```metadata
title: Dragon's Maw Gauntlets
description: ''
tags: []
systems: []
renderer: V3
theme: 5ePHB

```

## Dragon's Maw Gauntlets
*Wonderous Item, varies (requires attunement)*
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A Pair of gauntlets that, when worn, prevent the use of holding objects in either hand. These gauntlets are decorated with scales, the open maws that surround one's fist are shaped to depict a dragon with its jaws open, and when closed, function as tools that enhance unarmed strikes. Donning or removing both gauntlets requires an Action.

## Slumbering (Uncommon).
These gauntlets on both hands grant a +1 to your AC, when you roll a 20 on your attack roll with this weapon, each creature of your choice within 5 feet of the target takes 5 damage of the type dealt by the dragon's breath weapon. 

## Stirring (Rare).
The Stirring Gauntlets have the Slumbering property. Gauntlets on both hands now grant +2 to AC. In addition, unarmed strikes you make that hit deal an extra 1d6 damage of the type dealt by the dragon's breath weapon. 

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## Wakened (Very Rare).
The Wakened gauntlets have the Slumbering property, and it improves on the stirring property. 
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The Bonus to AC granted by these gauntlets increases to +3.
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As an action, you can unleash a 20-foot sphere of destructive energy from the gauntlets centered on you. Each creature in that area other than you must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d6 damage of the type dealt by the dragon's breath weapon on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once this action is used, it can't be used again until the next dawn.

## Ascendant (Legendary).
The Ascendant weapon has the Slumbering property, and it improves on the Stirring and Wakened properties. The Bonus to AC increases to +4. and the extra damage dealt by unarmed attacks increases to 2d6.
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The sphere of destructive energy the weapon creates increases to a 50-foot sphere, the save DC increases to 18, and the damage increases to 12d6.