Venomdrenched Gladius
An ancient weapon
Short Swords Scales: Agility Effect: Bleed, Envenomed ID: 24016
In primitive cultures, short swords are scoffed at as little more than knives. However, in the Hyborian cultures such as Aquilonia or Nemedia, where shield walls and cavalry charges have become a reality of combat, short swords are prized for their ability to thrust and stab in spaces where no longsword could ever be wielded.
About Venomdrenched Gladius
Venomdrenched Gladius is a Short Swords in Conan Exiles. It deals 36 light damage, 40 heavy damage, and 14.4% armor penetration. Its damage scales with Agility. It is a Tier 4 item.
Venomdrenched Gladius is not craftable and must be obtained as a drop, treasure or trade reward in the world. Tier 4 places it in the upper band of the game's weapon progression.
Its base damage of 36 ranks #34 of 54 Short Swords entries tracked here. It has a modest 14.4% armor penetration, a 6-stamina cost per basic swing, 10 poise damage that helps interrupt enemies, and 675 durability before it needs repair. At 3.28 weight it is light to carry.
Fast, low-stamina swings make it a strong choice for hit-and-run fights and for stacking bleed on a single target.
Verdict: Overall Venomdrenched Gladius is a middle-of-the-pack option among Short Swords weapons in Conan Exiles.
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