Elrok
First Post
Just started playing again after many many years. Playing D&D encounters. I want to stay within the standard rules. I have not magic items.
I'm a level one cleric and I get to choose one level 5 or lower magic item as part of a encounter reward. I have superior implement training in Astral Holy Symbol.
I really like the Mace of Bane (Dragon 383, Page 69). This is a +1 mace that says it "can also be used as a holy symbol".
My question is, can I use my non-magical Astral Symbol when doing ranged attacks and the mace when doing weapon/power attacks? I'm not suggesting the bonuses "stack" but since one is a weapon and one is a symbol, could I choose to use one or the other per attack? If yes, does it take some actions (minor/standard) to switch? Im mean the symbol is around my neck and the mace is in two hands.
If not, is there a way to make the Mace of Bane also have the non-magical superior implement powers?
If neither of these is possible, then I guess I would just pick a magical superior implement such as "+1 Astral Symbol of Holy Nimbus"?. On radiant attackes this would do +3 damage? (+1 enhancement, +2 superior implement)? Other suggestions of a better level 5 or lower holy symbol?
Thanks for the help!
I'm a level one cleric and I get to choose one level 5 or lower magic item as part of a encounter reward. I have superior implement training in Astral Holy Symbol.
I really like the Mace of Bane (Dragon 383, Page 69). This is a +1 mace that says it "can also be used as a holy symbol".
My question is, can I use my non-magical Astral Symbol when doing ranged attacks and the mace when doing weapon/power attacks? I'm not suggesting the bonuses "stack" but since one is a weapon and one is a symbol, could I choose to use one or the other per attack? If yes, does it take some actions (minor/standard) to switch? Im mean the symbol is around my neck and the mace is in two hands.
If not, is there a way to make the Mace of Bane also have the non-magical superior implement powers?
If neither of these is possible, then I guess I would just pick a magical superior implement such as "+1 Astral Symbol of Holy Nimbus"?. On radiant attackes this would do +3 damage? (+1 enhancement, +2 superior implement)? Other suggestions of a better level 5 or lower holy symbol?
Thanks for the help!