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Baned
02-07-06, 01:14 PM In the DMG, it says what spells are required if you wanted to make, for example, a Flaming Burst Longsword. But what is required if you wanted to craft a +1 Longsword? Do you just need general spellcasting power, along with the Feat, or are certain spells required?
Seeker95
02-07-06, 01:33 PM Just the Feat. Nothing more than that.
Roxlimn
02-07-06, 02:00 PM Actually, you also need caster level 3. Of course, the feat Craft Arms and Armor usually requires caster level 5 in the first place, so it's not usually a problem. Of course, you also need a masterwork Longsword, a Forge, and reagents costing 2000k, plus the time requirement.
kjenks
02-07-06, 02:30 PM Actually, you also need caster level 3. Of course, the feat Craft Arms and Armor usually requires caster level 5 in the first place, so it's not usually a problem. Of course, you also need a masterwork Longsword, a Forge, and reagents costing 2000k, plus the time requirement.

You're thinking market price. It's 1/2 price to craft.
Roxlimn
02-07-06, 02:50 PM Quite right.
Baned
02-07-06, 11:46 PM So, assuming the party (or just the caster) had the required resources, your 5th level mage could make a +5 Longsword?

Basically, I'm asking if there's a caster level requirement for higher enchantments.
Dhavaer
02-08-06, 12:15 AM Armour and Weapon enhancements require 3 caster levels per enhancement bonus. So a +5 longsword would need a 15th level caster, as would a +1 Vorpal Sword. A +4 Flaming sword would require a 12th level caster. A +2 Vorpal Flaming Sword would need and 18th level caster.
Lafing Cat
02-08-06, 03:18 AM It's only per *actual* enhancement bonus, not effective enhancement bonus.

A level 6 character could make a +2 Shocking, Keen, Flaming, Defending, Ki Focus Long Sword. Couldn't *afford* to, but could if he had the money.

Note that the CL's listed alongside the weapon tags are *typical* CL's, and not an actual pre-requisite. (Confirmed in the FAQ and Erratta).
Seeker95
02-08-06, 10:01 AM Basically, I'm asking if there's a caster level requirement for higher enchantments.Yes there is.

Caster Level for Weapons
The caster level of a weapon with a special ability is given in the item description. For an item with only an enhancement bonus and no other abilities, the caster level is three times the enhancement bonus. If an item has both an enhancement bonus and a special ability, the higher of the two caster level requirements must be met.
tarkin
02-08-06, 10:44 AM You also need to have the XP available to create it. If you just went up a level, you are out of luck

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Baned 02-07-06, 01:14 PM	In the DMG, it says what spells are required if you wanted to make, for example, a Flaming Burst Longsword. But what is required if you wanted to craft a +1 Longsword? Do you just need general spellcasting power, along with the Feat, or are certain spells required?
Seeker95 02-07-06, 01:33 PM	Just the Feat. Nothing more than that.
Roxlimn 02-07-06, 02:00 PM	Actually, you also need caster level 3. Of course, the feat Craft Arms and Armor usually requires caster level 5 in the first place, so it's not usually a problem. Of course, you also need a masterwork Longsword, a Forge, and reagents costing 2000k, plus the time requirement.
kjenks 02-07-06, 02:30 PM	Actually, you also need caster level 3. Of course, the feat Craft Arms and Armor usually requires caster level 5 in the first place, so it's not usually a problem. Of course, you also need a masterwork Longsword, a Forge, and reagents costing 2000k, plus the time requirement. You're thinking market price. It's 1/2 price to craft.
Roxlimn 02-07-06, 02:50 PM	Quite right.
Baned 02-07-06, 11:46 PM	So, assuming the party (or just the caster) had the required resources, your 5th level mage could make a +5 Longsword? Basically, I'm asking if there's a caster level requirement for higher enchantments.
Dhavaer 02-08-06, 12:15 AM	Armour and Weapon enhancements require 3 caster levels per enhancement bonus. So a +5 longsword would need a 15th level caster, as would a +1 Vorpal Sword. A +4 Flaming sword would require a 12th level caster. A +2 Vorpal Flaming Sword would need and 18th level caster.
Lafing Cat 02-08-06, 03:18 AM	It's only per actual enhancement bonus, not effective enhancement bonus. A level 6 character could make a +2 Shocking, Keen, Flaming, Defending, Ki Focus Long Sword. Couldn't afford to, but could if he had the money. Note that the CL's listed alongside the weapon tags are typical CL's, and not an actual pre-requisite. (Confirmed in the FAQ and Erratta).
Seeker95 02-08-06, 10:01 AM	Basically, I'm asking if there's a caster level requirement for higher enchantments.Yes there is. Caster Level for Weapons The caster level of a weapon with a special ability is given in the item description. For an item with only an enhancement bonus and no other abilities, the caster level is three times the enhancement bonus. If an item has both an enhancement bonus and a special ability, the higher of the two caster level requirements must be met.
tarkin 02-08-06, 10:44 AM	You also need to have the XP available to create it. If you just went up a level, you are out of luck