Jian, Alternative (3.5e Equipment)

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Jian

Martial One-Handed Melee

Cost:	50 gp
Damage (Small):	1d4
Damage (Medium)1:	1d6
Critical:	19-20/x2
Weight2:	3 lbs
Type3:	Piercing or Slashing
HP4:	5
Hardness:	10

1. See Damage Increases by Size to calculate the damage for a weapon larger than Medium or smaller than Small.
2. Weight figures are for Medium weapons. A Small weapon weighs half as much, and a Large weapon weighs twice as much.
3. When two types are given, the weapon is both types if the entry specifies "and", either type (player's choice at time of attack) if the entry specifies "or", or each end of the double weapon is a different type if the entry specifies "/".
4. The hp value given is for Medium armor, weapons, and shields. Divide by 2 for each size category of the item smaller than Medium, or multiply it by 2 for each size category larger than Medium.

A Jian is a double-edged cut and thrust straight sword. The jian is a special monk weapon. This designation gives a monk wielding a jian special options.

You can use the Weapon Finesse feat to apply your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier to attack rolls with a jian sized for you, even though it isn’t a light weapon for you. When fighting defensively or using the combat expertise feat with a jian, you gain a +1 shield bonus to AC.

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