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<blockquote data-quote="Aenghus" data-source="post: 1860821" data-attributes="member: 2656">re: 3.5 Shuriken Clarification1. One shuriken per standard attack (3.5 removed the triple throw per attack, but added Str bonus to the damage, which they didn't have in 3.0)2. Add your Str bonus to damage on each shuriken thrown, as with any other thrown weapon.A. 50 (fifty) +1 shuriken can be made for the cost of a +1 enhancement bonus, as with any other ammunition (arrows, bolts etc). I checked the current 3.5 SRD and this is not explicitly mentioned, but is implied by the statement shuriken are treated as ammunition.B. They are used up as ammunition if they hit.So yes, magic shuriken are expensive, but no more so than magic arrows. Note a Greater Magic Weapon spell will enchant them for 1 hour/level and an ally or magic who can cast this spell helps a lot to keep costs down. I still don't see them as a good choice for a primary weapon for a fighter. I don't think you wanted this answer, but thems the official rules. You can house rule them if you wish.They are monk weapons and can be used with flurry of blows, so work well for them.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Aenghus</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Aenghus, post: 1860821, member: 2656"] [b]re: 3.5 Shuriken Clarification[/b] 1. One shuriken per standard attack (3.5 removed the triple throw per attack, but added Str bonus to the damage, which they didn't have in 3.0) 2. Add your Str bonus to damage on each shuriken thrown, as with any other thrown weapon. A. 50 (fifty) +1 shuriken can be made for the cost of a +1 enhancement bonus, as with any other ammunition (arrows, bolts etc). I checked the current 3.5 SRD and this is not explicitly mentioned, but is implied by the statement shuriken are treated as ammunition. B. They are used up as ammunition if they hit. So yes, magic shuriken are expensive, but no more so than magic arrows. Note a Greater Magic Weapon spell will enchant them for 1 hour/level and an ally or magic who can cast this spell helps a lot to keep costs down. I still don't see them as a good choice for a primary weapon for a fighter. I don't think you wanted this answer, but thems the official rules. You can house rule them if you wish. They are monk weapons and can be used with flurry of blows, so work well for them. Aenghus [/QUOTE]

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