Magic item ideas

[GMforPowergamers]

So most of us agree +3 swords are boring so I thought if we made some items ourselves we could kick start some of the designers ideas (assuming they see the thread)

My ideas are far from original, but I think thy cod be fun:

1)Super Soldier Sheild- This Sheild adds +1 magic to you and all adjacent allies AC. As an action you can throw the Sheild up to 25ft with a str weapon attack(+1) on a hit deal 1d8+str damage.
Special if you use the parry or protect combat supirority you can reroll 1s on the die.

2) Magic Jammer Gloves- as a reaction a person wearing these gloves my take 1d10 damage to use the counter spell spell as if he had it prepared.
Special every time you use these glove in a day up the die by 1 for damage (1d10,2d10,3d10 ect)

 

[Li Shenron]

Rather than completely abolish the +3 sword, I would like there to be +3 (or even +5 or more) weapons that are highly situationals, maybe even 1-shot weapons.

For example a weapon which strikes as a +3 or +5 only when you're on the brink of death e.g. when you're 1-3 hp left, then its magic manifests fully but also deals you additional damage. If the weapon is then rendered useless (permanently or for a period of time) it could even be a "True Strike" weapon with a much larger bonus to attack.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Rather than completely abolish the +3 sword, I would like there to be +3 (or even +5 or more) weapons that are highly situationals, maybe even 1-shot weapons.

For example a weapon which strikes as a +3 or +5 only when you're on the brink of death e.g. when you're 1-3 hp left, then its magic manifests fully but also deals you additional damage. If the weapon is then rendered useless (permanently or for a period of time) it could even be a "True Strike" weapon with a much larger bonus to attack.

So the sword of death deferred- this sword glows red when you take damage, and grow stronger. When you have less hp then your level it gains a +2 to hit and damage

 

[Scribble]

My ideas are far from original, but I think thy cod be fun:

Thanks! I find it to be very entertaining myself!

 

[GX.Sigma]

Rather than completely abolish the +3 sword, I would like there to be +3 (or even +5 or more) weapons that are highly situationals, maybe even 1-shot weapons.

I always liked the dragon-slaying sword that was +1 normally, +2 against reptiles, +3 against dragons (or whatever it was).

 

[nightwalker450]

Dragon slaying is fine..

I think we'd just like to be rid of the default assumption that all items are +x... And item should be able to be magic without being +x.. A +x weapon should be just a +x and that's why its magical. It shouldn't be magical so therefore its +x.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

I always liked the dragon-slaying sword that was +1 normally, +2 against reptiles, +3 against dragons (or whatever it was).

Mage Slayer- This +1 axe gains +2 more (so +3) against arcane spell casters, and the holder gains advantage against any saves vs spells

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

So most of us agree +3 swords are boring...

Personally, I think "Swords of Martial Puissance" are just as magical as any other weapon in the game.

(I will admit, however, that I liked the ones that were better against certain foes more...when the campaign included such foes.)

I wonder, then, what would happen if Martial Puissance was just like any other enchantment...and was therefore rarely placed on weapons with other enchantments.

Thus, there might be a Sword of Martial Puissance +5...but no Holy Avenger +X at all. A Holy Avenger might have some nifty abilities, but it would not improve your ability to hit. Or if it did, only against evil creatures.* At all other times, it would have no effect on the outcome of the combat, behaving in all ways- except its resistance to destruction- as a mundane sword when used to fight non-evil beings.

My ideas are far from original, but I think thy cod be fun:

Thanks! I find it to be very entertaining myself!

I saw thine cod performing a comedic skit at a local tavern, and it had them falling from their benches. T'was quite the cod piece!











* or maybe that +X only applies in the hands of a Paladin, or someone of the sword's religious background, etc.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

...a "True Strike" weapon with a much larger bonus to attack.

The "Inerrant" or "Retributive" weapon enchantment!

1) Inerrant if on a "per _______ time period" basis.

2) Retributive if based on the impending demise of its wielder.

 

[Scribble]

Scribble's Codpiece of Humor

This codpiece grants the wearer training in the performance skill (although his or her jokes will always be followed by a loud phantasmal groan).




But really to add something substantial to the thread: As I mentioned before I'm not really AGAINST +x weapons... so much as against the idea of turning unique items into templates.

So I like the idea of the Super Soldier Shield, but I wouldn't want a "Soldier Shield" trait that can be added to different types of shields or armors or whatever.