12. Holy Avenger 

Light blasts forth as a Paladin grips this blade [Photo Credit: Justin Lewis]

This is undoubtedly the Paladin’s weapon, and that is not only due to the fact that only a Paladin may wield it. The Holy Avenger has a glistening silver handle and blade, with pale blue gems lining the hilt and handle. 

The Holy Avenger grants divine power and speed, with a substantial bonus to both your attack and damage rolls.

Should you come across an army of undead or a Balor in the heart of the Abyss, this weapon will prove its worth. Anytime the blade strikes an undead or fiend, radiant light blasts forth from it, dealing extra damage to the unfortunate agent of evil. 

As if this were not enough, while holding the Holy Avenger, an aura of light surrounds you and your companions, granting protection against magical attacks. This aura grows in size as your Paladin level increases.

Holy Avenger Stats:

• Requires Attunement
• +3 Bonus to Attack and Damage Rolls
• Aura of magic resistance (10-foot radius, increases to 30 feet with 17 levels in the Paladin class)
• Deals an extra 2d10 radiant damage to fiends and undead

Why this weapon is legendary:

• Drives back demons, devils, and undead with radiant power
• Aura of Resistance
• The Holy Avenger is more than a weapon, it is a symbol of hope for your entire party.

11. Sword of Answering

                [Photo Credit: RPG Ready]

It is said that only nine of these swords were ever forged. They come from the land of Greyhawk, home to the archmage Mordenkainen. Each one of these weapons has its own name and alignment, though they each have the same powers.

One of nine gems sits just above the hilt of the longsword, and the appearance of each blade is modeled after an even older weapon, named Fragarach, which has since been lost. Fragarach is translated to “Last Word.”

Whenever an enemy strikes you, the blade grants you incredible speed and force, as the gem on its hilt bursts to life. You can react immediately, striking your foe, and overriding any protections they may have.

Sword of Answering Stats:

• +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls
• When an enemy damages you, you can use a reaction to attack with advantage, and you ignore damage immunities and resistances.

Why this weapon is legendary:

• No attack goes unanswered
• Strong buff to all attacks
• A weapon with a history

10. Dawnbringer

A cleric of Lathander brandishes Dawnbringer [Photo Credit: ArtStation]

To put it mildly, Dawnbringer serves as the last beacon of hope and light in places of shadow. 

It was lost for many ages in the darkest caverns of the Underdark, forged long ago by worshipers of the sun itself. It seeks to destroy all darkness and its agents and to bring light to the places most in need of it.

Dawnbringer appears to be nothing more than a golden handle with no blade. A red gemstone sits at the base of the pommel. However, there is more than meets the eye with this weapon. Once attuned, you can summon the blade, which is made of pure, concentrated sunlight.

Dawnbringer proves especially harmful to undead, as its radiant light burns at their malevolent essence. It can offer minor healing properties in times of distress. It also outputs an aura of sunlight, so that you and your companions may find your way, even in the darkest of places. 

Dawnbringer Stats:

• Requires attunement by a creature of non-evil alignment
• Neutral Good
• +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls
• Bonus action to summon the blade
• 30 feet of sunlight, which can be expanded to 60
• Extra 1d8 damage to undead
• Can cast Lesser Restoration once per day

Why this weapon is legendary:

• Only one of its kind, forged as a symbol of eternal light 
• The sunlight aura is especially harmful to beings weak to sunlight, such as Vampires
• Will surely boost the morale of your party, even in the most trying times