Craft Magic Arms & Armor Prereqs.

[Prince Atom]

Does anybody have any notes from the development team explaining why the only requirements for crafting simple magic arms and armor is the feat and a certain caster level?

Almost everything else needs at least one specific spell. I would have thought that magic weapon and mage armor would fit the generic arms and armor. I'm just talking about your basic, magic-bonus weapon, no special qualities (which do have requirements).

Does anybody have any notion why there aren't any spell prerequisites? Or have I missed something in the DMG?

TWK

 

[mzsylver]

Mage Armor I can understand because magical armor usually isnt force. Incorporeality usually bypasses normal armor, whereas it doesnt pass Mage Armor. Also, Shield of Faith doesnt make sense since it provides a different bonus to AC (deflection). Magic Vestment is more fitting... but that would mean only priests can craft magical armor.

I have no idea why Magic Weapon is not a prereq for creating magical weapons. Basically, as the rules are written, assasins, rangers, druids, and paladins can make magic armor - which is odd when you think about it.