Crafting Magical Items? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Crafting Magical Items? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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testament
02-08-06, 12:44 AM Okay, I have tried to figure out the formula for creating magical items, and I just can't figure it out. I am probably missing something, or just reading it wrong or something. Can anyone either provide a site or link that details the formula in a clear way. Or can someone please explain it to me. Thanks.
Nom
02-08-06, 01:55 AM There is no "one true formula".

Certain items (potions, scrolls, wands) have a universally applicable formula. Base price is spell level * caster level * (50 for potions / 25 for scrolls / 750 for wands) gp + expensive components. Cost to create is base price / 2 gp + base price / 25 XP + expensive components.

Weapons and armour also have specific mix-and-match methods, as long as you stick to a listed set of abilities.

Anything else simply has guidelines, depending on what you are trying to make. The guidelines can be found on DMG table 7-32 and 7-33, DMG pg 282, and other notes scattered throughout the section.
Lord Psynister
02-08-06, 07:58 AM Tell us what you want to make (as many details as possible) and we'll figure it out for you, showing the math when we do so that you understand.
testament
02-15-06, 03:08 PM Okay, I was reading a thread on artificer optimization, and this guy mentioned this magical item.

With the scribe scroll and craft wandrous item feats an 11th level artificer could create a reusable ( X / per day) scroll or an unlimited use scroll. Then use metamagic spell completion on these items.

This is great if you use it with persistent spell for int+3 times per day. Just create 1/day items for each of the spells you want persistent.

Now, how in the world is this possible? What would be the formula for creating this? Thanks.

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testament 02-08-06, 12:44 AM	Okay, I have tried to figure out the formula for creating magical items, and I just can't figure it out. I am probably missing something, or just reading it wrong or something. Can anyone either provide a site or link that details the formula in a clear way. Or can someone please explain it to me. Thanks.
Nom 02-08-06, 01:55 AM	There is no "one true formula". Certain items (potions, scrolls, wands) have a universally applicable formula. Base price is spell level * caster level * (50 for potions / 25 for scrolls / 750 for wands) gp + expensive components. Cost to create is base price / 2 gp + base price / 25 XP + expensive components. Weapons and armour also have specific mix-and-match methods, as long as you stick to a listed set of abilities. Anything else simply has guidelines, depending on what you are trying to make. The guidelines can be found on DMG table 7-32 and 7-33, DMG pg 282, and other notes scattered throughout the section.
Lord Psynister 02-08-06, 07:58 AM	Tell us what you want to make (as many details as possible) and we'll figure it out for you, showing the math when we do so that you understand.
testament 02-15-06, 03:08 PM	Okay, I was reading a thread on artificer optimization, and this guy mentioned this magical item. With the scribe scroll and craft wandrous item feats an 11th level artificer could create a reusable ( X / per day) scroll or an unlimited use scroll. Then use metamagic spell completion on these items. This is great if you use it with persistent spell for int+3 times per day. Just create 1/day items for each of the spells you want persistent. Now, how in the world is this possible? What would be the formula for creating this? Thanks.