XP 10000
GP 40000
Similar but superior to a [[Sword of Sharpness]], a
vorpal sword has a +3 bonus to attack and damage
roll s. Check the ta ble below to determine
whether an at tack roll is good enough to sever the
head from the neck of an opponent, considering
only the sword's bonus of+3:
| Opponent is | Mod Score to sever |
| ---------------------- | ------------------ |
| Normal/Armored | 20-23 (17-20) |
| Larger than Human Size | 21-23 (18-20) |
| Solid Metal or Stone | 22-23 (19-20) |
Note that many creatures have no heads or can
change their form, and therefore cannot suffer
decapitation. There are also creatures that have
heads but will not necessarily be killed by decapitalian
(among these are dopplegangers, elementa
ls, and golems).