Slow Burst [Property]

This weapon has an image of a snail worked into its hilt or grip, and it feels cold to the touch.

A chill aura numbs this weapon’s victim when you strike true. Whenever you score a critical hit with this weapon, the target is slowed (as the slow spell) for 3 rounds (Will DC 14 negates). This effect activates even if the creature struck is not normally subject to extra damage from critical hits.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, slow.

Cost to Create: 2,500 gp, 200 XP, 5 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 43. Originally published in Miniatures Handbook, page 41, where it was listed as a +1 bonus instead of a fixed property price of +5,000 gp.