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title: Thune, Rod of Parrying
description: A Rod of Parrying for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2024-03-11T18:07:59.000-04:00
section: magic items
content_type: feature
short_code: thune
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A 5' long, 2" diameter, cobalt-blue metal rod inscribed with cryptic runes.

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-   +2 to attack and damage (1d8+2).
-   Instead of attacking, may use rod defensively to parry an incoming attack, gaining +4 AC until end of round.
    -   Can't be used to parry while retreating.
