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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cthulhu42" data-source="post: 7292671" data-attributes="member: 6792361">I'm not sure that rarity is the best indication of the true value of a given magic item. I'm wondering what value we would assign magic items on a 1 to 10 scale based on their impact on the game as they pertain to adventurers. For example, it seems to me that items that give AC bonuses would be pretty high up on the scale, while +x weapons might not be as high, given the 5E philosophy of more hits against higher hit point pools, which makes anything that ups a character's AC have more of an impact on the game. So, if you're willing, I'd be curious to hear what 1-10 value you'd place on some or all of the following items based on several criteria, including, but not limited to...How ubiquitous is the item? Can anybody use it, or is it valuable to only a certain class?How often does the item impact the game? Specifically in combat, but certainly take out of combat value into consideration as well. How much impact does the item have on one's survival? Does it make you more difficult to hit or grant saving throw bonuses, or help you make death saving throws, etc?How much impact does the item have on your ability to overcome enemies? Does it help you hit them? Do more damage? And so on. Does the item require attunement, and thus take up one of your valuable attunement slots? If it does, the item is probably of considerable value, but it does take up a slot. Does it have limited uses per day?Does it have multiple uses?Can more than one character benefit from the item?How rare is the item?If you can think of more criteria, please feel free to mention them. Obviously your ratings will be pure ballpark figures, and one persons 7 might be another persons 3. There are no wrong answers. And again, these are ratings based on how the items pertain to adventurers. An Alchemy Jug might be a 10 for a merchant, but it might only rate a 3 for the average adventurer (unless he REALLY love mayonnaise), whereas a +3 sword doesn't do the local tanner much good vs it being a PC's most treasured item. Here's a quick list...+1, +2, +3 weaponsBag of HoldingDriftglobeDust of Disappearance Cap of Water BreathingGoggles of NightHelm of Comprehending LanguagesImmovable RodLantern of RevealingRope of ClimbingWand of SecretsChime of OpeningHeward's Handy HaversackPeriapt of HealthSending StonesPortable HoleAmulet Proof vs DetectionBoots of ElvenkindBoots of Stringing & SpringingBracers of ArcheryBrooch of ShieldingBroom of FlyingCloak of ProtectionGauntlets of Ogre PowerPearl of PowerSlippers of Spider ClimbingWand of Magic MissilesWand of the War MageEyes of CharmingEyes of the EagleHeadband of Intellect Gloves of TheiveryNecklace of AdaptationPeriapt of Wound ClosureRing of Mind ShieldingRing of Water WalkingQuiver of EhlonnaStone of Good LuckWinged BootsAmulet of HealthBelt of DwarvenkindBelt of Hill Giant StrengthBoots of LevitationBoots of Speed Bracers of Defense+1, +2, +3 armor+1, +2, +3 shieldCloak of DisplacementFlame TongueHelm of TeleportationMantle of Spell ResistanceRing of EvasionRing of FeatherfallRing of Free ActionRing of Protection +1Staff of HealingSun BladeSword of Life StealingWand of FireballsWand of WonderWings of FlyingAmulet of the PlanesCrystal Ball (very rare version)Ring of RegenerationStaff of FireStaff of PowerSword of SharpnessBelt of Fire Giant StrengthBelt of Frost Giant StrengthDancing SwordDwarven PlateManual of Gainful Exercise Manual of Quickness of ActionOathbowTome of Clear ThoughtTome of LeadershipTome of UnderstandingLuck BladeHoly AvengerRing of InvisibilityStaff of the MagiVorpal SwordBelt of Cloud Giant StrengthRobe of the ArchmageRod of RessurectionArmor of InvulnerabilityBelt of Storm Giant StrengthDeck of Many ThingsRing of Elemental Command (any)Please feel free to skip any (I know it's a long list), or add any that you feel deserve to be on the list. Obviously this is kind of a hard exercise given that one item might be a 10 for a fighter and a 1 for a mage. But maybe think of yourself as a magic item merchant assigning a blanket value to an item, trying to get the most gold for it. For example, even though a Holy Avenger is only useful to a narrow selection of buyers, those buyers would still be willing to pay a LOT for it. Thanks for any time you take to do this, and thought you put into it.</blockquote>

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