Vicious
(Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5, page 225)
Price (Item Level): 2,300 gp (6th)
Body Slot: Melee Weapon
Caster Level: 9th
Aura: Moderate; (DC 19) necromancy
Activation: —
Weight: —
When a vicious weapon strikes an opponent, it creates a flash of disruptive energy that resonates between the opponent and the wielder. This energy deals an extra 2d6 points of damage to the opponent and 1d6 points of damage to the wielder. Only melee weapons can be vicious.
Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, enervation.
Cost to Create: 1,000 gp (plus 300 gp for base item), 80 XP, 2 days.