Giant Slayer 5e
Weapon (any axe or sword), rare
You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
When you hit a giant with it, the giant takes an extra 2d6 damage of the weapon's type and must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or fall prone. For the purpose of this weapon, "giant" refers to any creature with the giant type, including ettins and trolls.
Axes and Swords Table
| Name | Type | Damage | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handaxe | Simple Melee | 1d6 slashing | Light, thrown (20/60) |
| Battleaxe | Martial Melee | 1d8 slashing | Versatile (1d10) |
| Greataxe | Martial Melee | 1d12 slashing | Heavy, two-handed |
| Greatsword | Martial Melee | 2d6 slashing | Heavy, two-handed |
| Longsword | Martial Melee | 1d8 slashing | Versatile (1d10) |
| Rapier | Martial Melee | 1d8 piercing | Heavy, two-handed |
| Scimitar | Martial Melee | 1d6 slashing | Finesse, light |
| Shortsword | Martial Melee | 1d6 piercing | Finesse, light |
Commentary by Sam West, Twitter: @CrierKobold
For the best chance of taking down an ancient storm giant, you should come with a Giant Slayer. It's in the name. These things will juice your attacks to slay the grandest giant monsters.
Bonus damage dealt with this weapon is dealt by the weapon, meaning it can be doubled with a critical hit
Prone grants enemies’ melee attacks advantage; multiple attacks with this against a giant will quickly stack up your damage
While they’re similar and somewhat related to giants in the lore, firbolgs and goliaths are humanoid, not giant, and aren’t forced to make a save or fall prone or take the 2d6 bonus damage
Attacking non-giant creatures with this weapon still provides you the +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls
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