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How balanced is this artifact weapon?
This weapon is, without a doubt, extremely powerful, especially when compared with most items. However, it is a unique item in a campaign where I intend for all players to have at least one such ...
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What rarity would this Taser-Pistol be?
Ignore the standard rarity in the block, that is a placeholder.
TASER-PISTOL
ranged weapon (simple, firearm)
Category: Items
Damage: 1d4
Damage Type: Lightning
Item Rarity: Standard
Properties: ...
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How rare is this artificer magic item I created? [closed]
One of my backup characters is a level 10 gnome artificer and has some self made magic items, but I roleplay it as if it's a technological swiss army knife with different functions with 3 buttons. (...
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How can I balance this custom magic weapon, Dawnblade?
I am creating a +2 magic bastard sword (both myself, as a DM, and my own DM say that the Bastard Sword is a Heavy Weapon, similar to how most people I know say the Katana/Dao (Japanese and Chinese ...
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Is this homebrew Artifact ready to finalize?
I've spent some time working on npcs and bosses but I have significantly less experience and therefore confidence in creating magic items. I've already fallen into traps of making things too weak as ...
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Homebrew: Arcane Duelist's Ward [closed]
I'd like some feedback on an item for a campaign that is currently at level 10.
Arcane Duelist's Ward
As a bonus action, the bearer can speak a command word to cause two
intricately inscribed stones ...
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Is this homebrew shortbow unique item balanced? (second version)
Thanks everyone for the insightful advice you offered for the first iteration of this unique artifact for one of my players. If you'd like to read the background and initial considerations on this ...
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Is this homebrew shortbow unique item balanced?
Background
One of my players would like a magical bow, but I want something more than simply giving flat bonuses or extra damage/effects. Ideally it should be something that I can tie into her story/...
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Is this "Bead of Final Countdown" homebrew magic item (for one final act of defiance in death) balanced?
I'm playing a fighter in a pretty standard D&D 5th edition game. My character is currently 7th level. I'm wanting to ask my DM for a magic item that would be something like the following:
Bead of ...
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Is this Bracers of Stored Health homebrew magic item balanced?
I was thinking about the similarities between a character I was making and one from the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, when the idea to make a magic item that replicated the effects of one of ...
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Is this amulet of blinding fire balanced?
I created the following item with a 5th level draconic (red) sorcerer in mind:
Blinding Fire Amulet
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster)
The amulet has a number of charges equal ...
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Are these dual-wielding swords balanced?
I made the following magic weapons specifically for dual-wielding. They are intended to be given out at 5th level.
Placeholder name
Magic weapon (pair of shortswords), uncommon (requires attunement)
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Is this magic Ranger amulet balanced?
Item description
The following item was made with a 5th level ranger in mind. The goal was to create an item that is mechanically fitting, and combat-relevant but not a weapon or armor.
Amulet of the ...
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Is my Elephant Shield item balanced?
I created an item which is, conceptually, a hybrid of the Arrow-Catching Shield and the Ring of the Ram. Both of these are rare, however my item has some more restrictions, so I’d class it as uncommon....
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What is the rarity of my homebrew Glass Sword?
I was writing up some magical weapons and had a fond remembrance of the "Glass Sword" from Ultima VII (apparently V/VI/IX as well). While I didn't want to preserve the "save or die&...
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