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Welcome
Hello friends and fellow gamers, and welcome to this
ever-expanding document intended to help supplement
your 5th edition tabletop gaming experience.
Players will find:
• Additions and modifications to classes and class
abilities.
• New archetypes.
• New magic items.
• New feats.
For Game Masters (GMs):
• General tips and tricks to help you better run
5e games.
• Guidelines for running a Session Zero.
• Helpful tables will provide you with a better way to
utilize magic items.
• Tools to determine the amount of wealth your
characters should have and when.
• Many other ways to make the best use of the 5th
edition system.
In addition to new content available for use, this
document also offers tools for creating your own custom
material, such as the custom archetype guide.
This is the first edition of this document, which will
continue to expand over time. Future updates will
include more archetypes, feats, and magic items, as well
as more guides to help you create custom content, such
as magic items and races.
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—Andrew/Dawnforged
Contents
Table Rules�������������������������������������������������������������������������3
General Tips for Players���������������������������������������������������3
Game Mastering���������������������������������������������������������������3
Character Creation�����������������������������������������������������������3
Leveling������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Skills������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
Combat�������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
Feats������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
Items�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
Magic Items��������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
Magic Shards������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
Wen Shen (Tattoo) Magic����������������������������������������������13
New Magic Items������������������������������������������������������������15
Classes������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 17
Barbarian�������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Cleric��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Druid��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Fighter������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Monk��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Paladin������������������������������������������������������������������������ 17
Ranger������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Rogue��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
Sorcerer����������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Warlock�����������������������������������������������������������������������19
Wizard�������������������������������������������������������������������������20
Custom Archetype Creation����������������������������������������� 21
Coming Soon...����������������������������������������������������������������22
Conclusion�����������������������������������������������������������������������22
Open Game License�������������������������������������������������������23

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Table Rules
Our guiding philosophy at DawnforgedCast is that ta-
bletop gaming is, above all else, a group game. Not only
can the game not be played alone but it cannot be played
well without a group who is cooperating together for the
common enjoyment of all at the table. Each player has
the responsibility to think of the group first, and make
in-and-out-of-game choices related to the campaign with
the well-being of the group in mind.
The game master has the responsibility to facilitate this
group cohesiveness, which they can do so by running a
session zero, making sure that players share the spot-
light, engaging all players, standing strong against frac-
turing or malicious behaviors, and much more. We delve
into greater depth on these topics, and many others, on
the DawnforgedCast YouTube channel. Above all it is
essential to remember that the only way to happy, sat-
isfying, epic gaming is through building a cooperative,
supportive, engaged gaming group.
Table Etiquette
• The group should play in a comfortable setting, with
seats for all.
• There should be adequate pencils and scratch paper
available.
• White board and markers; dice or miniatures.
No grid required.
• Roll dice after declaring an action, not before.
• Roll in a place on the table where the result will be
clearly seen.
• Reroll dice that go off the table or are askew.
Etiquette for Gaming Online
• Players should mute their mics when they are not
speaking, to avoid background noise.
• Players should strive to avoid distraction by not
playing other games, surfing social media or any
other activities which distract them from engaging
in the session.
• To avoid the suspicion of or temptation to cheat, as
well as for ease and speed of play, utilizing an online
dice roller is recommended.
General Tips for Players
• Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before the
session begins.
• Players should be ready with their character sheets,
dice and minis (if needed).
• Put away cell phones, laptops, and other electronics,
unless relevant to the session.
• Work together!
• Don’t cheat!
Game Mastering
Inspiration. Inspiration is henceforth to be known as
Touch of Destiny. A Touch of Destiny may be rewarded
for excellent roleplaying, problem solving, or vivid de-
scriptions in combat. Alternatively, the GM may simply
award advantage for a well described or executed check,
immediately applying it to the roll. The GM should en-
courage their players to use their Touch of Destiny early
and often, as each player can have only one at a time, and
cannot be awarded more until they spend their point.
Character Creation
I use the following guidelines for character creation in
most of my tabletop campaigns:
• Discuss, as a group, the type of game you’d most like
to play in together before beginning a campaign.
A GM often has an idea of the sort of campaign
they’d like to run, including system (such as D&D,
Pathfinder or Shadowrun), tone (serious, silly
or dramatic), and theme (adventure on the high
seas, classic dungeon crawl or deep earth political
thriller). However, it is still important to get your
players’ buy in when it comes to these elements. A
campaign where the group is not on board with the
general style of play is doomed to failure.
• Create your characters together during a session
zero and weave your background stories together to
create a strong group dynamic. This is also where
such elements as low or high fantasy, what happens
on character death, pvp actions, loot distribution
and other important details of the campaign are
discussed.
• Work with the GM to better integrate your
characters into the campaign world.
• Use the standard attribute array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10,
8) or point buy (27 points). GM Note: I recommend
these two methods, as opposed to rolling for attributes,
because I find they craft the characters as neither too
strong nor too weak, when compared to one another
and to the game mechanics. You never want someone
to be utterly dominant or rendered nearly useless
purely due to what they rolled at character creation.
• All sources used to create characters with must be
approved by, and made available to, the GM.
• Backgrounds may be customized to better fit the
character concept, with GM approval.
Party Size Adjustments
I have found that four to five players is the ideal number
for a group and that any more than that exponentially
diminishes the enjoyment of all involved. Fewer players
tend to lack the group dynamic and interactivity needed
to create a strong roleplaying experience. Additionally,
the challenge rating of the monsters in the game is de-
signed around the expectation that your party consists of
four adventurers. With that in mind, I offer some adjust-
ments if you are playing with fewer than four players.
For 3-Person Party — Each character gains one bonus
feat at level 1.
For 2-Person Party — Each character gains one bonus
feat at level 1 and their array is increased by one.
For a 1-on-1 Game — The character gains one bonus
feat at level one and their array is increased by two.
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 Leveling
I utilize the milestone leveling system rather than expe-
rience points. Characters level up when they complete
certain events or goals as a group. For example, the party
would level up when they defeat the goblin tribe attack-
ing the village rather than counting up the experience
points for each goblin. It would not matter how they go
about ending the threat, either through combat, diplo-
macy, deception, stealth or some other means, as long as
the goal is met. This encourages not only group play, as
there is no individual experience, but also a variety of
play, rewarding creative and noncombat solutions in
addition to fighting.
I prefer to begin campaigns at level 1 and reach
level 3 by the third or fourth session, especially
with new players. This gives time for the play-
ers to grow into and better understand their
characters before the complexity and challenge
ramp up.
For most campaigns with newer players I have
characters gain maximum hit points through
level 3 and then roll or take the average listed in
the Player’s Handbook.
Depending on the campaign, characters may
gain an additional skill proficiency at
levels 6, 12, and 18, explained further
below.

GM Note: What if a player joins the

campaign several sessions in or their
character dies and needs to make a
new one?
I typically prefer to have all char-
acters stay the same level. This makes
crafting challenges easier, and every-
one seems to have a better time when
there is no level gap. If a character dies
and a new one is created, they will
begin at the same level; however, they
will likely have the minimum quali-
ty of gear appropriate for their level,
explained further on, whereas a character
who has survived will typically have more
and/or better gear than listed. Addition-
ally, new characters will not have earned
any of the campaign perks and abilities
normally given out.

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Skills
Skill Proficiency. In 5th edition, any skill (except tools)
may be utilized, regardless of proficiency in it. I find this,
and the lower bonuses granted for specialization, often
causes all players to roll for all checks, regardless of what
their character is adept at. If the difference between roll-
ing Arcana for a trained wizard and for a clueless ranger
improves the odds by only 25% it makes good sense
for them both to roll. This, however, can slow the game
down and doesn’t reward specialization.
To that end I typically will only ask for certain non-
physical checks, essentially all skills except Acrobat-
ics, Athletics, and Stealth, to be rolled first by those
proficient in the skill. After the specialists make their
attempts, others may also try, if applicable, but I like
to allow those for whom such skills serve as important
aspects of their character to make the checks first.
Skill Checks in Combat. I typically allow players, as a
free action on each turn, to make one skill check related
to an assessment of the battlefield. If they would like to
see what their character knows about the monster they
may make an appropriate Arcana, History, Nature, or
Religion check. If they want more details on the envi-
ronment a Perception, Investigation or Survival could be
made. If they wish to get a sense of how hurt the enemy
is, Medicine; to see whether a certain foe is hesitant
about fighting, Insight, and so on.
Typically, these checks will offer information to paint a
better picture of what is happening, are actions that take
place in just a couple seconds, and do not usually offer
any sort of mechanical bonus.
Intimidate. Characters may choose to use Charisma
or Strength for their Intimidation checks, though the
GM may rule that Charisma would still apply in certain
situations.
Perception vs. Investigation. I largely use these two in-
terchangeably. Perception is the ability to discover things
about what is around you through awareness and simply
looking. Investigation is the ability to discover things
by intuition or study, discovering a trap because it is the
most logical place for it to be, rather than by spotting the
crack on the floor.
