Thorn Spine

Materials & Essences · Special Materials

Grade Special

Applies to Arrowheads, spear tips, hooks, trap barbs

Hardened thorn-spines from dangerous plant creatures and bramble growths: light, barbed and easy to mount in simple points and traps.

Applicable items: Arrowheads, spear tips, hooks, trap barbs, light weapon fittings

Traits granted: Thorn Spine

Effects: Weapons, ammunition or traps made with it deal +1 damage against creatures that are grabbed, restrained or entangled.

Scaling profile: Flat: +1 to the listed flat bonus each time the finished item enters a higher item-level band (5, 11, 17).

Crafting requirements: Tools appropriate to the base item, plus properly hardened thorn-spines.

Crafting modifiers: +25% raw material cost; Craft DC +1.

Restrictions: Unsuitable for broad blades, heavy weapon heads and most armor surfaces.

Magic items: The item keeps the Thorn Spine trait if it is later made Masterwork or enchanted.