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JuzaOfTheClouds 07-09-07, 10:13 AM	On page 214 of the Dmg is said that "magic items unless otherwise noted, take as nonmagical items of the same sort". Now I'm a little confused... If a character is target of a fireball/lightning bolt/cone of cold/etc., do the magic items in his possession take the same amount of damage?? Ok that "A magic item doesn’t need to make a saving throw unless it is unattended, it is specifically targeted by the effect, or its wielder rolls a natural 1 on his save.", but with area spells, what is "specifically targeted"?? Is it right to assume that ALL within the target area is specifically targeted by the effect?? I know that D&D Rules are light years away from what could be objectively reasonable, but taking 100 HP damage from a fireball and still have your armour brand new... Thanx Juza
Dielzen 07-09-07, 04:50 PM	In the "Magic Overview" section of the SRD you will find the following information: Items Surviving after a Saving Throw: Unless the descriptive text for the spell specifies otherwise, all items carried or worn by a creature are assumed to survive a magical attack. If a creature rolls a natural 1 on its saving throw against the effect, however, an exposed item is harmed (if the attack can harm objects). Refer to Table: Items Affected by Magical Attacks. Determine which four objects carried or worn by the creature are most likely to be affected and roll randomly among them. The randomly determined item must make a saving throw against the attack form and take whatever damage the attack deal. If an item is not carried or worn and is not magical, it does not get a saving throw. It simply is dealt the appropriate damage. Table: Items Affected by Magical Attacks Order1 Item 1st Shield 2nd Armor 3rd Magic helmet, hat, or headband 4th Item in hand (including weapon, wand, or the like) 5th Magic cloak 6th Stowed or sheathed weapon 7th Magic bracers 8th Magic clothing 9th Magic jewelry (including rings) 10th Anything else 1 In order of most likely to least likely to be affected.