The hilt was about three palm-widths long, with a sharp hexagonal hammerhead as a counterweight. In foot combat, it could be flipped around at any time, letting the wielder grip the blade and use it as an armor-piercing war hammer to teach those noble knight lords a brutal lesson in can-opening.
The blade's blued finish faded into a gradient black, carrying an air of cruelty and bloodshed. Its guard had a distinctly Eastern style; at first glance, it resembled an ordinary cross, but it was actually formed by two entwined chi dragons meeting at the central ridge and jointly spitting out a silver-gray blade.
In the Boundary Abyss, it was impossible to contact the higher-level Path Buildings, but Li Aoz had prepared an appraisal scroll in advance and used it on the weapon:
Item Name: City Scorcher: Yevlit Category: Cold Weapon / Greatsword / Magic Weapon Quality: "Timeless Masterpiece" Attributes: Damage +3000 (Sharpness Attribute) Sharpness: Deals at least 6000 additional physical damage to unarmored targets. Magic +7000 (Mana Attribute) Mana: This weapon can be used as a staff. Twist the hilt to switch to staff mode, gaining a 70% boost when casting magic. Flame +2000 (Flame Attribute) Flame: Deals at least 2000 True Damage to organic and undead units. Attacks deal splashing damage with mixed magical and physical attributes. [Sword Exclusive]: Critical damage +20%. Consecutive attacks become easier, allowing the blade to pass swiftly through an enemy's body.
``` [Greatsword]: Strength checks +30%. When the weapon is longer than the opponent's weapon, inflicts the "Overwhelming" effect, increasing the chance of damaging the enemy's weapon.
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