Items that are magically altered in some way, usually beneficial but occasionally cursed. A classic example is the magic ring in The Lord of the Rings, which made it's wearer invisible when worn.
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How can I make my broomstick fly?
One of my players is generating a Herbam-focused Verditus magus.
One of the lab texts that he has is "The winged broomstick." This broomstick, obviously, should be able to fly at some sort of ...
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What qualifies as a “ranged attack?”
My level 15 Dreadnought Fighter recently found a Shield of Deflection, which has "Property: Gain resist 5 to damage from all ranged attacks." I know that a crossbow attack or magic missile would be a ...
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Does Augmenting Whetstone work on a magical item?
A while back I was browsing the old (downloadable) dnd4e character generator, and I found an item called Augmenting Whetstone. When used as a minor action, it grants your weapon "a +2 enhancement ...
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What has Essentials done to improve upon Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition treatment of Magic items?
What exactly does Essentials do different with magic items, in comparison to the original core rules of 4th edition?
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Do summoned creatures get any bonuses to attack from the summoner?
Do summoned creatures get any bonuses from their summoner? I'm wondering if they use the summoner's item enhancement bonuses or get any other bonus to attack and damage rolls.
Our artificer has ...
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How to calculate the price of a fully unlocked legacy weapon?
I need to calculate the total sell value of fully unlocked legacy weapons; for example, a Faithful Avenger with all legacy rituals completed.
Its non-legacy price is 4330gp, and the cost of the ...
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What magic items and feats improve a Monk's attack bonus?
The Stone Fist Monk character in my group has a relatively low attack bonus because she didn't get a really high main ability score.
I'm wondering what feats and magic items, other than magic ...
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Role-play enhancing items
For my D&D 4E character, I would like to have some sort of role-play enhancing item, something that gives me more options for role-playing.
For example, my previous character had an armor shard ...
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Question about the Bag of Endless Caltrops
I don't recall seeing anything about caltrops obtained from a Bag of Endless Caltrops disappearing. Does that mean you could in theory stockpile these caltrops by regularly removing them from the bag, ...
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Having a hard time understanding the cost of magic enhancements as listed
Can anyone help clear up the costs of magic items? I am looking at some magic items and the costs only say "+1 enhancement cost." For an example I will use the "Flaming" enhancement. Before an item ...
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Does the Manifester Weapon allows a psionic character to have more power points than max?
Power (Daily): Minor Action. You gain
1 power point until the end of your
next turn. You can use this power
point only to augment a psionic attack
power.
Does that mean if a character ...
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If I use a Dorje with a power that's on my class list, but that was crafted by a class that has it at a lower level, must I make a UPD check?
I was recently buying magical items for my Kobold Wilder and I wanted to get a Dorje of Body Adjustment to have backup healing. I looked at the price of a level 3 dorje(11,250gp) and it was a bit out ...
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How do I gain extra feats outside of normal levelling?
I'm new to D&D and new to version 3.5 particularly.
I'm creating a character using the PHB and need to know if there are any means for getting extra feats - perhaps some items or possibly quests?
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Gauntlet that provides benefits of Monkey Grip?
I remember reading about gauntlets that had an effect what somewhat like Monkey Grip (Complete Warrior feat). The thing was that the wording was off just a bit. How I read it, and my DM agreed, was ...
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Can you enchant a plain +1 item to a +1 with property?
Can you enchant a plain +1 item to a +1 with property?
The Enchant Magic Item [ddi] says ... Alternatively, you can use the ritual to upgrade a common, uncommon, or rare item to a more powerful ...
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What magic items are there to capture or restrain someone?
I'm looking for items to specifically address the strengths and weaknesses of the PC's.
For example, our wizard who has lots of teleport spells will be restrained with Dimensional Shackles.
How can ...
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Reliable ways of generating cover/concealment at range
Are there any magical items that can be used in order to reliably generate concealment at range, but do not impair/effect the user? Take the case of, say, an archer-archetype character. They may ...
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Multiple attacks with a dancing weapon?
In DnD 3.5, the dancing weapon enchantment says it 'fights for four rounds using the base attack bonus of the one who loosed it'. Does that mean if my base attack bonus is +6/+1, the weapon will also ...
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Can my fancy shirt be as cool as that guy's magical platemail?
Not as in armor bonus, but with the enchantment. If my ninja or duelist is wearing a really nice shirt in place of armor, can they have heavy fortification (or any armor enchantment) added to that ...
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What do the effects of these potions mean?
In Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium there are a few healing potions. However, the text on their power is downright confusing, contradictory, and poorly written.
Here is Potion of Cure Light ...
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If you lose healing surges, will they count for Strongheart Tattoo
The Strongheart Tattoo DDI has the benefit ... When you spend a healing surge, you regain extra hit points equal to the number of healing surges you have spent since your last extended rest.
Will ...
