creating items [Archive] - Wizards Community

creating items [Archive] - Wizards Community

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lordrin
12-15-04, 04:55 AM well I couln't figure where else to post this question so I am gonna post it here....

what are the rules for creating an item with a metamagic feat attached?

for example: I want to create an item that is a command word activated flame blade effect. I want to Energy substitue it for sonic then Admixture sonic on again. how does this getdone or can it be done at all?

any help is appreciated.
Kyy'Dakh
12-15-04, 09:42 AM It doesn't work that way with items: If you want an item to do more than it normally does, you have to pay the extra cash and XP to pay for the enhanced ability. A metamagicked wand, for example, costs more (often much more) than a normal wand of its kind, since it's effectively of a higher level.

If your DM will allow it, you can use the Screaming weapon ability from Magic of Faerun (?), which deals an extra 1d6 sonic damage as a +1 ability. Note, however, in 3.5 they've caught on that sonic is a very useful energy, since there aren't many creatures resistant to it. IIRC, the reprint of Energy Substitution in Complete Arcane won't let you use sonic anymore.
rwarner3701
12-16-04, 01:23 AM i thought i was going to be helpful but after searching through all of my core books i remembered that it is in Complete Book of Eldricth Might, which a friend is borrowing. i'll try to talk to him and repost when i find the answer, but its out there.

sorry
Dartanel
12-16-04, 01:55 AM It works just like you'd expect it to.

Spell Level (The total spell level including adjustment from metamagic feats) x caster level (The minimum requires to cast the spell at this level, or more if desired) x 1800gp.

So in this case 5 x 9 x 1800 = 81,000.
Cost to create: 40,500gp + 3,240 xp.
Req: Caster level 9, Craft Wonderous item, Energy Substitution (Sonic), Energy Admixture (Sonic), Flame Blade.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
lordrin 12-15-04, 04:55 AM	well I couln't figure where else to post this question so I am gonna post it here.... what are the rules for creating an item with a metamagic feat attached? for example: I want to create an item that is a command word activated flame blade effect. I want to Energy substitue it for sonic then Admixture sonic on again. how does this getdone or can it be done at all? any help is appreciated.
Kyy'Dakh 12-15-04, 09:42 AM	It doesn't work that way with items: If you want an item to do more than it normally does, you have to pay the extra cash and XP to pay for the enhanced ability. A metamagicked wand, for example, costs more (often much more) than a normal wand of its kind, since it's effectively of a higher level. If your DM will allow it, you can use the Screaming weapon ability from Magic of Faerun (?), which deals an extra 1d6 sonic damage as a +1 ability. Note, however, in 3.5 they've caught on that sonic is a very useful energy, since there aren't many creatures resistant to it. IIRC, the reprint of Energy Substitution in Complete Arcane won't let you use sonic anymore.
rwarner3701 12-16-04, 01:23 AM	i thought i was going to be helpful but after searching through all of my core books i remembered that it is in Complete Book of Eldricth Might, which a friend is borrowing. i'll try to talk to him and repost when i find the answer, but its out there. sorry
Dartanel 12-16-04, 01:55 AM	It works just like you'd expect it to. Spell Level (The total spell level including adjustment from metamagic feats) x caster level (The minimum requires to cast the spell at this level, or more if desired) x 1800gp. So in this case 5 x 9 x 1800 = 81,000. Cost to create: 40,500gp + 3,240 xp. Req: Caster level 9, Craft Wonderous item, Energy Substitution (Sonic), Energy Admixture (Sonic), Flame Blade.