Backgrounds as Skills
The background aspect of character creation in 5th
edition is a fantastic addition. Most come with a set of
skills that reflect what one who has lived through such a
background would have learned. However, some certain
checks or challenges may not be covered explicitly by one
of the skills listed. If this is the case I often will incor-
porate a character’s background as justification for how
they might use a skill in a particular, out of the ordinary,
way.
For example, a Guild Artisan, who is otherwise not well
studied, might know about the current financial climate
in a city, or what rare material an amulet is made out of.
While Rope Use is not one of the listed skills, a character
with the Sailor background could be able to tie a strong
knot.
New Proficiencies Upon Leveling
Over time your character will not only gain increased
proficiency in martial prowess but will also expand their
noncombat skills. Beginning at level 6, and continuing
at both 12 and 18, your character gains proficiency in
one skill, language or tool of their choice. They may
also choose to gain proficiency in an armor or weapon
type. This choice ideally reflects an ability the character
has been developing “in-game” over the course of the
campaign.
For example, if Fuzz the Barbarian has spent a decent
amount of time during the first six levels of his journey
speaking with the magical cleric of the group, reading
up on lost magical lore, and devoting some free time
towards the pursuit of magic, he could gain proficiency
in the Arcana skill.
In another example, Ugnoth the Sorcerer has spent
much of the campaign befriending the elven guide that
the party has hired. At level 6, Ugnoth decided to gain
proficiency in the elven language. The GM also decides
that Ugnoth can gain proficiency in the longbow due to
his time with the archer.
Plot Achievements
The GM may choose to award additional skills, spells,
or abilities to enhance the narrative of the campaign as
well.
Characters can gain access to spells and abilities, which
are normally not available to their class, as plot achieve-
ments. For example, a Tempest cleric, after performing a
great task in the name of their deity, could learn lightning
bolt. A barbarian, after finding himself captured and ex-
perimented on by a mad wizard, could learn detect magic
or grow an extra arm.
These abilities are intended to be acquired infrequent-
ly and should reflect the major events of your specific
campaign. They should not be something that is actively
sought out by the players but rather a pleasant, in most
cases, surprise as the result of their actions. Using them
as a reward every four levels or so is a good guideline to
follow.
Here are some examples of plot achievements from
actual campaigns:
Ferris. “What big teeth you have.” As a bonus action,
when you make a melee attack, you may make an addi-
tional bite attack against the same foe. This bite does 1d4
damage and utilizes your strength or dexterity.
Lillith. “I’m helping!” When you spend your entire
turn aiding an ally you can give that ally one use of
your Bardic Inspiration without expending one of your
standard uses. This inspiration is one degree lower than
your normal ability, beginning at 1d4. Each ally can only
benefit from this effect once per day.
Lincoln. “Slip n’ slide.” When you apply sneak attack
damage against a foe, utilizing a piercing or slashing
melee weapon, you also apply a bleed effect. This bleed
damage is 1d4 and ticks on each of your turns. It lasts
until the target receives healing. This effect does not
work on creatures without blood.
Rex. “It’s not real you moron!” When a foe fails a
saving throw caused by one of your nondamaging spells,
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 you gain advantage on your next spell attack against that Tool Checks
foe. What to roll for a tool check is typically determined by
Sahrothun. “Dammit Aiden, I’m a fighter, not a doc- two factors. First, a player will add their proficiency to
tor!” The DC for you to stabilize an ally decreases to 7. the roll, assuming they are proficient with the tools, and
Aiden. “Et tu vines?!” You gain advantage on any sav- second, also add a relevant ability modifier, as would
ing throw against your own spell effects. make sense for the task at hand. For example, if a charac-
ter used a poisoner’s kit, they would make a proficiency
Tool Proficiencies plus Intelligence roll to craft a potent poison through
At 1st level, and other levels, when you gain a skill profi- correct combination of ingredients, or they would use
ciency you may instead gain proficiency in a tool. If you Dexterity instead of Intelligence to properly apply an
are not proficient with a general tool (vehicle, game, etc.) already existing poison. Here are a few more examples:
you may still use it but at disadvantage. Specialized tools
may not be used without proficiency (i.e. thieves’ tools, Tool Attribute
Artisan’s tools Varies by craft
herbalism kits, etc.).
Herbalism Intelligence or Wisdom
Crafting with kits requires proficiency in the tool. Disguise kit Charisma or Dexterity
Most require an Intelligence check, sometimes with an Poisoner’s kit Intelligence or Dexterity
associated knowledge skill (Arcana, Nature, etc.) and an Forgery kit Charisma or Dexterity
amount of materials. The check is made at the end of the Thieves’ tools Dexterity
crafting time and, regardless of success, the material cost
is consumed. Crafting can be completed during a long
Item Crafting
rest and not interfere with the recovery. Crafting kits can be used to create a variety of items.
GM Note: 5th edition is not meant to be an accurate Here are some examples of which items a certain kit
simulation of medieval life and industry. It is intended as might be able to create, the DC check to successfully
fantasy fun and generally speaking you are accomplishing create them, the material cost for the items, and the time
things which are not comparable to it takes to craft them.
what one could accomplish in the The material cost value is determined as half the cost
real world. As such, the crafting listed in the Player’s Handbook. This reflects the invest-
times and DCs are intended to be ment of skill and time the creator has made into their
heroic and fantastical. If you would craft. As an alternative to reducing the material cost, a
prefer more realism in your world, crafter could also use a successful check to increase the
you will need to do some research on quantity or potency of their product. A critical success
historical techniques to generate may do both.
more ‘accurate’ times. Instead of a gold value for materials, some items can be
harvested from various sources, such as certain creatures
and plants, or salvaged from other items.
The crafting rules described here are only guidelines
from which to expand and refine a crafting system to use
in your own campaigns. Work with your GM to deter-
mine which rules will function best in their game and
world.
Tools and Kits
Type
Herbalism Kit Craft DC Material Cost Craft Time
Lesser Potion of Healing (1d4+1) INT 11 10 gp 1 Hour
Potion of Healing (2d4+2) INT 14 25 gp 2 Hours
Greater Potion of Healing (4d4+4) INT 17 50 gp 4 Hours
Antitoxin (Advantage vs. Poisons) INT 14 25 gp 2 Hours
Antiviral (Advantage vs. Diseases) INT 17 50 gp 4 Hours
Alchemist’s Kit (Artisan’s Tools)
Acid INT 11 10 gp 1 Hour
Alchemist’s Fire INT 14 25 gp 2 Hours
Liquid Ice INT 14 25 gp 2 Hours
Pus Potion (4d4 Poison) INT 17 50 gp 4 Hours
Bomb (3d6 Fire) INT 20 75 gp 4 Hours
Blacksmith’s Tools (Artisan’s Tools)
Weapon STR or INT 14 Cost of the Item 4 Hours
Armor STR or INT 14 Cost of the Item 8 Hours
Poisoner’s Kit (Artisan’s Tools): Poisons are listed on page 257–258 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, as are the guidelines for
the use and qualities of the poisons.
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Combat
Handling Initiative. For ease of play and in order to
facilitate a smooth transition into combat, I encourage
rolling for initiative before the session begins. Players
will make multiple rolls, depending on the likely number
of combats in the session, typically one to two more rolls
than the number of combats that might take place. The
order of these rolls is then randomized, to avoid any
metagame cheating, and the GM will then generate a
list of possible initiative orders for the combats to come.
They will also list the monsters within this order, before
the game begins, leading to a seamless transition into
combat.
If a character has an ability to increase their initiative,
or it is altered by some other means, this can be adjusted
once combat has begun. However, this is generally
uncommon and most of the time the initiatives will stay
organized as they were first rolled.
Dramatic Descriptions. Players are actively encour-
aged to vividly describe their attacks and abilities. Ad-
ditional benefit can be rewarded by the GM for excellent
descriptions, such as a bonus to damage, or advantage on
the attack.
Strength Change. In 5th edition it has been my expe-
rience that Dexterity is the most powerful stat by far,
given just how many rolls it contributes to, including
damage with many weapons. Strength falls behind in
many respects. To that end I’ve made a small change to
how Strength is utilized, particularly with versatile and
two-handed weapons. Any character wielding a versatile
or two-handed weapon in both hands adds 1.5 times
their strength bonus to damage, rounded up, instead of
just 1×. For example, a warrior with 16 Strength would
normally add +3 to their damage rolls. With this change
they would add 3 × 1.5, rounded up, which would be +5
to the rolls instead.
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Feats
The Lucky feat is removed from the game.
Tenacious. Hardy and resilient, you gain the following
benefits:
• Increase your Constitution score by 1, to a maximum
of 20.
• When you roll a Hit Die to regain hit points, the
minimum number of hit points you regain from
the roll equals twice your constitution modifier
(minimum of 2).
• Your hit point maximum increases by an amount
equal to twice your level when you gain this feat.
