Generic Items of Win: Heroic Tier(BETA)

[thecasualoblivion]

I've been putting together a list for my own use of what I call Generic Items of Win. Basically these are generic items that are useful to most anybody who picks them up. A Generic Item of Win has a few features:

1. It is an item that almost anyone who wields or wears it can get full use out of its effects.
2. Its effects are simple to use and understand.
3. Its effects are usable in a wide variety of situations, as opposed to very specific and rare situations.
4. Redundant with 1-3, but it bears emphasizing that these items are not geared to specific classes and builds.


This is a BETA list, and I'm going to avoid giving my reasons for a lot of these. Its a long list, and I'm doing this because someone asked. As a BETA lists, the items on it are from four books, PHB, PHBII, AV, and AVII. I will add Dungeon and Dragon items to this list at some point, as well as the higher levels. I might even post it.

Armor

Lv1--Magic

Lv2--Dwarven(Chain/Scale/Plate)
Resistance(All)
Robe of Eyes(Cloth)
Veteran's(All)--even after the errata
Coruscating(Scale/Plate)
Screaming(Hide/Scale/Plate)

Lv3--Delver's(ALL)
Serpentskin(Leather/Hide)
Stoneborn(Plate)
Stoneskin Robes(Cloth)
Versatile(Chain/Plate)
Skald(Leather/Chain)
Bestial(Leather/Hide)

Lv4--Black Iron(Scale/Plate)
Bloodcut(Leather/Hide)
Armor of Durability(Hide/Chain/Scale/Plate)
Mithril(Chain/Scale/Plate)
Robe of Contingency(Cloth)
Shimmering(Cloth)
Verve(Scale/Plate)--A personal favorite
Dazzling(Plate)

Lv5--Agile(Chain/Scale/Plate)

Lv6--As level one plus
Imposter's(Chain/Scale/Plate)
Summoned(All)

Lv7--As level two plus
Shadow Hound(Hide)
Radiant Temple Uniform(Cloth)

Lv8--As level three plus
Briartwine(Chain/Scale/Plate)

Lv9--As level four plus
Reflexive(Chain/Scale/Plate)

Lv10--Lifeblood(Hide)



Weapons(useful to anyone who can use the type of weapon the item can be)

Lv1--Magic(all)

Lv2--Vicious(all)
Bloodclaw(melee)
Farbond Spellblade(Heavy or Light Blade)
Rebounding(Ranged)
Hungry Spear(Spear)

Lv3--Luckblade(Heavy or Light Blade)
Point Blank(Ranged)
Reckless(Melee)
Vanguard(Melee)--even if the Daily is useless, +1d8 damage to all charges is gravy
Frost(All)

Lv4--Acidic(Heavy Blade, Light Blade, Spear)
Lullaby(Hammer)
Avalanche(Hammer)

Lv5--Lightning(All)
Flaming(All)

Lv6--as Lv1 plus
Dynamic(Melee)

Lv7--as Lv2 plus
Boltshard(Crossbow)

Lv8--as Lv3 plus
Adamantine(Melee)
Raven Claw Warblade(Heavy Blade)

Lv9--as Lv4 plus
Battlecrazed(Axe, Heavy Blade)

Lv10--as Lv5 plus
Berserker(Axe, Heavy Blade)


Implements(these are hard as most Implements are class specific)

Lv1--Magic(all implements)

Lv2--Symbol of Divinity
Symbol of Resistance
Defensive Staff
Autumn Harvest Totem

Lv3--Symbol of Divine Reach
Orb of Inevitable Continuance
Orb of Far Seeing
Orb of Ultimate Imposition
Vicious Rod--Its 1d10 crit, and useful to any Warlock. This is as generic as Rods get.
Staff of Ruin
Staff of the War Mage
Masters Wand of X--all of these are pretty decent.

Lv4--nothing

Lv5--Symbol of Battle
Symbol of Daring
Totem of Pure Spirit
Totem of Spring Renewal
Totem of the Bloodhunter

Lv6--as Lv1 plus
Orb of Impenetrable Escape
Orb of Mental Dominion

Lv7--as Lv2 plus
Symbol of Power

Lv8--as Lv3

Lv9--as Lv4, still nothing

Lv10--as Lv5 plus
Staff of Acid and Flame


Neck Slot Items

Lv1--Amulet of Protection

Lv2--Amulet of Resolution
Badge of the Berserker
Amulet of Elegy

Lv3--Spidersilk Mantle

Lv4--Cloak of Distortion
Lucky Charm

Lv5--Cape of the Mountebank

Lv6--As lv1

Lv7--As Lv2 plus
Deep Pocket Cloak

Lv8--As Lv3 plus
Steadfast Amulet

Lv9--As Lv4 plus
Amulet of False Life
Cloak of Survival
Medallion of Death Deferred
Amulet of Vigor

Lv10--As Lv5


Miscellaneous item slots(Shield/Arms/Feet/Hands/Head/Waist/Tattoo)

Lv1--none actually

Lv2--Bracers of Mighty Striking
Acrobat Boots
Reading Spectacles
Preservation Shield

