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Shortswords are slashing weapons in Baldur's Gate 3. Read on to learn more about all Shortswords in the game, their damage, effects and rarity, and more!

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Weapon	Effect	Rarity
Ambusher	Sentinel Weapon: Gain a +1 bonus to Initiative Rolls and Advantage on Perception Ability Checks. Ambusher's Streak: In combat, you deal an additional 1d6 Necrotic damage against creatures that haven't taken a turn yet. Weapon Enchantment +1	Rare
Assassin's Shortsword	-	Uncommon
Crimson Mischief	Prey Upon the Weak: This weapon deals an additional 1d4 Piercing damage against targets with 50% of their hit points or fewer. Weapon Enchantment +2 (Main Hand Only) Redvein Savagery: When you make an attack with Advantage, the target takes an additional 7 Piercing damage. (Off-Hand Only) Crimson Weapon: When you make an attack with your off-hand weapon, you can add your Ability Modifier to the damage of the attack.	Legendary
Executioner Sword	Liberated Spellcasting: When you kill a creature, you can cast a Level 1 spell without expending a spell slot. Weapon Enchantment +1	Rare
Fleshrender	Weapon Enchantment +2	Rare
Githyanki Shortsword	Weapon Enchantment +1	Uncommon
Knife of the Undermountain King	Organ Rearranger: The wielder scores a Critical Hit when rolling a 19. When they roll 2 damage or less, reroll the dice, taking the highest result. Shadow Blade: You have Advantage on Attack Rolls against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade. Weapon Enchantment +2	Very Rare
Render of Mind and Body	Psychic Steel Virtuoso: When the wielder attacks with Advantage, they deal an additional 1~8 Psychic damage. Weapon Enchantment +1	Uncommon
Rusty Shortsword	-	Common
Shadow Blade	Shadow Blade: You have Advantage on Attack Rolls against Lightly or Heavily Obscured targets when using this blade.	Uncommon
Shortsword	-	Common
Shortsword of First Blood	Break the Unbroken: Deals an additional 1d8 Piercing damage to targets that still have all of their hit points.	Uncommon
Slicing Shortsword	Deepflesh Slice: When the wielder attacks with Advantage, the attack inflicts Bleeding. Weapon Enchantment +1	Rare
Steelforged Sword	Weapon Enchantment +1	Uncommon
Sword of Clutching Umbra	Weapon Enchantment +1	Rare
Sword of Life Stealing	Life Stealing Critical: On a Critical Hit, the target takes an extra 10 Necrotic damage as long as it isn't a construct or an undead. You also gain 10 temporary hit points. Weapon Enchantment +2	Very Rare
The Baneful	Favoured Weapon: This weapon has a +1 bonus to damage and attack rolls. Baneful Bond: On a hit, possibly Bane your target. Weapon Enchantment +1	Rare
Trepan	Weapon Enchantment +1	Uncommon
Vicious Shortsword	Dolor Amarus: When you land a Critical Hit with this weapon, it deals an additional 7 damage. Weapon Enchantment +2	Rare

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