People seem to be missing the point about what makes this weapon special. I mean, some posts are recent, but appear not in the know.
Phalar Aluve is a Longsword +1 that comes with a baked-in "Singing Sword" ability (Singing or Shrieking) you can use on every short rest.
That alone would be decent for a weapon you'd get around level 3-4 fairly easily. People make endgame builds around the "Singing Sword" power, even.
But Phalar Aluve is a long sword that also happens to be a Finesse weapon. Meaning, you can use Dexterity rather than Strength as your primary stat modifier to use this weapon.
That makes it a great weapon for a Sword Bard, a Dex-based fighter, an elven rogue that happens to have longsword proficiency (though it's not a light weapon, so, you won't be able to dual wield), etc...
The only other longsword I remember that is also a finesse weapon is Larethian's Wrath, which you have to buy from a Githyanki merchant in the Mountain Pass - so you're unlikely to gain access to it before levels 5-6 and its not necessarily better (though it's themed after the elven deity Corellon Larethian so it might appeal to those elven characters more).
It comes baked in with a whirlwind-attack-like weapon power.
Last edited by Zoberraz; 20/09/23 05:51 PM.
