Dasmian Estoc (3.5e Equipment)

It is said that in the ancient land of Dasmia the Royal Guards used this unique type of estoc in their duties. The blade is longer than a normal estoc but extremely well balanced, however it is extremely unwieldy and require special training to use it correctly. If a non-proficient creature wield a dasmian estoc the weapon critical threat is 19-20/x2.

A character proficient with a dasmian estoc may switch between two special stance as a swift action when using the blade. In forward stance the weapon critical threat become 18-20/x2 and she may perform a poking attack (as described below). In sword up stance the weapon critical threat become 20/x4 and your dasmian estoc count as a two-handed weapon when beneficial.

Poking Attack: You may attacks creature 10 feet away, you do not however threaten from that distance. While using a poking attack the dasmian estoc may only deal piercing damage. Making an attack a poking attack is a nonaction decided as the attack is made.

In the hand of a proficient character a dasmian estoc count as a light weapon when beneficial.

The creation of a dasmian estoc require both magic and extensive knowledge about it creation method, only a character with the craft magic arms and armor feat and at least 6 ranks in knowledge (history) may craft a dasmian estoc.