Brazen Ox Knuckles [CARD] (Patreon)

Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement)

Brass bracers formed in the shape of an oxen head.

While wearing these magic bracers, your unarmed strikes gain +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls and you have advantage when attacking creatures wearing heavy armor. These bracers have 3 charges and regain all charges after a long rest.

Raging Ox. If a creature makes a melee attack against you, you may use your reaction to make a melee attack against them. You make this attack immediately before the creature’s attack is rolled. If your attack hits, the creature makes their attack with disadvantage.

Burning Bull. You may spend a charge to cast Heat Metal through these bracers as a bonus action. You may spend additional charges to cast the spell at one level higher for each charge spent. If you target the Brazen Ox Knuckles with Heat Metal, you gain the following benefits for the duration of the spell:

• You are not affected by the damage and effects of Heat Metal.
• You are resistant to cold damage.
• Your unarmed strikes deal an additional 2d8 fire damage plus 1d8 fire damage for each additional level of the spell.

The metal ox heads of these bracers can be pulled forward to cover the fists of the wearer. Bearers of the brazen ox are known for their prowess against those who use metal plate and weaponry, taking advantage of their slow foes and even cooking them within their own armor. If one hears the searing roar of these heated metal fists, it may be best to turn and flee.