artificer and magic items [Archive] - Wizards Community

artificer and magic items [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Yenrac_dradwe
09-28-07, 10:15 AM no where in the FAQ , Errata nor the book can i find one key thing.

Once a artificer gains i magic item or creates it , can he use it or does he require a Use Magic device check every time?

I know wizards can use magic devices without a check , but i know the artificer is different some this aspect i think

thank you for any support
~Yenrac
moriarty13
09-28-07, 11:12 AM I'm pretty sure the Artificer needs to make a UMD check anytime he uses a magic item in the same way a Rogue does. Obviously not for potions or Gloves of Dexterity, but he will need to roll for a Wand or Scroll every time. Luckily, an Artificer already wants to focus on UMD and gains some bonuses on UMD checks I believe.
Warlawk
09-28-07, 03:31 PM UMD every time. Remember though, if you have previously activated the item you get a +2 to UMD checks for it. Kinda nice for charged items and such.
wizardguy2003
09-28-07, 03:32 PM Yes, he needs to do a UMD every time he activates a spell trigger item or spell completion item, even if he made it. He does get +2 bonus though if he has the matching craft item feat, not to mention any synergy bonuses or special ones to UMD through feats or items or such.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Yenrac_dradwe 09-28-07, 10:15 AM	no where in the FAQ , Errata nor the book can i find one key thing. Once a artificer gains i magic item or creates it , can he use it or does he require a Use Magic device check every time? I know wizards can use magic devices without a check , but i know the artificer is different some this aspect i think thank you for any support ~Yenrac
moriarty13 09-28-07, 11:12 AM	I'm pretty sure the Artificer needs to make a UMD check anytime he uses a magic item in the same way a Rogue does. Obviously not for potions or Gloves of Dexterity, but he will need to roll for a Wand or Scroll every time. Luckily, an Artificer already wants to focus on UMD and gains some bonuses on UMD checks I believe.
Warlawk 09-28-07, 03:31 PM	UMD every time. Remember though, if you have previously activated the item you get a +2 to UMD checks for it. Kinda nice for charged items and such.
wizardguy2003 09-28-07, 03:32 PM	Yes, he needs to do a UMD every time he activates a spell trigger item or spell completion item, even if he made it. He does get +2 bonus though if he has the matching craft item feat, not to mention any synergy bonuses or special ones to UMD through feats or items or such.