Rod of Parrying

A 5’ long, 2" diameter, blackened metal rod inscribed with arcane symbols.

+1 to attack and damage (1d8+1).
Instead of attacking, may use rod defensively to parry an incoming attack, gaining +2 AC until end of round.
- Can’t be used to parry while retreating.

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