Lv3--Bracers of the Perfect Shot
Flame Bracers
Circlet of Second Chances
Executioner's Bracers

Lv4--Casque of Tactics
Shield of Eyes
Hedge Wizard's Gloves
Viper Belt
Gauntlets of Blood
Tattoo of Arcane Blood

Lv5--Ironskin Belt
Couters of Second Chances
Gloves of Grace
Gloves of Recovery

Lv6--Horned Helm
Bracers of Archery
Iron Armbands of Power
Luckbender Gloves
Resplendent Boots

Lv7--Skull Bracers
Boots of the Fencing Master
Helm of Vigilant Awareness
Rope of Slave Fighting
Belt of Nourishment
Tattoo of the Wolverine
Long Battle Tattoo

Lv8--Bracers of Bold Maneuvering
Storm Shield
Boots of Quickness
Circlet of Indomitability
Coif of Mindiron
Starlight Goggles
Belt of Vim
Greaves of Fortunate Falling
Fey Blessed Circlet
Ironheart Tattoo

Lv9--Boots of Striding
Recoil Shield
Boots of Eagerness
Green Thumbs
Backlash Tattoo

Lv10--Dwarven Throwers
Strikebacks
Hat of Disguise
Headband of Intellect
Laurel Circlet
Shielding Girdle
Diamond Cincture
Eager Hero's Tattoo


Wondrous Items


Lv1--Eternal Chalk
Restful Bedroll

Lv2--Hunter's Flint
Silent Tool

Lv3--Floating Lantern

Lv4--Everlasting Provisions
Bridle of Conjuration
Chime of Awakening

Lv5--Bag of Holding
Instant Campsite
Power Jewel
Ruby Scabbard
Deepfarer's Pouch

Lv6--Solitaire(Cinnabar)

Lv7--Enshrouding Candle
Horn of Summons
Map of Unseen Lands

Lv8--Vagabond's Die
Whistle of Warning

Lv9--Endless Canteen
Endless Quiver
Map of Orienteering
Pouch of Frozen Passage

Lv10--Handy Haversack
Salve of Power
Scabbard of Sacred Might
Skeleton Key
Spymaster's Quill

 

[Rechan]

I personally don't consider the majority of these items "for anyone to use".

A good example are shields. Unless your "Build" involves a shield, you're not going to use it. And only a few classes can even use shields.

Another is the Bracers of Perfect Shot. Only a few classes are even going to MAKE basic ranged attacks, much less be good at them, so Bracers of Perfect Shot are very meh. If this comes up in the treasure pile and no rogue or ranger is in the party, the group is likely to sell it than give it to someone for the rare case they might want to throw something.

When I think of a generic item, I think one that 80% of the party can use and would want to use. Like the old example of a Ring of Protection. Boots of the Fencing Master or Hedge Wizard's gloves are good examples.

 

[fba827]

looks like a lot of work. nicely done.

 

[Klaus]

Meliorating and Battle Harness armor are my two favorites.

Meliorating adds +1 to the enhancement bonus of the armor after each milestone.

Battle Harness lets you draw items as a free action and adds its enhancement bonus to initiativ checks.

 

[Nifft]

Another is the Bracers of Perfect Shot. Only a few classes are even going to MAKE basic ranged attacks, much less be good at them, so Bracers of Perfect Shot are very meh. If this comes up in the treasure pile and no rogue or ranger is in the party

... or Warlock, or Wizard, or Sorcerer.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Klaus]

... or Warlock, or Wizard, or Sorcerer.

Cheers, -- N

... or Laser Ceric, or Implement Paladin, or Invoker, or Druid, or...

 

[Nifft]

... or Laser Ceric, or Implement Paladin, or Invoker, or Druid, or...

All of those have an At-Will that counts as a ranged basic attack?

Invokers do (Divine Bolts). But Clerics and Paladins?

Confused, -- N

 

[thecasualoblivion]

I personally don't consider the majority of these items "for anyone to use".

A good example are shields. Unless your "Build" involves a shield, you're not going to use it. And only a few classes can even use shields.

Another is the Bracers of Perfect Shot. Only a few classes are even going to MAKE basic ranged attacks, much less be good at them, so Bracers of Perfect Shot are very meh. If this comes up in the treasure pile and no rogue or ranger is in the party, the group is likely to sell it than give it to someone for the rare case they might want to throw something.

When I think of a generic item, I think one that 80% of the party can use and would want to use. Like the old example of a Ring of Protection. Boots of the Fencing Master or Hedge Wizard's gloves are good examples.

A lot of these admittedly aren't for everyone. Maybe very broad usage would be more accurate. As for the Shields, what I was aiming for was generically useful to anyone who uses a Shield.

Also some of these items are standouts more than others, like the examples you gave. Maybe the standout items should be highlighted.

 

[Roland55]

Hmm. This is a fine idea ... thanks!

 

[Klaus]

All of those have an At-Will that counts as a ranged basic attack?

Invokers do (Divine Bolts). But Clerics and Paladins?

Confused, -- N

I'd have to check again, but I thought the bracers added to ranged attacks, not basic ranged attacks. Graned, I haven't looked at the description in a while.