A Sword on a Pole
A glaive is a weapon in the polearm family—essentially a sword on a pole. This excellent weapon is often overlooked by players of fantasy RPGs, as longswords and greatswords tend to be more popular.
However, the glaive is a great option for players exploring new character builds or game masters looking to equip villains and antagonists with unique, flavorful weapons.
In D&D, a glaive is a martial melee weapon that costs 20 gp and weighs 6 pounds. Glaives deal 1d10 slashing damage and have the following properties: Heavy, Reach, Two-Handed, and Graze.
A couple of the best combos for the glaive are:
- Glaive + Polearm Master + Sentinel – Hit enemies before they can reach you.
- Glaive + Great Weapon Master – Deal massive damage with every strike.
Here’s a magic glaive for your game:
The Serpent’s Tongue (Rare, requires attunement)
Glaive, +1 to attack and damage rolls
The polished jet-black pole gives way to a gaping serpent’s mouth, from which the stained-red blade emerges.
- When you hit a creature with an opportunity attack, that creature’s speed is halved until the start of your next turn.
- Once per long rest, you can cause the glaive’s blade to lash out like a striking serpent, increasing its reach to 15 feet for one attack.
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