Whenever you gain a level thereafter, your hit point
maximum increases by an additional 2 hit points.
(This feat replaces the Durable and Tough feats.)
Weapon Master. You have practiced extensively with a
variety of weapons, gaining the following benefits:
• Increase your Strength or Dexterity score by 1, to a
maximum of 20.
• Choose four weapons. You may add your proficiency
bonus to damage rolls utilizing these weapons.
(This feat replaces the current Weapon Master feat.)
New Feats
Advanced Attunement. You have gained a great famil-
iarity with magic items and how they work.
• Increase your Intelligence score by 1, to a maximum
of 20.
• Attuning to a magic item now only requires 1 minute
of uninterrupted focus.
• You are able to attune up to 4 items, rather than 3.
• When regaining charges from magic items, you may
reroll if the result is a 1, taking the new result.
Clear-Minded Focus. You’ve mastered the basic spells
to such a degree that you are able to cast and concentrate
on them with little effort. You are able to maintain con-
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centration on up to two spells at a time, as long as those
spells are of level three or lower. During a turn when
you are concentrating on two spells, you can only move
at half speed. Additionally, you have disadvantage on
concentration saving throws. If you fail a concentration
saving throw, all spells you were concentrating on end.
Force of Destiny. The gods have smiled upon you, the
forces of the universe conspire to bring you success. You
are able to retain a number of Marks of Destiny equal to
your proficiency bonus (up from the usual 1), you may
gift your Marks of Destiny to other party members with-
out them, and, if you roll a one using your Destiny die,
you may reroll it, taking the new roll.
Friend of the Wild. You are able to acquire an animal
companion capable of being trained, which improves as
long as you travel together. Choose one beast of Chal-
lenge 1 or lower. The animal companion adds a number
of extra Hit Die to its health equal to one half your level
and adds half of your proficiency bonus to its attack rolls,
damage rolls, armor class, and saving throws. These
numbers change as your level and proficiency bonus
increase. The selection of animal companions is reliant
on DM approval.
Reactionary. You are extremely aware of the move-
ments and actions of your foes and can react quickly
to even the most minor of mistakes that leave your
foes vulnerable. You may take an additional number of
reactions during combat. This number is equal to half of
your proficiency bonus, added to the one reaction you
normally have. These reactions must be utilized for addi-
tional attacks of opportunity and a foe may be attacked
only once with this reaction.
Spell Overcharge. You’ve learned to push your magic
to its utmost, extracting every drop of damage possible
from the Weave. Before you make a ranged spell attack
roll you can choose to take a –5 penalty to the attack
roll. If the spell attack hits, you add +10 to the attack’s
damage.
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Wealth by Level
In 5th edition it is rather unclear as to how much wealth
and gold a character is meant to acquire and by what
level they should acquire it. Many GMs have inquired
about this, not knowing how much gold to offer as a
reward or loot, while some players feel like they are not
receiving enough. To that end, based on a variety of fac-
tors, though heavily influenced by the cost of castles and
keeps, I have put together this table of the approximate
amount of wealth a character should receive and by what
level they should receive it.
By the end of the listed level the characters should have
acquired the following amount of wealth:
Level Weatlh Level Wealth
Level 1 100 gp Level 11 7,000 gp
Level 2 250 gp Level 12 10,000 gp
Level 3 500 gp Level 13 12,500 gp
Level 4 750 gp Level 14 15,000 gp
Level 5 1,000 gp Level 15 25,000 gp
Level 6 1,500 gp Level 16 50,000 gp
Level 7 2,000 gp Level 17 100,000 gp
Level 8 3,000 gp Level 18 300,000 gp
Level 9 4,000 gp Level 19 500,000 gp
Level 10 5,000 gp Level 20 1,000,000 gp

Masterwork Items
In 5th edition there seems to be very little for an adven-
turer to spend their gold on for the first few levels. Often
you begin with the gear you will use until you find gear
of magical quality five levels later. Your gold can be spent
on consumables or lifestyles but for those looking for a
way to improve their gear and effectiveness through their
own means, as magic items generally cannot be bought,
there are few options. For this purpose I have developed
the Masterwork Item Property.
Masterwork Shield. +300 gold to the base cost. This
Masterwork Item Property. Masterwork (MW) items
shield has its AC bonus vs. Ranged Weapons increased
are of the highest quality smiths can produce without the
by 1. Masterwork shields offer their bearer increased
use of magic. They bridge the gap between the common
flexibility and ease of movement when shifting to block,
items and the first tier of magic items. MW weapons and
helping them react more quickly to arrows and bolts
armor are appropriate rewards/purchases for adventurers
fired their way.
between levels 3 and 5. They can be crafted from scratch
by expert smiths, utilizing both skill and quality ma-
terials, or can take common items and modify them to New Mundane Items
become MW. Creating new, custom items is not well defined in 5th
Masterwork Weapon. +300 gold to base cost. This edition. Therefore, my general suggestion is to take an
weapon does an additional point of damage of its type. already existing item and change only its name and ap-
Masterwork weapons are more finely crafted or heavily pearance to emulate a new item. In most cases, a player
weighted. The edge of a blade cuts more deeply, the heft is desiring to craft a new item not for mechanical benefit
and impact of a mace more heavily felt, the gears and but for style and story, so there is little reason to punish
propulsion mechanisms of a crossbow more precisely them for this. If they could be using a shortsword and
refined. instead use a punching dagger, allow the weapons to be
Masterwork Armor. +300 gold to the base cost. This similar in damage and property.
armor reduces nonmagical piercing, bludgeoning, and For example, I introduced the curved blade as an alter-
slashing damage taken by 1. Masterwork armors take native to the rapier. This weapon is statistically the same
extra care to shore up weak points. This may manifest in every way except that it does slashing rather than
as exceptionally hardened leather, an additional layer of piercing damage, and it allows a player to visualize their
scales or chains for mail, or more tightly interlocking character fighting in a different, though still finesseful,
pieces of plate. style of swordplay.
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Magic Items
Magic items have long been a staple of the fantasy
gaming experience. Your characters embark on quests
for them, loot them from dangerous dungeons, receive
them as rewards from powerful beings. Alongside your
character’s increasing abilities and skills the magic items
they acquire also become more powerful. Below is a table
of the progression I envision best encapsulates a gradual
but consistent increase in item and character power.
Loot and Magic Items by Level
Level Loot
Levels 1–2 Mundane Weapons; Armors up to 200
gold in value; Common Potions
Levels 3–4 Masterwork Weapons and Armor up to
200 gold in base value; Armors up to
750 gold in value; Uncommon Wands,
Scrolls and Potions
Levels 5–7 +1 Weapons and Shields; Armors up
to 1500 gold in value; Uncommon
Wondrous Items
Levels 8–10 Rare Weapons; +1 Armors; Rare
Wondrous Items, Wands, Potions
Levels 11–13 +2 Weapons and Shields; Rare Armors;
Very Rare Wondrous Items, Wands,
Potions
Levels 14–15 Very Rare Weapons and Shields; +2
Armors
Levels 15–16 +3 Weapons and Shields; Very Rare
Armors; Legendary Wondrous Items,
Wands, Potions
Levels 17–18 Legendary Weapons and Shields; +3
Armors
Level 19–20+ Legendary Armors, Artifacts
Magic Item Cost
Magic items are intended to be rare and exceptional
items, acquired only after great struggle. However, the
following are some guidelines if you would like to have
magic items available through barter or sale.
• Common: 150 gp
• Uncommon: 750 gp
• Rare: 7,500 gp
• Very Rare: 75,000 gp
• Legendary: 750,000 gp
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How many magic items should I provide
my players?
While this can vary significantly, the general number
should be close to the following:
By level 5 a character should have received or created at
least:
• One masterwork weapon and one masterwork suit of
armor.
• Two to three uncommon potions; two to three
uncommon scrolls.
By level 10 a character should have received or created at
least:
• One +1 weapon and one +1 shield or 2 +1 weapons;
one suit of +1 armor; one rare weapon or shield.
• Two uncommon and one rare wondrous items.
• Two to three rare potions; two to three rare scrolls
• Characters should have at least two of three of their
attunement slots filled.
By level 15 a character should have received or created at
least:
• One +2 weapon and one +2 shield or 2 +2 weapons;
one very rare weapon.
• One suit of +2 armor or one rare armor; one very
rare shield.
• Four uncommon, two rare, and one very rare
wondrous items.
• Two to three very rare potions; two to three very rare
scrolls.
• Characters should have all of their attunement slots
filled and have to decide between a few choices.
By level 20 a character should have received or created at
least:
• One +3 weapon and one +3 shield or 2 +3 weapons;
one legendary weapon.
• One suit of +3 armor or one very rare armor; one
legendary shield.
• Four uncommon, four rare, two very rare, and one
legendary wondrous item.
• Two to three legendary potions; two to three
legendary scrolls.
• Characters should have all of their attunement slots
filled and have to decide from many choices which
they will attune with.
From level 18 onward the items found, created or won
should be of legendary or artifact level.
GM Note: It is very important to note that typically the
players will not be able to select exactly the type of items
they would like for their character. I have discovered that
the means of distributing items, listed above, can create a
significant problem if a player is able to select the perfect
combination of items. While they will end up receiving
items that are good and useful for them, this does not
mean they will receive only the optimal choices.

Magic Shards
Magic shards are designed to be an alternative to giving
out specific items with specific enchantments. Shards can
benefit every character and class and allow you as a GM
a way to offer a greater variety of rewards. Shards can
imbue weapons, armor, and other items with magical
properties, allowing the characters the ability to keep
and improve sentimental gear, as well as the flexibility to
use and gift the shards to those who can make best use
of them.
The shards system also helps circumvent the experience
of either coming across random magical items that no
one in the party wants or all the gear being specifically
designed for the party. Wow, the enemies all had up-
graded versions of the exact weapons and armor we all
specialize in! Again…
They can also serve as a basis upon which you can
implement the craft of Enchanting, establishing guide-
lines for characters or NPCs to create their own magic
items. In many cases, the shards are merely the means to
re-create items already found within the Dungeon Mas-
ter’s Guide, but to do so by one’s own power, or with one’s
own items. You may consider requiring a tool proficiency
in Enchanting in order to properly utilize the shards, but
generally they are meant to be usable by all characters.
Shards come in two varieties, Enhancement and Ele-
mental, and while their base concept is that of a focused
orb or shard of energy they can also be expressed and
visualized in different ways, which are expanded upon
below.
Enhancement Shards
Enhancement Shard, uncommon (+1), rare (+2), very
rare (+3). This softly glowing shard of crystal is imbued
with potent magical energy. Enhancement Shards can be
used to imbue weapons, armor, and items with magical
potency.
Acquisition
Enhancement Shards can be found with a +1, +2 or +3
bonus, the size and luminosity of the shard growing with
the bonus. They can come in a variety of colors though
most take on a soft blue or purple hue. They are often de-
scribed within the game world based on their potency, as
Minor Enhancement Shards (+1), Enhancement Shards
(+2) and Major Enhancement Shards (+3), though you
may customize this language to better fit your setting.
They are most often acquired from the items of defeat-
ed foes, nodes of magical energy, or through the gifts of
magically potent individuals.
For example, the party defeats the Zoha, the war cleric
leader of the Blood Warriors. A single purple crystal, set
within his holy symbol, comes loose at the touch and glows
softly within the adventurer’s palm.
In another instance, the party has saved the gold dragon
Athanax from a horrific malady. As a reward he breaths a
golden light upon them and, as the effect dims, their weap-
ons and armor are left softly glowing, enchanted through
his power.
The GM can award Enhancement Shards in place of en-
chanted weapons, armor or some wondrous items when
loot is distributed. For example, instead of a +1 weapon
or armor you could discover a +1 shard.
Enchanting
As an hour-long ritual, the bearer can transfer this en-
ergy into a weapon, armor, shield, or item, granting it a
permanent enchantment bonus equal to the bonus of the
shard. The shard enchants the entirety of the item. One
cannot apply different shards to different pieces of a suit
of armor for example. Once used, the shard becomes an
inert, ordinary stone, and cannot be used again.
Utilizing a Minor Shard (+1), as an example, the
following effects will occur on different items:
Weapons and Armor.
• Weapons gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
• Armors and Shields gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
Wondrous Items.
• A Spellcasting Implement, such as a holy symbol or
arcane focus, grants a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls
and spell save DCs. (Emulating such items as the
wand of the warmage).
• A cloak, ring or other object may gain a +1 bonus to
AC or saving throws. (Emulating such items as a ring
of protection or cloak of resistance).
If you are uncertain as to what effect a shard might have
on an item then consult similar items in the Dungeon
Master’s Guide.
• For items which have effects that are not a flat +1
bonus to an ability, such as the cloak of elvenkind
granting advantage on Stealth checks, or the boots
of speed granting haste for a number of rounds per
day, simply look at the rarity of the item you want to

Magic Shards
Type Rarity Effect
Minor Enhancement Shard Uncommon +1 bonus
Enhancement Shard Rare +2 bonus
Major Enhancement Shard Very rare +3 bonus
Lesser Elemental Shard (Armor) Rare Resistance
Lesser Elemental Shard (Weapon) Rare +1d6 damage
Lesser Elemental Shard (Imbued) Rare +2d4 damage
Greater Elemental Shard (Armor) Very rare Immunity
Greater Elemental Shard (Weapon) Very rare +2d6 damage
Greater Elemental Shard (Imbued) Very rare + 4d4 damage
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 emulate and require a shard of that rarity to create
the effect. This system is not meant to be overly
complicated.
Extra Complications
A higher bonus shard can replace a lower bonus shard
but these bonuses do not stack. The new bonus of the
item becomes the higher. A +2 shard applied to a +1
weapon would make the weapon a +2.
Enhancements Shards cannot be used on items already
magically enchanted by other means. For example a +1
shard applied to an already +1 weapon would not have
any effect.
Imbuing. Alternatively, if desired, the shard can
imbue itself into the weapon or armor, having the same
enchantment effect but evoking a more thematic feel.
In most instances an imbued shard cannot be removed.
Some exceptions may be given for very powerful shards,
sentient shards, or shards imbued into enemy gear which
the PCs can remove to use themselves.
Elemental Shards
Elemental Shard (Lesser–Rare; Greater–Very Rare).
The Elemental Shard is the concentrated essence of an
element and functions similarly to an Enhancement
Shard. Elemental Shards can be used to imbue weapons
and armor with an elemental property.
Acquisition
Elemental Shards come in a lesser and greater form and
are most often acquired by defeating powerful Elemental
beings or by discovering them on a plane or in a location
with a significant element affinity.
For example, the party defeats a fire elemental in the
Caves of Blackhome. As the elemental is destroyed, part of
its essence coalesces into a warm, softly glowing fist-sized
orb.
In another instance the party has braved the hazards of
the Plane of Air. High atop the Tempest Prince’s castle they
find a shimmering ball of coalesced energy. Placing their
weapons within the orb imbues them with the power of
lightning.
Elemental Shards are intended to be less common than
Enchantment shards. A GM may choose to distribute an
elemental shard in place of a rare or very rare weapon,
armor or wondrous item.
Enchanting an Item
As an hour-long ritual the bearer can transfer this energy
into a weapon, armor or shield, granting it a permanent
effect determined by the type and rarity of the shard. The
shard is consumed in the use and dissipates after being
applied.
Lesser Shards. If suffused into a weapon the lesser
shard adds 1d6 of an elemental type damage to that
weapon. For example a Lesser Flame Shard will add 1d6
fire damage on a hit. If placed into an armor or shield
the item grants the wearer resistance to that element.
For example a Lesser Frost Shard would give the armor’s
wearer resistance to cold, which would halve cold dam-
age taken.
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Greater Shards. If suffused into a weapon the greater
shard adds 2d6 elemental typed damage to the weapon.
If placed into an armor or shield it grants immunity to
an elemental type.
A weapon or item can be enchanted by both an En-
hancement Shard and an Elemental Shard combining
both effects. For example a longsword enchanted with a
Lesser Acid Shard and a +1 Enhancement Shard would
become a +1 acidic longsword. It can also be enchanted
by two Elemental Shards, gaining the properties of both.
For example a morningstar enchanted with a Lesser Acid
Shard and a Lesser Thunder Shard would deal an addi-
tional 1d6 acid and 1d6 thunder damage.
Imbuing a Character With a Shard
For characters who focus primarily on casting or, like
monks, use unarmed attacks, there are still uses for
Elemental Shards. One can imbue an Elemental Shard
directly into one’s body. Imbuing oneself with raw
elemental energy offers greater potency than imbuing an
item, but also comes with increased risk.
• If a shard is imbued, the character can gain
resistance or even immunity to the element of
the shard. Alternatively, they may add 2d4 of the
elemental damage to all of their unarmed attacks.
Lastly, they may enhance the effects of any spells
of that elemental type. When imbuing a shard the
character must choose one of these three effects.
• If a spellcaster imbues themselves with a shard, they
will bolster their spell attacks of that elemental type,
addin g 2d4 extra damage. As an example, if the
bearer imbues themselves with a Lesser Lightning
Shard, they may apply the extra 2d4 damage to any
lightning damage spells they cast.
• The imbued boost to spell damage applies only once
per spell casting or spell attack roll. For example
a character imbued with a Lesser Force Shard
who casts magic missile would apply the extra 2d4
damage only once overall, not on each missile.
Alternatively, if a character is imbued with a Lesser
Fire Shard, and then casts scorching ray the extra
damage would apply on each beam as each beam
requires an individual attack roll.
• There may be additional options for spells and
elemental interactivity. For example, a Life cleric
might choose to have a Lesser Radiant Shard bolster
their cure wounds spell, adding 2d4 to each heal.
Effects from imbuement and enchantment do not stack.
For instance you will not benefit doubly if you imbue
yourself with resistance to Fire and also wear an armor
that has been enchanted against fire. However, one is able
to imbue multiple shards, though the shards must be of
a different type, or a more powerful version of the shard.
If a more powerful version is imbued it replaces the less
powerful.
But beware! Imbuing a Shard into one’s body does
come with some risk. While an elemental enchanted
weapon or armor can be taken away or destroyed an
infused shard cannot. As such when one is infused with
an element of one type they gain vulnerability to the op-
posing type, taking double damage from it. However, if
they are already resistant to that type, either through ra-
cial features, having the opposing shard already imbued,
or some other means, then they take normal damage
instead. Additionally, if they are already immune to the
type they become resistant instead. Lastly, if the char-
acter begins already vulnerable to to the element their
vulnerability is increased from double damage to triple
damage.
For example, if one imbues a Lesser Fire Shard to gain
extra fire damage to spells or attacks, they gain vulnera-
bility to cold damage.
The following is one way to set up the opposing
elements, though you’re welcome to reformat as your
opinion dicates:
• Fire – Cold
• Necrotic – Radiant
• Acid – Lightning
• Force – Thunder
• Poison – Psychic
Wen Shen (Tattoo) Magic
Tattoos have long been seen as symbols of
strength and power, as wards against
evil spirits, as a means of telling a story
with one’s body. In 5th edition,
this art form has taken on a
magical dimension, allowing the
bearer to recreate some magical
effects upon their own body.
How to Create Tattoos
To create a magical tattoo a character
must have proficiency in the tattoo tool,
a new tool proficiency, or work with
someone who does (most often an NPC
within the game world). They must also
possess the magical inks and dyes nec-
essary to create the tattoo or purchase
these from the tattoo artist at the time
of inking.
The resources required to etch these
tattoos should arrive in a manner similar
to other magic items: through discovery,
taken from enemies, or distilled from rare materials.
For a GM assigning loot for a particular encounter, if the
rewards listed are uncommon magical items you may
consider replacing one of those items the supplies needed
to create one of the uncommon tattoos on the list.
How the Tattoos Work
The tattoos require attunement in order for their magic
to be made active. If the wearer chooses to un-attune
from the tattoo it will remain on their body but ceases to
function magically until attunement is applied again.
Tattoo magic and regular magical effects from items
do not stack with each other. If you have an Ox Guard
tattoo you could not benefit from a magical item which
increases your armor class. For example if you had a
cloak of protection +1 and the Ox Guard tattoo, you
could increase your saving throws with the effect of
the cloak but the +1 to AC would not apply because Ox
Guard offers a same or greater bonus.
Additionally, different rarities of the same tattoo
type do not stack with each other. For example Minor
Ox Guard offers +1 to AC and Ox Guard offers +2. If
you have both of these tattoos only the Ox Guard’s +2
applies. The effects of the Minor tattoo do not work in
the presence of the higher-level tattoo, though they can
be used as a base, and expanded upon to yield greater
magical potency.
You are able to upgrade a lower rarity into a greater
one. Your Minor Crane Step tattoo can be enhanced to
take on the new properties of the Crane Step. The Minor
tattoo’s effects would be negated and the new effects
would replace them. Typically this process would be
done by an NPC tattoo artist, utilizing the appropriate
ink supplies and/or magical brush, or by a PC who has
proficiency with tattooing tools. In game this may be
the character building onto the original tattoo they had,
adding greater detail or making it larger.
Uncommon Tattoos
(Must be at least level 5 to wear)
Minor Dragon’s Breath. Imbues the owner’s attacks
with additional elemental damage, determined by the
color of the Dragon emulated. This tattoo adds 1d4
elemental damage to all attacks, including spells which
require an attack roll.
Minor Ox Guard. The bearer of this tattoo reduces all
damage taken by 3.
Minor Crane Step. The bearer of this tattoo increases
their total movement speed by 10 feet and may add half
their proficiency bonus to their initiative rolls.
Minor Tiger’s Fury. The bearer of this tattoo adds
half of their proficiency bonus, rounded down, to
their damaging melee attacks. This damage is of
the same type as the weapon they are using to
make the attack.
Minor Phoenix Essence. The bearer
of this tattoo gains one additional
spell slot of 1st level and may
reroll any 1s they roll when
determining the effects of a
spell, taking the new result, even
if it is a one.
Rare Tattoos (Must be at least level
10 to wear)
Dragon’s Breath. This tattoo functions as the minor
version except that it adds 2d4 elemental damage and the
bearer gains resistance to that damage type.
Ox Guard. The bearer of this tattoo increases their
Armor Class by 1, reduces all damage by 5, and increases
their Constitution by 1, up to a maximum of 20.
Crane Step. The bearer of this tattoo increases their
total movement speed by 20, gains their full proficiency
bonus on initiative rolls and increases their Dexterity or
Wisdom by 1, up to a maximum of 20.
Tiger’s Fury. The bearer of this tattoo adds their full
proficiency bonus to their damaging melee attacks and
the damage is of the same type as their weapon. They
also increase their Strength or Dexterity by 1, up to a
maximum of 20.
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 Phoenix Essence. The bearer of this tattoo gains one
additional spell slot of 1st and 2nd level, may reroll any
1s they roll when determining the effects of a spell,
keeping the new result, and increases their Intelligence,
Wisdom or Charisma by 1, up to a maximum of 20.
Inscription of the Gods. A tattoo which has the image
and likeness of a deity’s Holy Symbol. This allows the
bearer of this tattoo to cast spells that would normally
require a free hand holding a holy symbol to do so with-
out either. For any divine spells cast by a bearer of this
tattoo the bearer may reroll any ones that appear on the
dice, taking the new result.
Very Rare Tattoos (Must be at least
level 15 to wear)
Major Dragon’s Breath. This tattoo adds 4d4 elemen-
tal damage, grants the bearer Immunity to that damage
type and, once per long rest, allows the bearer to cast
an elemental spell following the mechanics of ice storm,
though with the same damage type as the tattoo.
Major Ox Guard. The bearer of this tattoo increases
their Armor Class by 2, reduces all damage taken by
7, increases their Constitution by 1, up to a maximum
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of 20, and once per long rest, can gain resistance to all
damage types for a number of rounds equal to their
proficiency bonus.
Major Crane Step. The bearer of this tattoo increases
their total movement speed by 30, gains double their
proficiency bonus on initiative rolls, their Dexterity or
Wisdom increases by 1, up to a maximum of 20, and,
once per long rest, they can cast the spell dimension door
as a bonus action for a number of rounds equal to their
proficiency bonus.
Major Tiger’s Fury. The bearer of this tattoo adds twice
their proficiency bonus to their damaging melee attacks.
This damage is of the same type as their weapon. They
also increase their Strength or Dexterity by 1, up to a
maximum of 20, and, once per long rest, may take one
additional attack whenever they take the Attack action
for a number of rounds equal to their proficiency bonus.
Major Phoenix Essence. The bearer of this tattoo gains
one additional spell slot of 1st, 2nd and 3rd level, may
reroll any 1s they roll when determining the effects of
a spell, and increases their Intelligence, Wisdom, or
Charisma by 1, up to a maximum of 20. Additionally
they gain a bonus pool of spell slot points equal to twice
their proficiency bonus which may be used to increase
the effective spell level of a spell. This pool refreshes after
a long rest.
Other Tattoos
Feel free to reflavor the tattoos listed here to better fit
your campaign world, the creatures and cultures within
it, as well as create tattoos of your own. Additionally,
there are likely to also be legendary tattoos, the acquisi-
tion of which might be supremely challenging, or they
may be in the image of whatever great foe they may have
overcome. A tarrasque tattoo anyone? You may also
consider utilizing tattoos as the means to impart a curse
or a disease.
New Magic Items
Attuned Magic Items
Blood Gorger Amulet (very rare). This necklace ap-
pears to be a simple leather cord, from which hang the
fangs of some predatory animal. However, in the midst
of battle, nearby blood spent seems to be drawn to the
teeth, causing them to drip red. While a barbarian is
enraged, they regain a number of hit points equal to their
proficiency bonus each round.
Inferno Cleaver (rare). This battleaxe is crafted from
iron-reinforced obsidian, and is etched with fiery runes
in the dwarven tongue. +1 Enchantment. Adds 1d4 fire
damage on hit. Once per short rest, the wielder can make
an attack which does 3d10 fire damage to all targets in
a 30-foot line. Enemies may make a DC 15 Dexterity
saving throw for half of this damage.
Ice Shard Longbow (very rare). This frigid magical +2
longbow has a number of special properties. Firstly, it
requires no ammunition, its arrows form in ice out of the
shaft by simply drawing back. Secondly it adds 1d6 cold
damage on each damaging attack.
 Finally, once per long rest, the bow may be used to
recreate the spell conjure barrage, spraying arrows in a 60
foot cone in front of the archer. Each creature within this
cone must succeed at a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw.
A creature takes 3d6 piercing and 3d6 cold damage on a
failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Facemask of the Vigilant (rare). The wearer of this
simple iron facemask has their reflexes heightened.
When worn all the world around them seems to slow and
things which normally might escape notice are brought
to the forefront of the wearer’s awareness. They gain dou-
ble proficiency on Perception checks. Additionally they
gain a number of extra Reactions each turn equal to half
their proficiency bonus (rounded down). These reactions
can only be used for Attacks of Opportunity.
Battle Lovers’ Locket (rare). This paired item con-
sists of two halves of a magically imbued locket gifted
to a pair of lovers on their wedding day by their tribal
shaman. When this locket is within 30 feet of its other
half, their magical protection is activated, granting both
bearers +1 to AC, +2 to weapon damage and Immunity
to Charm effects.
Hand of Dawn (rare). This morningstar emits a green-
ish-white light, at the command of the wielder, within a
20-foot aura. Any mindless undead within the radius of
the light have a chance to be frightened (Wisdom save
DC 11). Additionally, if the light is used within magical
darkness, the light’s aura is decreased to 10 feet but the
light is still seen.
Skullface Mask (rare). This burial mask, legends have
it, was once crafted out of the skull of the first creature
the Deathlord Nimble ever slew. While worn, you gain
+1 to your spell attack bonus and spell save DC. Addi-
tionally you may, once per long rest, use an action to
cause the skull to flare up and appear more fully, and
more terrifying. Target one creature, which must succeed
on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or, as with the spell
command, flee or grovel at your feet.
Sash of Inner Resolve (rare). This belt is crafted of
simple, purple silk and is incredibly smooth to the touch.
When worn the wearer gains one additional ki point or
sorcery point. This has no effect if the wearer has neither.
Shield of Nature’s Reprisal (rare). This wooden shield
is encircled with a wreath of thorns. Whenever a foe
strikes the wielder of the shield with a melee attack,
but fails to do damage, the thorns lash out and deal 1d4
piercing damage to the target. The wood of this shield
is still alive and it can, with proper nurture and care, be
grown to gain additional protective strength and magical
effects.
Axe of the Typhoon (very rare). +2 freezing battleaxe.
Whirlpool. Once per long rest, as an action, the wielder
of this axe may attempt to pull all creatures within 15
feet towards the wielder. Each creature must make a
Strength saving throw (DC = 8 + proficency + Strength).
If the creature fails it is pulled to within 5 feet of the
wielder and the wielder may make a single weapon attack
on the creature.
Tome of Eldritch Horror (very rare). Grants the Book
of Ancient Secrets invocation as well as the Eldritch
Barrage ability. Once per long rest the bearer of this
tome can channel its otherworldly energies through their
eldritch blast. As an action the warlock may sacrifice
health to target an additional foe with their eldritch blast.
For every 5 hit points offered to the tome, the warlock
may cast eldritch blast on an additional foe.
Soul of the Sea (very rare). +2 shield. Grants the ability
Healing Surge. Any overhealing done to another char-
acter by a healing spell with a casting time of action or
bonus action, becomes a watery shield of temporary hit
points equal to the amount overhealed.
Toma-Hawk (very rare). Cursed +2 returning handaxe.
The corrupting influence of this weapon gradually turns
its bearer into a bird of prey. Over time their mind
gradually becomes more primal and its body smaller,
until only the bird remains.
The Edge of Valor (uncommon to legendary). When
the PCs first meet the Edge of Valor he appears as noth-
ing more than a rusty, dull-edged dagger. And indeed,
it is a he, for within this tarnished blade is captured the
soul of a legendary warrior. Though when found he does
not remember his name, or anything about his past, he
does remember the glory of battle. Over time, as he is
used in battle, he will remember more and he will begin
seeking his true form. Edge is eager for battle and will
frequently call out suggestions during a fight to “Hit it
harder!” or “Get that one!” Outside of combat he doesn’t
say much, though this can be at GM discretion.
After defeating a significant enemy, one which proves to
be a serious threat to the wielder, the blade transforms,
permanently, following the outline listed below:
1 Rusty dagger: 1d4 9 Halberd: 3d4
2 Club: 1d6 10 +2 enhancement bonus
3 Spear: 1d8 11 Scimitar: 2d8
4 Greatclub: 2d4 12 Battleaxe: 4d4
5 +1 enhancement bonus 13 Longsword: 3d6
6 Shortsword: 1d10 14 Glaive: 2d10
7 Flail: 1d12 15 +3 enhancement bonus
8 Handaxe: 2d6 16 Greatsword: 5d4
The properties of the weapon are equivalent to those in
the equipment section and only their damage is altered.
Though the exact when and how of the transformations
is left to GM discretion, some guidelines are as follows:
Edge need not make the killing blow in order to trans-
form, though he must be wielded and utilized through-
out the fight, and the enemies must be particularly
dangerous, at least the same CR as the wielder’s level.
Edge will change form only once per day.
Edge should transform with some frequency until he
reaches tier 5, after which the progression should slow as
his power after this begins to rise dramatically. Matching
Edge’s tier to the level of the wielder is a safe bet.
Edge will not change forms if the wielder attempts to
abuse the mechanic in any way.
As Edge regains his power and seeks his true form
he begins to remember much about his past existence.
What this actually is will be left up to the GM to decide,
though some possible examples might be a paladin who
sacrificed themselves and their holy avenger, an ex-
traplanar entity of war and battle, or a demigod who was
trapped by a rival.
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 Rod of Warding (rare). This simple metal rod is two
feet long and has a metallic end forged into the shape
of a shield. Use of this wand requires it to be wielded in
one hand and functions as an arcane or divine focus.
Additionally, when a spell that requires a saving throw
is cast on the wielder or an ally within 10 feet of the
wielder, the wielder can, once per short rest, use their
reaction to grant themselves or the ally advantage on
their saving throw against that spell. If the wielder, or
their ally, makes their saving throw, the wielder can
restore an expended first level spell slot.
Unattuned Magic Items
Gem of Infinite Breath (very rare). This hexagonal em-
erald allows its wielder to breathe where there is no air. It
offers advantage on saving throws against cloud and fog
based spells that fill an area with poisonous air. This item
must be placed in the mouth in order to be effective.
Shielding Bracer (rare). Once per long rest, the wearer
can cast shield as a reaction to an attack.
Violet Gem of Force (uncommon). A gem of coalesced
magical energy, these can be used to channel a blast of
arcane energy. It takes an action to use and does 1d6 + 1
force damage to a target within 60 feet if they fail a Dex-
terity saving throw, DC 11. Becomes inert after five uses.
Talisman of the Hidesmiths (uncommon). This wood-
en token is strung on a leather cord and bears a carving
of the hardy family. Once per long rest the bearer may
cast barkskin on themselves. The caster does not need to
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maintain concentration for this spell to remain in effect.
Wellbottom Windchimes (rare). These chimes are an
elegant bit of scrimshaw, crafted by the fishermen of
Wellbottom from the bones of the fish of Wellbottom
Lake. If played during a short rest, whenever a 1 is rolled
while spending a Hit Die the character may reroll the Hit
Die, and must take the new result.
Blood Rubies (uncommon). These are coalesced and
polished gems of blood. Although valuable to the right
buyer, they can also be quite useful as a spell resource.
As an equipment action a caster is able to crush the gem,
releasing the blood and power within. This allows them
to gain advantage their next Evocation or Necromancy
spell attack roll or give a foe disadvantage on the spell
save. This effect lasts for one round.
Dashing Debonair Design (uncommon). The wearer of
these very stylish clothes gains proficiency in Deception,
if they don’t have it, and, as long as no other armor is
worn, increases his base AC to 13 + Dex modifer.
Ring of Adamant (very rare). Twice per long rest the
wearer can, as a Bonus action, taunt all targets within 15
feet. Targets must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw.
On a fail, the targets gain disadvantage when attacking
anyone other than the taunter. The taunter gains +2
Armor Class against those that fail the save.
Eldritch Threads (varies). This outfit, which can be
found in a wide variety of appearances, can be enchant-
ed, as armor, with a +1, +2, or +3 bonus. This bonus
functions exactly the same as the bonus of enchanted
armor and does not stack with any other armor.
 Horn of the Hold (very rare). This finely crafted bronze
horn is intricately etched with scenes depicting dwarven
soldiers and citizens. The horn begins each day with
1d6+4 charges. As an action, the horn can be blown to
produce the following effects for all allies within a 30-
foot radius:
• Spend 2 charges: allies gain +1 to Armor Class and
saving throws for three rounds, and grow a 1-inch
beard which lasts for those three rounds.
• Spend 3 charges: allies gain +2 to attack and damage
rolls for three rounds, and grow a 3-inch beard
which lasts for those three rounds.
• Spend 4 charges: regain 3d10 hit points. Grow a
6-inch beard which lasts for 1 minute. The health
remains but the beard disappears.
