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2. Holy Avenger


A Holy Avenger is a blade bestowed upon a paladin for exemplary righteousness. Many an evil an amoral collector of weapons view them as a grand prize for the same reason.

Holy Avengers are divine weapons forged for a paladin. They can be made out of any sword and are usually granted to divine champions of justice. You must be a paladin and attune to the weapon to unlock its blessed power. In addition to perfect quality, the weapon metes out extra damage to enemies of good and inspires righteousness in your allies.

Holy Avenger casts an aura that gives every ally in range advantage against spells. In addition to the benefits of added protection, the weapon has a +3 combat bonus. Fiends and Undead take massive extra damage when struck with this holy blade. This sword alone could lead a crusade into the underworld.

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