Craft-Alchemy in MIC? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Craft-Alchemy in MIC? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Chronus13
06-02-07, 09:44 AM Ok so I've finally purchased the Magic Item Compendium. I've been sifting through the pages but I haven't noticed any items that grant a bonus to Craft (alchemy). Would anyone mind telling me if there are any such items and specifically what page or what the name of item is, please?:bigeyes:
Chronus13
06-02-07, 05:40 PM :bump:

I know you folks have the MIC too! Doesn't anyone know??:weep:
Kouk
06-02-07, 07:32 PM Can't say I have noticed an item like that, and I've read the whole thing.

That doesn't mean it isn't there, I probably wouldn't pay much attention to that kind of item anyway.
Dire_Rhino
06-02-07, 08:32 PM They probably don't exist because you can make your own using the rules in the DMG. Here's an example.

Goggles of Alchemy

These fine crystal goggles wrap around your face, glinting softly.

Goggles of Alchemy provide a +5 competence bonus on all Craft: Alchemy checks.

Price: 2500 GP

Goggles of Alchemy, Lesser

As Goggles of Alchemy, but these goggles provide a +2 circumstance bonus.

Price: 400 GP

Goggles of Alchemy, Greater

As Goggles of Alchemy, but these goggles provide a +10 circumstance bonus.

Price: 10000 GP

Or, if you wanted, you could make them slotless:

Mortar of Brewing

This mortar is hewn from a single block of onyx. It feels faintly warm to the touch.

A mortar of brewing provides a +5 circumstance bonus to Craft:Alchemy.

Price: 5000

Lesser (+2) - 800 GP
Greater (+10) - 20000 GP
Chronus13
06-03-07, 11:56 AM Eh, those are fine ideas but I was looking for something published since my DM doesn't really approve of my magically enhanced Alchemist's Lab idea. I know exactly where the info to create bonus to skill items are and stuff but I still need something more Craft (Alchemy)-related. :(
Watsyurname529
06-03-07, 11:58 AM If i remember correctly, there is an item called a skill shard. It gives a one time bonus (not sure of the number) on any skill check. Which in your case would be Craft (Alchemy).
Dire_Rhino
06-03-07, 12:51 PM If you need to stick to pre-published stuff, you could go for the skill shards (which, unfortunately, are 1-time use only - I can't stand stuff like that) or you could also go for a Masterwork Tool from the PHB:Equipment section.

Tool, Masterwork

This well-made item is the perfect tool for the job. It grants a +2 circumstance bonus on a related skill check (if any). Bonuses provided by multiple masterwork items used toward the same skill check do not stack.

50 gp

It's still not "officially" a C:Alchemy tool, but it's easy to think of a masterwork something that should get you a bonus on C:Al. Plus, the price can't be beat - a magic item with the same bonus would cost 350 gp more.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Chronus13 06-02-07, 09:44 AM	Ok so I've finally purchased the Magic Item Compendium. I've been sifting through the pages but I haven't noticed any items that grant a bonus to Craft (alchemy). Would anyone mind telling me if there are any such items and specifically what page or what the name of item is, please?:bigeyes:
Chronus13 06-02-07, 05:40 PM	:bump: I know you folks have the MIC too! Doesn't anyone know??:weep:
Kouk 06-02-07, 07:32 PM	Can't say I have noticed an item like that, and I've read the whole thing. That doesn't mean it isn't there, I probably wouldn't pay much attention to that kind of item anyway.
Dire_Rhino 06-02-07, 08:32 PM	They probably don't exist because you can make your own using the rules in the DMG. Here's an example. Goggles of Alchemy These fine crystal goggles wrap around your face, glinting softly. Goggles of Alchemy provide a +5 competence bonus on all Craft: Alchemy checks. Price: 2500 GP Goggles of Alchemy, Lesser As Goggles of Alchemy, but these goggles provide a +2 circumstance bonus. Price: 400 GP Goggles of Alchemy, Greater As Goggles of Alchemy, but these goggles provide a +10 circumstance bonus. Price: 10000 GP Or, if you wanted, you could make them slotless: Mortar of Brewing This mortar is hewn from a single block of onyx. It feels faintly warm to the touch. A mortar of brewing provides a +5 circumstance bonus to Craft:Alchemy. Price: 5000 Lesser (+2) - 800 GP Greater (+10) - 20000 GP
Chronus13 06-03-07, 11:56 AM	Eh, those are fine ideas but I was looking for something published since my DM doesn't really approve of my magically enhanced Alchemist's Lab idea. I know exactly where the info to create bonus to skill items are and stuff but I still need something more Craft (Alchemy)-related. :(
Watsyurname529 06-03-07, 11:58 AM	If i remember correctly, there is an item called a skill shard. It gives a one time bonus (not sure of the number) on any skill check. Which in your case would be Craft (Alchemy).
Dire_Rhino 06-03-07, 12:51 PM	If you need to stick to pre-published stuff, you could go for the skill shards (which, unfortunately, are 1-time use only - I can't stand stuff like that) or you could also go for a Masterwork Tool from the PHB:Equipment section. Tool, Masterwork This well-made item is the perfect tool for the job. It grants a +2 circumstance bonus on a related skill check (if any). Bonuses provided by multiple masterwork items used toward the same skill check do not stack. 50 gp It's still not "officially" a C:Alchemy tool, but it's easy to think of a masterwork something that should get you a bonus on C:Al. Plus, the price can't be beat - a magic item with the same bonus would cost 350 gp more.