This quick reference is based off of the writeup at (link temporarily unavailable) and the core rules. It may be out of synch, check with the DM if in doubt.
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Magic Item Pricing
The cost of a magic item is determined based on its effect as follows:
- If the desired effect is a numerical bonus (ie: Armor, Enhancement bonuses, etc...), use the standard DMG pricing scheme (also listed below).
- If the desired effect is duplicated by a spell (and isn't a numerical bonus, such as Mage Armor, Magic Weapon, etc...), the cost is determined by:
Cost = Spell Level Factor × Caster Level Factor × Item Factor
- If multiple effects are desired, the total item cost is the sum of the highest price effect plus 1.5 times the sum of the costs of all additional effects.
- Wands/Staves are an exception to this rule. A wand or staff with multiple spells is cheaper than multiple wands/staves; See the entry for Craft Wand/Staff.
Non-Numerical Benefits
| Table: Spell Level Factor | |
|---|---|
| Spell Level | Spell Level Factor |
| 0 | 1/2 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 9 | 256 |
| (for the more mathematically inclined, spell level factor = 2^(SL−1) ) | |
| Table: Caster Level Factor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Effects | Add… | Example |
| 1 | an increased chance to overcome SR, and better saving throws for the item itself | 1/20 × CL difference | color spray |
| 2 | an increased range, duration and/or area of effect as well as the benefits above | 1/10 × CL difference | comprehend languages |
| 3 | real level dependent effects, plus any of the benefits above | 1/5 × CL difference | fireball |
Notes on Caster Level Factor:
- Caster Level Factor starts at 1 for the minimum caster level needed to cast the spell in question.
- Higher caster levels increase the CLF according to the following table.
- Staves (but not Wands) must be at least CL 12
| Item Factor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feat | Item Type | Item Factor |
| Scribe Scroll | Scrolls (and other single use, spell completion items) | 25 gp |
| Brew Potion | Potions (and other single use items that anyone can use) | 50 gp |
| Craft Contingent Spell | Contingent Spells | 100 gp |
| Craft Staff/Wand | Wands/Staves (and other 50 charge spell trigger items) | Staff Factor × 750 gp (per spell) |
| Craft Wondrous Item Craft Arms/Armor | Slotted, command-word activated items, n charges/day | 360 gp × n |
| Slotted, command-word activated items, unlimited use (by DM approval only) | 1,800 gp | |
| CL Rounds/Day (non-consecutive) Use-Activated Items | 800 gp | |
| Slotted, always on items | 2,000 gp × Duration Factor | |
| Unslotted Item | As above × 2 | |
| Table: Staff Factor | |
|---|---|
| Spell | Staff Factor |
| Highest Level Spell | 1 / Charges per Cast |
| Second Highest Level Spell | 0.75 / Charges per Cast |
| All Other Spells | 0.5 / Charges per Cast |
A staff must have at least one spell that costs only one charge; it is not possible to create a partially charged staff.
| Table: Duration Factor | |
|---|---|
| Base Spell Duration | Duration Factor |
| O (days/level) or greater | 1/2 |
| O (hours/level) | 1 |
| O (minutes/level) | 3/2 |
| O (rounds/level) | 2 |
| Instant | Cannot be made always on |
Numerical Benefits
- Crafting an item that grants a bonus to an ability score requires a Caster Level of 2.5× the provided bonus. Only even bonuses to ability scores may be granted by items.
- Crafting an item that grants a bonus to saves, weapons, or armor requires a Caster level of 3× the provided bonus.
- Unless otherwise noted, the cost given is for the first point of bonus. The cost for higher bonuses is multiplied by the bonus squared.
- Prices given are for items that occupy the effect’s affined slots. With DM approval, the effect may be placed on non-affined slots, but the price is 50% higher.
| Table: Magic Items That Provide Bonuses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus to… | Type | Base Cost | Slot Affinity | Prerequisites |
| Strength | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Hands, Waist, Chest | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Dexterity | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Hands, Feet, Wrist | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Constitution | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Chest, Waist, Neck | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Intelligence | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Head | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Wisdom | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Head, Neck | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Charisma | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Head, Back | Requires a caster level of at least 2.5× bonus (can only craft items with even bonuses) |
| Saving Throws | Resistance | 2,000 gp | Neck, Chest, Back | Requires a caster level of at least 3× bonus |
| Armor | Enhancement | 1,000 gp | Armor, Wrists | Requires a caster level of at least 3× bonus |
| Weapon | Enhancement | 2,000 gp | Weapon | Requires a caster level of at least 3x bonus |
| Natural Armor | Enhancement | 2,000 gp | Neck | Requires a caster level of at least 3x bonus |
| Armor | Deflection | 2,000 gp | Ring | Requires a caster level of at least 3x bonus |
| Hit/Damage | ?Competence? | 4,000 gp | Wrist | ?? |
| Hit | ?Competence? | 1,000 gp | Ring | ?? |
| Skill | Competence | 100 gp | by skill | Requires ranks bestowed/2 ranks in the appropriate skill, or ranks bestowed in the case of a Knowledge skill |
| Skill | Enhancement | 100 gp | by skill | Requires the use of a spell that mimicks the effect during the creation process |
| Skill | Circumstance | 100 gp | by skill | Requires DM approval and only functions in the right circumstances |
| All skills | Luck | 25,000 gp | ?Ring? | |
- Due to the removal of the eye equipment slot, all characters can wear two pieces of equipment on their heads. Normal rules of sanity apply (2 hats are a no-no).
| Table: Equipment Slots | |
|---|---|
| Slot | Examples |
| Head (2) | Headband, Hat, Circlet, Helmet, Phylactery |
| Neck | Amulet, Brooch, Medallion, Necklace, Periapt, Scarab |
| Chest | Vest, Vestment, Shirt |
| Body | Armor, Robe |
| Waist | Belt, Girdle |
| Back | Cloak, Cape, Mantle |
| Wrists | Bracelets, Bracers |
| Hand (2) or Hands | Glove x2, Pair of Gloves, Pair of Gauntlets |
| Ring (2) | Ring |
| Feet | Boots, Shoes |