Zanbato (3.5e Equipment)

Zanbatō

Exotic Two-Handed Critical: 18-20/x2 Range Increment: Type: Slashing Hardness: 10
Size	Cost1	Damage	Weight1	hp
Fine	*	—	*	1
Diminutive	*	—	*	1
Tiny	100 gp	1d8	3lb.	2
Small	160 gp	1d10	6lb.	5
Medium	160 gp	2d6	12lb.	10
Large	300 gp	2d8	18lb.	20
Huge	*	—	*	40
Gargantuan	*	—	*	80
Colossal	*	—	*	160
The SRD only gives a means to determine costs and weights of weapons for Large and Small versions based on the Medium weapons. Any other supplied values are the author's best determination.

+2 to attack rolls against mounted targets

The Zanbatō resembles a large katana. This weapon is from the oriental lands originally and was used by infantry against cavalry. In the hands of a skilled warrior, this weapon could kill both the rider and sweep on through to kill the horse below it, too. Such a weapon however required a descent amount of strength and training to use effectively. Due to the size of these weapons they were often very difficult to make, and a smith that could make a quality Zanbato could display it as a sign of their skill.

Any character needs a minimum Strength score of 18 to weild effectively. The weapon automatically grants the Cleave feat.

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