Backbiter (spear)

Backbiter was a unique spear that carried with it a particularly vicious curse.

Powers
While Backbiter possessed a powerful +3 enchantment, it was also cursed in a manner that was harmful to its wielder. Every time it struck an opponent, it struck its wielder as well, inflicting a piercing wound on them as well.

History
As of the, the spear was wielded by the Malarite druid Osmadi, who dwelt within Larswood.

By the following year, it had found its way into the Underdark not far from the drow city of Ust Natha.

Appearances

 * Video Games:
 * Baldur's Gate &bull; Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn &bull; Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition