Staff of the Python
D&D 5e · 2014·Staves·Uncommon·Requires attunement
Staff of the Python
Staff, Uncommon · requires attunement
- Type
- Staves
- Weight
- Not specified
- Attunement
- Required
- Attunement prerequisite
- by a cleric, druid, or warlock
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Price
- Not specified
Magic. Action/command throw within 10 ft.: Giant Constrictor Snake on its own Initiative. Mental commands within 60 ft. while not Incapacitated; Bonus Action returns it to staff. At 0 HP snake dies and staff is destroyed; reverting earlier restores full HP.
What Staff of the Python does
- This item uses one of your attunement slots. Compare its benefit with the other items you want to keep attuned.
Staff of the PythonStaff, Uncommon · requires attunement
You can use an action to speak this staff's command word and throw the staff on the ground within 10 feet of you. The staff becomes a giant constrictor snake under your control and acts on its own initiative count. By using a bonus action to speak the command word again, you return the staff to its normal form in a space formerly occupied by the snake. On your turn, you can mentally command the snake if it is within 60 feet of you and you aren't incapacitated. You decide what action the snake takes and where it moves during its next turn, or you can issue it a general command, such as to attack your enemies or guard a location. If the snake is reduced to 0 hit points, it dies and reverts to its staff form. The staff then shatters and is destroyed. If the snake reverts to staff form before losing all its hit points, it regains all of them.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Action/command throw within 10 ft.: Giant Constrictor Snake on its own Initiative. Mental commands within 60 ft. while not Incapacitated; Bonus Action returns it to staff. At 0 HP snake dies and staff is destroyed; reverting earlier restores full HP.
- Consumable
- No
- 2014 rules
- Action/command throw within 10 ft.: Giant Constrictor Snake on its own Initiative. Mental commands within 60 ft. while not Incapacitated; Bonus Action returns it to staff. At 0 HP snake dies and staff is destroyed; reverting earlier restores full HP.
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Staff of the Python FAQ
Does Staff of the Python require attunement?
Yes. You need to attune to this item to use the properties that require attunement.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The source does not specify a price for this entry. Ask your GM about availability and cost.