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What damage values are appropriate to complement the given effects? [closed]
I have developed a homebrew magic item designed to give more choices to a ranged weapon user so that it isn't just attack rolls every round. I think I have a good solution, but I'm inexperienced with ...
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Does this "Memory Orb" cause any game-breaking problems?
I have created this item as a way to discover lore and history in a unique way for my campaign.
Memory Orb
Wondrous Item, Rare
When a spell is cast into this 10-inch diameter, semi-transparent, ...
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Is the rarity of this homebrew item appropriate?
For an upcoming home game, I came up with the following item and am wondering if the rarity is right.
Time-Forgotten Sands
Wondrous item, very rare
A pinch of these dull-grey sands ...
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Is this "Elven Thrower" magic dagger balanced?
Based on the Dwarven Thrower, this homebrew magic weapon is essentially an elven dagger with the similar returning feature. The exact specifics:
Elven Thrower
Weapon (dagger), rare (requires ...
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Is this homebrew sword of wind control based on "Grasscutter" overpowered?
I'm not the best when it comes to homebrewing magical weapons but I really want this to be in 5e. There is a sword from japanese mythology called Ame-no-urakumo-no-Tsurugi (天叢雲剣, "Sword of Gathering ...
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Is a homebrew item which gives disadvantage to all targets of spell once per day balanced?
Long story short, I was the DM running my adventure when one of the players asked if he could DM for a few session. In the last session, the level 6 party acquired a few magic items, one of them ...
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Is this homebrewed Magical Mandolin unbalanced?
I have created this D&D 5e item for a player's Bard character in my new campaign, but I'm not sure if this could be abused or is simply over- or underpowered. This is a brand new campaign with a ...
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Is this proposed Brutal Destroyer magic weapon balanced against the Holy Avenger?
In a game I'm involved in, we've been offered the opportunity to request certain magic items that we'd like to encounter, including custom items. Taking the offer, I'm interested in something along ...
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Is this homebrew entropic spear balanced?
I have created a magical entropic spear that I plan to give to the party when they reach roughly 10th level. Is this balanced?
Entropic Spear
Weapon (spear), rare
This is a +2 magical weapon. On a ...
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Is this homebrew paralysing dagger balanced?
I have created a magical dagger that can paralyse people, that I plan to give to the party when they reach roughly 10th level. Is it balanced?
Dagger of Paralysis
Weapon (dagger), rare
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What Should Be The Rarity Rating Of This Homebrew Item?
I've homebrewed a rather cool item (in my opinion). The idea behind it is it can substitute for a shield and weapon, allowing the character two free hands while still being considered armed. It has ...
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Are these homebrew magic items balanced at low levels?
I was thinking about throwing in two "home made" magic/special items for when my players go up to level two this weekend, but I'm not sure if it would be at risk of being unbalanced because I was ...
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