage.
• Once per long rest, the wielder can activate Soul Devourer. Upon hitting a target with Soulrender, they can choose to consume the target's soul, instantly killing them if they fail a DC 18 Charisma saving throw. If the target succeeds, they take an additional 10d6 necrotic damage.
• The wielder gains the ability to summon Shadow Blades of the Abundent Darkness. Once per short rest, they can summon spectral blades that orbit around them, granting advantage on weapon attacks with Soulrender for 1 minute. There is 10 spectral blades that hovers with the Soulrender. The user can choose to use the blades for extra damage. Each blade deals additional 1d6 necrotic damage and can travel with attacks. After a blade used for an attack, the spectral blade that used, vanishes immediately. The user can use more than once blade in a single turn.