Hoopak of Warning
#weapon #martial-weapon #melee-weapon , #uncommon (requires attunement) 2 lb. 1d6 piercing (40/160) - ammunition, finesse, special, two-handed,
{@note The {@item Hoopak|DSotDQ|base item} can be found in Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen, page 188.} This magic weapon warns you of danger. While the weapon is on your person, you have advantage on initiative rolls. In addition, you and any of your companions within 30 feet of you can't be {@quickref Surprise|PHB|3|0|surprised}, except when {@condition incapacitated} by something other than nonmagical sleep. The weapon magically awakens you and your companions within range if any of you are sleeping naturally when combat begins. A hoopak is a sturdy stick with a sling at one end and a pointed tip at the other. Special When you make a melee attack with this weapon, you ignore its ammunition property. You can use the hoopak as a martial ranged weapon. If you do, it uses the ammunition property, uses sling bullets, and deals {@damage 1d4} bludgeoning damage on a hit. Ammunition You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack only if you have ammunition to fire from the weapon. Each time you attack with the weapon, you expend one piece of ammunition. Drawing the ammunition from a quiver, case, or other container is part of the attack. Loading a one-handed weapon requires a free hand. At the end of the battle, you can recover half your expended ammunition by taking a minute to search the battlefield.,If you use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a melee attack, you treat the weapon as an improvised weapon. A sling must be loaded to deal any damage when used in this way. Finesse When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls. Two-Handed This weapon requires two hands to use. This property is relevant only when you attack with the weapon, not when you simply hold it.