Classes
5th edition has kept the essence of the classic classes
many of us have come to know and love. However, in this
section I make a few minor, and some major, alterations
to base class abilities and features, with the design goal of
increasing the power of underused or poorly developed
class abilities, and also in an attempt to make certain
classes “feel” more like my vision of them.
Alignment restrictions. While there are no restrictions
on alignments for classes, there are general incongruenc-
es between certain classes and certain alignments. The
class entries include recommended alignment guidelines.
There are certainly good exceptions and any concern
should be addressed between the GM and the player.
Barbarian
The barbarian is recommended to avoid the lawful align-
ments.
Path of the Berserker. At level 16, you may use Intimi-
dating Presence as a Bonus action.
Aspect of the Beast: Eagle. In addition to seeing in fine
detail at a long distance, you gain double your proficien-
cy bonus on Perception checks.
Cleric
The cleric is recommended to be of the same alignment
as their deity.
Tempest Domain. Guiding bolt may do lightning dam-
age instead of radiant damage. This choice must be made
at level 1.
Overlord (New Domain)
Note: This domain includes features which may cause
unwanted complexity in your campaign. Consult with
your GM and fellow players before choosing the Over-
lord domain.
The Grand Cause. The Overlord has one clear goal:
to further his deity’s will on a grand scale. They are not
content with small acts of piety and do not feel comfort-
able leaving the task in the hands of others. They aim to
lead allies and followers in furtherance of a grand vision,
to spread not only faith in their god but to make a signif-
icant, concrete impact on their world.
Your cleric should begin formulating a clear vision of
why they fight and what they fight for. This cause should
align closely with the aspects and desires of your deity,
though they need not be exact. Your cause should have
no more than three tenants and these tenants should be
clear and concise.
This cause should be open-ended and not a specific
goal. For example, the causes of “Obtain Power,” “Ac-
quire Wealth,” “Collect Magic Items” or “Enforce Just
Laws” are broad and fitting, while “Defeat the Bunsen
Gang,” “Find the Crown of Sha’tar,” “Kill All the Spi-
ders,” or “Throw the Tea Overboard” are too specific and
would not be valid tenants. The cause should be inspiring
and attractive to a wide range of followers. Consult with
your GM to develop and finalize a cause fitting for your
campaign and world.
Overlord Domain Spells
Spell level Spell
1st charm person, command
3rd hold person, suggestion
5th sending, tongues
7th dominate beast, banishment
9th dominate person, hold monster
Born to Rule. At 1st level, you learn the friends cantrip.
You also gain proficiency in one of the following skills of
your choice: Deception, Intimidate, or Performance.
Bonus Proficiencies. At 1st level, you gain proficiency
with martial weapons and heavy armor.
Channel Divinity: Rally. Starting at 2nd level, you can
use your Channel Divinity to rally your allies to fight
for your deity’s glory. As an action, you inspire all allies
within 30 feet of you. Until the end of your next turn
you, and allies within 30 feet of you, add your proficiency
bonus to their attack and damage rolls as well as their
armor class.
Dictum. Beginning at 6th level, when you cast an
enchantment spell, add +1 to the DC of its saving throw.
Additionally, when you cast an enchantment spell utiliz-
ing a spell slot higher than the original level of the spell,
you can increase the number of targets affected by one or
double the duration of the spell, your choice, for each slot
above its original level.
Commander of Legions. At 8th level, your renown as
a commander has attracted followers who wish to serve
your Grand Cause. Unlike Retainers, these followers will
fight for you and follow you into battle, though only if
the cause serves the desires of your deity. For example,
they will fight to defend your temple or fortress, stage
an organized attack or siege on enemy encampments, or
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serve as a police force in a town. They will not follow you
into small group situations more fit for a party of adven-
turers, or any activity which goes against the tenants of
your Grand Cause. Additionally, they will cease to follow
you if they are treated poorly or if they are not given
opportunity to further your Grand Cause.
At 8th level, you attract 3 followers. Of these followers
one will serve in a martial role, one in a religious role,
and one in a general capacity. If they are treated well, by
9th level they will have each recruited one additional fol-
lower of their type. As long as they are given opportunity
to further the Grand Cause and their needs are taken
care of their number will continue to double each level,
reaching approximately 4,000 of each type by level 20.
For more details on how the followers might work con-
sult the Variant Feature: Retainers listed under the Noble
background on page 136 in the Player’s Handbook.
Much of the management of your followers should be
done outside of the regular session. Consult with your
GM to work out the details of your organization and
followers such that they fit in well with your GM’s cam-
paign and world. Such management would likely include
spending gold on the followers’ well-being and supplies,
outfitting them with gear, sending them on missions,
and so on.
Hail to the Sovereign. Starting at 17th level, your rally
lasts for 1 minute instead of 1 round and affects all allies
within 60 feet. In addition to the other inspirations, any
ally who fights adjacent to you gains advantage on their
attacks.
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Druid
The druid is recommended to be of a neutral alignment
(NG, LN, N, CN, NE).
Nature’s Ally (Circle of the Land). The druid gains the
ability to acquire temporary animal companions. At 3rd
level, the druid is able to cast animal friendship with an
enhanced effect. If an animal targeted has a CR = 1/2
of the druid’s level or lower, the druid may compel the
animal to follow them for the duration of the spell. If the
animal has a CR higher than 1/2 of the druid’s level the
spell will work as normal but will not gain the Nature’s
Ally effect. The animal will obey the commands of the
druid, up to and including fighting for the druid (as a
Ranger’s Companion), though the animal will not heed-
lessly throw their life away.
Additionally, the animal will not leave the borders
of their natural habitat willingly under the effects of
the spell. The spell effect is broken if the druid or his
companions knowingly injure or abuse the animal. This
effect cannot be applied to the same animal more than
once. The animal will follow the commands of the druid,
although the GM has the final say as to what an animal
companion is willing to do.
The druid is able to charm one additional animal at
levels 9 and 15 for a total of 3 creatures. Casting the spell
at a higher level extends the duration of the charm by 24
hours for each level above 1.
Fighter
Bastion (Fighting Style). While wearing armor, you
gain +1 AC. When a creature you can see attacks a target
(other than you) that is within 5 feet of you, you can use
your reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll.
You must be wielding a shield. (Combines and eliminates
Protection and Defense fighting styles.)
Dueling (Fighting Style). May be used with a shield
in the offhand; however, if the offhand is left empty you
gain advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks while in
combat.
Arcane Infusion (Eldritch Knight). At 5th level, the El-
dritch Knight is able to treat his bonded weapon as doing
entirely elemental damage for a number of rounds equal
to half his level. These rounds are restored upon com-
pleting a short or long rest. This ability is activated as a
part of an Attack. The damage type is determined by the
Eldritch Knight when he activates this ability and can be
selected from one of the following types: cold, fire, force,
lightning, or thunder.
Monk
The monk is recommended to avoid the chaotic align-
ments.
Sneak Attack (Way of Shadow). At 4th level, the Way
of Shadow monk gains a 1d6 Sneak Attack similar to the
rogue. This increases by 1d6 at levels 8, 12, 16 and 19, for
a total of 5d6 at highest level. These dice cannot be added
to any Sneak attack dice that would be gained through
levels of rogue.
Paladin If the warlock has already chosen to learn one of the
spells on the patron list, they may instead learn another
The paladin is recommended to avoid the evil align- spell of that level.
ments.
Fighting Styles. See the Bastion and Dueling changes The Stone Fathers (New Warlock
in the Fighter section. Patron)
In the deep dark of the earth, there are many beings of
Ranger immense power and mystery. One of these is an entity
known as the Stone Fathers. These extraplanar beings,
Favored Enemy. Beginning at 4th level, the ranger dou-
many in voice but one in essence, inhabit rock forma-
bles their proficiency bonus when making an attack roll
tions, speaking in deep, rumbling tones to those few
against their favored enemy and adds their proficiency
fortunate enough to come across them. Their true desires
bonus to their damage rolls. They gain this feature again
and goals are unknown, but the Stone Fathers possess
at 9th and 17th level, applied to their second and third
great control over the earth and offer this ability to those
favored enemies respectively.
who bind themselves to them in a pact.
Menagerie (Beast Master). At 5th level, and every four
Expanded Spell List. The Stone Fathers let you choose
levels after that, the Beast Master may acquire an addi-
from an expanded list of spells when you learn a warlock
tional animal companion. These companions work just
spell. The following spells are added to the warlock spell
as the first did. However, when the Beast Master uses an
list for you.
Attack to command their companion to attack, only one
companion, per attack, may act Stone Fathers Expanded Spells
Alpha Bond (Beast Master). At 9th level, once the
Spell Level Spells
Beast Master has used an action to command his com-
panion to attack, he may use a bonus action on subse- 1st thunderwave, shield
quent turns to continue the attack. 2nd shatter, spike growth
3rd meld into stone, spirit guardians
Rogue 4th stoneskin, stone shape
5th wall of stone, animate objects
Slippery Mind. In addition to the stated effects, you
also gain advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks. Attuned to the Core. You understand the vibrations
and pulsations of the earth as clearly as spoken word.
