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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Urbannen" data-source="post: 1170804" data-attributes="member: 7643">I have thought of this, and I think it is possible.  The item creation feats simply require a caster level and the ability to cast the prerequisite spell once per day.  Perhaps rules as written a spell-like ability does not count because it is not strictly speaking a spell.  However, it's hard to understand why a spell-like ability couldn't charge a wand, for example.  My understanding of the theory of item creation is that the item requires the magic of a spell's effect, not the components of the spell.  The exception would be the Scribe Scroll feat, which is explicitly a transcription of a spell's components.  Since spell-like abilities have no components, they could not be used to scribe a magic scroll.  Of course, D&D has no unifying theory underlying its magic system, so it's likely that WotC would officially say "no" to your proposal if asked.     Creatures with spell-like abilities are inherently magical, so it seems reasonable that one could enchant a weapon with an enhancement bonus by taking Craft Magic Arms & Armor and expending experience.  My feeling is that sorcerers should have spell-like abilities rather than spellcasting ability.  (The difference may seem like semantics, but it is significant.)  If you used such a system, sorcerers should still be able to craft magic items.</blockquote>