# Flayer Slayer
*Weapon ([greataxe](/Rules/Source/items/greataxe-xphb.md)), rare (requires attunement)*
- **Damage**: 1d12 slashing
- **Properties**: [Heavy](/Rules/Source/item-properties.md#Heavy), [Two-Handed](/Rules/Source/item-properties.md#Two-Handed)
- **Weight**: 7.0 lbs.
Carvings of decapitated mind flayers adorn this greataxe's metal blade. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this greataxe.
An Aberration hit with this greataxe takes an extra `dice:1d12|noform|noparens|avg` (`1d12`) slashing damage. If the Aberration is currently grappling a creature, the Aberration must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or release each creature it is grappling.
*Source: Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk p. 217*