Sorcerer Starting at 1st level, you gain tremorsense in a 15-foot
radius (see Monster Manual, p. 9). At 9th level, the range
Thematic Spells. While not wholly specific to the sor- increases to 30 feet and again to 60 feet at level 18.
cerer class, I often make many allowance and alterations
to the visual and damage effects of spells and abilities in
order for them to feel more aligned to an overall theme.
To this end I permit changes to the damage type and ap-
pearance of spells. For example, if a caster wished their
magic missile to take the appearance of small, screaming
skulls, this would be without issue. The spell would have
no fear or any other effect but the player would be able to
describe them in a more exciting way.
Additionally, if a sorcerer was trying to adhere to
an elemental theme, such as ice, I would allow a spell
that does not normally have a frost damage type to be
changed into such. For example, burning hands being
changed into freezing hands, which sprays shards of
jagged ice instead. The damage is changed from fire to
frost but otherwise works exactly the same.
Any change to the spell’s damage must be made when
the character first learns or acquires the spell and cannot
be changed, except at significant cost, from that point
onward.

Warlock
Embracing the Gift. The warlock gains mastery over
the spells granted by the patron and adds them to the
list of their spells known. They add these spells at the
following levels:
Level 1 patron spells become known at warlock Level 5.
Level 2 spells become known at level 7, level 3 at level 9,
level 4 at level 11, and level 5 at level 13.
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Stone Warden. Beginning at 6th level, you are able to
become one with the earth for a short time. For 1 minute
you gain the Earth Glide ability, granting you a burrow
speed of 30 feet. You can move through nonmagical,
unworked earth and stone. While doing so, the warlock
does not disturb the material it moves through.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until
you finish a short or long rest.
Will of Iron. Those who bind themselves to the Stone
Fathers have an immense fortitude. At 10th level you
gain immunity to petrification effects and have advan-
tage on saving throws against any attempt to incapacitate
or stun you.
Earth’s Embrace. At 14th level, the very rock bends to
your will. The ground erupts and envelops all creatures
within a 30-foot area, instantly grappling them and caus-
ing one of two effects.
• Crush. You may chose to have the stone crush in
upon the creature, inflicting 3d12 bludgeoning
damage. The creature may attempt to break the
grapple by using Athletics or Acrobatics, opposed by
your Athletics. You may substitute your Charisma
bonus for the Strength on these checks if desired. If
the creature fails to break out it takes the crushing
20
damage again on your turn and remains grappled.
• Fortify. Alternatively, you may chose to have the
stone protect your allies. After a few moments the
grapple is released and the ally is left with skin as
hard as stone. Your ally has resistance to nonmagical
bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage,
immunity to poison and petrification effects, and
gains an amount of temporary hit points equal to
your level plus your Charisma modifier.
Both effects last a number of rounds equal to half the
warlock’s level. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it
again until you finish a long rest.
Wizard
The following abilities are added to the wizard schools,
beginning at 5th level.
Abjuration
Universal Warding. At levels 5, 9, and 13, you may add
one abjuration spell of a level you are able to cast to your
spellbook. This spell may be taken from any class list and
is always considered prepared.
Vigilant Focus. At 9th level, you are able to main-
tain focus on multiple spells at a time. You are able to
maintain simultaneous concentration on a number of
abjuration spells equal to half your proficiency bonus. If
you take damage and fail your concentration check, all
spells you were concentrating on end simultaneously.
Conjuration
Cloud Control. At 5th level, you are able to make
a number of creatures immune to the effects of your
“cloud” and “storm” spells. Upon casting such a spell (ex.
cloudkill, ice storm, incendiary cloud, etc.) you may desig-
nate a number of creatures equal to half your proficiency
bonus. These creatures automatically save against the
effect, though may still take half damage. At 13th level,
they may take no damage.
Swift Summoning. At 9th level, you are able to cast
conjure minor elementals with a 1 round casting time
(instead of 1 minute).
Divination
Foresight. At 5th level, you may, as a reaction at the
beginning of combat, add your proficiency bonus to
initiative rolls. You may also choose to bestow this ability
on another creature you can see. At level 13, the profi-
ciency bonus is doubled.
True Knowledge. At 9th level, owing to their experi-
ence identifying magical items and understanding their
properties, the diviner may attune themselves to four
magical items instead of three. Alternatively you may
grant this ability to an ally for a 24-hour period.
Enchantment
Afterglow. At 5th level, if an enchanter’s spell ends early
due to a successful Wisdom saving throw on the part of
the target, until the end of their next turn the target has
disadvantage on any attacks and skill checks. At level 13,
the target is stunned.
Lingering Gaze. At 9th level, you are able to maintain
your Hypnotic Gaze ability as a bonus action instead of
an action.
Evocation
Potent Cantrip. Due to the extremely limited applica-
tion of this ability, it has been changed to the following:
Starting at 6th level, your damaging cantrips have gained
increased potency. The damage die of each increases by
one step. For example, fire bolt, which normally does
2d10 damage on a successful attack, now does 2d12.
Poison spray goes from 2d12 to 4d6; shocking grasp from
2d8 to 2d10, etc.
Energy Manipulation. At 5th level, the evoker may
alter the elemental properties of their spells, changing
the damage of a spell at a moment’s notice. As a bonus
action, you can change one type to one other type. For
example, you may change the damage of a lightning bolt
from lightning to frost. (Note, however, that some phys-
ical effects may be altered. If a fireball, which may have
caught the barn on fire, has been changed to frost, the
barn would not burn. Other physical ramifications may
come into play.)
At 9th level, a spell which is so changed is harder to re-
sist, increasing its save DC by 1. At 13th level, the volatile
nature of the spells means that some damage still pierces
through even the most resolute defenses. On a successful
save, the target takes 3/4 of the damage, rather than half
damage.
Illusion
Masterful Manipulation. Starting at 5th level, you are
able to move and manipulate your illusions as a bonus
action instead of an action.
Permeating Illusions. At 9th level, the illusionist is able
to maintain focus on multiple spells at a time. You are
able to maintain simultaneous concentration on a num-
ber of illusion spells equal to half your proficiency bonus.
If you take damage and fail the subsequent concentration
check, all spells you were concentrating on end simulta-
neously.
Delirious Deception. Your illusions are incredibly
convincing. At level 13, anyone interacting with them
makes their first save at disadvantage. If they fail this
save, subsequent saves are made normally.
Necromancy
Lord of the Underworld. At 5th level, your Grim Har-
vest ability is also able to be triggered when your undead
thralls land a killing blow on a foe. At level 9, you are
able to animate Large creatures. Check with your GM for
statistics for these creatures. At level 13, you are able to
cast animate dead with a one round casting time instead
of one minute.
Transmutation
Share Spell. Starting at 5th level, whenever you target
another creature with a transmutation touch spell, you
may also have the spell affect yourself.
Enduring Alterations. At 9th level, the transmuter is
able to maintain focus on multiple spells at a time. You
are able to maintain simultaneous concentration on a
number of transmutation spells equal to half your profi-
ciency bonus. If you take damage and fail the subsequent
concentration check, all spells you were concentrating on
end simultaneously.
Master Alchemist. At 13th level, your mastery of trans-
mutation allows you to transform materials at a rapid
rate. When using Minor Alchemy, you are able to trans-
form materials at 1 minute per cubic foot rather than 10
minutes per cubic foot.
Custom Archetype Creation
Some basic guidelines when creating custom archetypes.
First, follow the general framework of the archetypes al-
ready published. A new archetype should do something
in a different, not better, way than the existing arche-
types. Second, grant them new abilities at the following
levels:
Barbarian Primal Path Features: 3rd/6th/10th/14th
Bard College Features: 3rd/3rd/6th/14th
Cleric Domain Features: 1st/2nd/6th/8th/17th
Domain Spells
Druid Circle Features: 2nd/2nd/6th/10th/14th
Fighter Martial Archetype Features:
3rd/7th/10th/15th/18th
Monk Monastic Tradition Features:
3rd/6th/11th/17th
Paladin Sacred Oath Features: 3rd/3rd/7th/15th/20th
Oath Spells
Ranger Ranger Archetype Features:
3rd/7th/11th/15th
Rogue Roguish Archetype Features:
3rd/3rd/9th/13th/17th
Sorcerer Bloodline Features: 1st/1st/6th/14th/18th
Warlock Patron Pact Features: 1st/6th/10th/14th
Patron Spells
Wizard Arcane Tradition Features:
2nd/2nd/6th/10th/14th
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Copyright 2000, Wizards of the Coast, LLC.
System Reference Document 5.1 Copyright 2016, Wizards
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att, Robert J. Schwalb, Bruce R. Cordell, Chris Sims, and
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Gygax and Dave Arneson.
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