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Brilliant energy not all it's cracked up to be?
I have this sai and it's already a speed weapon. That character will be taking improved disarm. Am looking at the entry for brilliant energy. "A brilliant energy weapon ignores nonliving matter." ...
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Does a ring of force shield occupy the hand wearing it?
Can a character wearing a ring of force shield use two-handed-weapons or make actions that need both hands and keep the shield-bonus, or is the hand occupied as though using a normal shield?
I'm ...
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How does one use the Character Builder Magic Items in conjunction with Inherent Bonuses?
(Related to How many magic items or magic item equivalents should I give out alongside inherent bonuses in D&D 4e? )
I'm about to start my another 4th edition game, and I want to use Inherent ...
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Conjuring Armor via Thaumaturgy and Craft item in Dresden Files Rpg
Is it possible to conjure a full body armor via crafting enchanted item using an 8 shift complexity but having it work using Thaumaturgy rules (lasting until next sunrise) as an actual armor instead ...
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Are there any magic items that greatly improve insight, or allow a character to discern lies?
I'm trying to plan a module where the players have to get an artifact to tell if someone is lying, like once per day.
But ones that just improves insight by 10 would be nice.
Does anyone know of ...
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Can you have an Undead Bane and Disruption on the same item for extra damage?
I was thinking of a good weapon vs undead, namely Skeletons, obviously a Mace of Disruption came to mind. Then I began wondering if you could also have a Bane of Undead on there as well to stack or ...
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What materials create the highest quality items? [closed]
I'm wondering what materials would be considered the best for creating top-quality items?
For example, in real life, things like diamonds or titanium alloys are considered hard/strong.
In role ...
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Is there errata for continuous magic item pricing?
The price guidelines for magic items with use-activated or continuous spell effects are as follows:
Spell level * caster level * 2,000 gp 2
2 — If a continuous item has an effect based on a ...
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What level should I start including medium and major magic items randomly rolled loot?
I understand how to roll a magic item from the all the tables Core Rulebook includes, but what I don't know is when I should begin giving them chances at random medium or major armor and weapons.
Is ...
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What “party” items are worth getting during character creation?
Details on the formation of this question can be found in this chat.
During character creation you are allowed 3 "uncommon" items. What items are beneficial enough to the party as a whole to warrant ...
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Does a weapon thrown with Giantkind Gloves gain weapon benefits?
Giantkind Gloves possess the following power:
Power (Standard Action)
Strength + 2 vs. AC; ranged 6/12; you throw an object 30 lb. or less; 2d6 + Strength modifier ...
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Can a Dancing Weapon be thrown, and does it trigger an Opportunity Attack?
The Dancing Weapon magical enchantment from Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium can be applied to any melee weapon, including weapons with the Light Thrown or Heavy Thrown properties.
Scenario: ...
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How do I price a sword that absorbs other weapon's abilities?
I've always been a big fan of giving PCs in my games non-standard equipment, but now that I need to calculate their full GP cost (to calculate how much their equipment is worth) it's giving me nothing ...
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Is having multiple Power Jewels overpowered?
I found a Potion Bandoleer (Holds 6 pots and use them as minor act) in our game and had enough gold to buy 6 Power Jewels. Can I use this bandoleer with the Power Jewels? Is having more than one Power ...
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Do these Healing items for the cleric stack when she uses her healing powers?
One of my players came to me with his ultimate wish-list for the cleric he found on the internet. But I'm wondering do all these healing powers stack, here's the list of items:
Healer's Brooch (AV ...
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Do the Onyx Dog's temporary hit points disappear when the party takes a short rest?
Do the Temporary Hit Points[ddi] granted to an Onyx Dog [ddi] disappear when the party takes a short rest?
Power (Conjuration) Daily (Standard Action)
Use this figurine to conjure a black ...
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Is it possible to inscribe Undead Ward on an item?
Is it possible to inscribe Undead Ward on an item, and if so what would the effect actually be? For example, inscribing it along the edge of a shield, around a belt, or around the outside of a helmet ...
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Can a character with the Alchemist feat make Assassin poisons?
Is the assassin poison considered an alchemical item? As I read alchemist(Eberron) it states poison as an alchemical item.
Can someone with the alchemist feat make assassin poisons?
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Catching Spirits
Is there a way in Pathfinder to catch a spirit or bind it with your PC? (hopefully for the benefit of the PC)
I am hoping it is possible to possess a scroll or magical charm or something as my ...
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Rules for a 5th Level Arcane Ballista?
Looking for rules on how to run a semi sentient Arcane Ballista that can be used as a monster and equipment. Any ideas where I can find rules for this or does someone have rules they can share?
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Alternative uses of Spider Climb
During my group's recent run of White Plume Mountain in 3rd Edition, we encountered a scenario that brought into question the versatility of the Spider Climb spell effect. In the dungeon, one room ...
