Ankylo Hammer (Morphed)

Melee Weapon (Martial, Warhammer/Flail), Artifact, Requires Attunement

Damage: 1d8 (1d10)
Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Properties: Versatile (as a Warhammer)

“This powerful bludgeoning weapon is made from the fossilized remains of the Ankylosaurus, an ancient beast that was known for its weapon-like tail and armored carapace. 

The hammer is crafted using the flexible spine/tail vertebrae of the creature, allowing the weapon to disperse the vibrations of each devastating blow. Curiously, the yellow crystal embedded in the weapon seems to respond when it’s used in battle… Further study is needed.”

You gain a +1 to attack rolls with this magic weapon. Additionally, this weapon has a Reach of 10 ft. 

Protective Shell - As a Bonus Action, you perform  a disorienting orbiting flourish around your body until the end of your next turn. While this effect is active, your enemies have Disadvantage on their attack rolls against you and you have Disadvantage on Attack Rolls. Additionally, while performing this flourish, your speed is reduced by half. 

Thunderous Slam - As an Action, you slam the hammer down with a thunderous crash, on a point within 15ft. All creatures in a 5ft. radius of that point must make a DC15 Constitution saving throw. Failure: 3d8 Thunder damage and knocked Prone. Success: Half damage and not knocked Prone. You may use this feature a number of times equal to your Proficiency modifier and regain all uses on a Long Rest. 

Call the Spirit - Housed inside the crystals embedded in this weapon is the spirit of the ancient beast whose bones were used in its creation. The Ankylosaurus.

As an action you can literally call upon the great spirit’s power by loudly calling its name in battle to temporarily empower your weapon beyond its normal capabilities. You gain access to the empowered version of the weapon’s stat and changes listed below.

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You gain a +2 to attack rolls with this magic weapon. Additionally, this weapon’s Reach is increased to 20 ft. 

Protective Shell (MORPHED) - When using this ability, you now create a 10ft. Emanation around yourself. Attacks against any allies within the Emanation are also made at Disadvantage.

Thunderous Slam (MORPHED) - When using this ability the Range is increased to 30ft and the radius of the ability is increased to 15ft. Additionally, the damage is increased to 5d8 and creatures hit by this ability have Disadvantage on their Saving Throw.