Sep 11, 2005 the base item for a weapon of legacy cant be worth more than around 5000gp i dont have the book in front of me, but thats about right. Legacy items grow in power with the characters using them, and also grant a number of new special feats. Special, twohanded broken sword 5 sp 1d4 piercing 1 lb. A pc would need to pay for abilities as they unlock them. So long as they have a decent variety of powers, its more fun then having casters, mainly because you cant just fall back on surefire control spells and repeated saveorspells to win battles. Weapons of legacy is intended for use in any dungeons.
A lot of the weapons of legacy, as written, really, really, really, really, really suck. The gold, the xp, and the time spent on rituals is cost enough. Blackrazor reappeared in 3rd edition as a legacy weapon, a kind of evolving magical weapon. This 10,000yearperiod is called the age of dhakaan by scholars. Martial weapons, including swords, axes, and polearms.
Weapon of legacy describes all the items created using the rules in this article, even those that wouldnt normally be described as weapons such as rings or shields. Aug 02, 2017 i was looking more for an example on how people converted an item from the 3. You can customize each one to fit in your campaign however. Weapons of legacy have an omen, or an indication to those that wield it that there is something. Simply stated, the legacy weapons are no better than nonlegacy weapons, but y ou take massive penalties in order to use them.
The largest chapter of the book was the example weapons, and they sucked but the rules for creating legacy weapons and the feats you could take that werent free bonus feats basically the rest of the g. Finally, in 5th edition, it appeared alongside wave and whelm again in the dungeon masters guide section on sentient magic items, and was mentioned as one example patron for the hexblade. Weapons of legacy provides a wealth of information on magical weapons with rich histories. Weapons of legacy weapons that grow in power with their wielders. May 21, 2015 5e adventures 5e classes 5e magic items 5e races backgrounds character building homebrew classes iron gods iron gods conversions links monsters races session recap summerlands weapons of legacy create a free website or blog at. Whether you use the book as written or adapt it for your own 3e3. Legacy equipment type price short legacy description 3. My favorite part of the book is the part that describes creating your own weapon of legacy. Draconomicon andy collins, skip williams, james wyatt. Weapon of legacy, must perform 3 rituals to unlock all legacy abilities 12 weapon of legacy abilities, ignores damage reduction. Usually, this article uses the more general term item of legacy or legacy item. These items have since been scattered around the worldlost to the history books, passed down as symbols of power through various bloodlines or government positions, or stolen and unrecovered for hundreds of years. The dhakaani empire was once a mighty goblinoid nation that dominated most of khorvaire over a period extending from about 15,000 years ago to about 5000 years ago.
Simply stated, the legacy weapons are no better than non legacy weapons, but y ou take massive penalties in order to use them. A weapon of legacy falchion wielded by a great paladin from a world without. The vestiges of divergence are ancient and powerful artifacts from the calamity. Weapons of legacy dan coleman productions supplements. In the age of monsters khorvaire was occupied by few races to oppose the expansion of the goblinoid people known as the dar, or the people in their native goblin.
The weapon you wield has been passed down from generations. Here is my attempt at trying to convert one of the weapons to 5e. Weapon shortbow, legacy requires attunement the crimson bow is a sturdy, hickory bow seemingly painted a deep red color, yet its design is simple, lacking flourishes. Unlocking them requires some sort of sacrifice on the part of the wielder, in varying amounts, referred to as least legacy, lesser legacy, and greater legacy. An item of legacy has the capacity to grow in power as its wielder advances in level.
Finally, the total price of the legacy item is increased by 50% to pay for the reward ability. These steps are taken directly from the dungeon masters guide and are the baseline by which the. Desert outfits remain effective while wearing light armor, as opposed to. Both weapons suited their builds, and nobody knew they were legacy weapons until their individual characters completed that first ritual. Lets be honest, weapons of legacy from the book of the same name suck. Bows cannot be made masterwork and do not need a masterwork component to be enchanted. You awaken the basic abilities of a specific item of. January 21, 2016 homebrewed rules for hacking, and a. These were weapons that had a detailed history of power behind them, and.
In addition, this weapon can be enhanced as though its owner possessed the craft magic arms and armor feat, treating its owner as though they possess whatever spells would be required to enhance it. Lesser, legacy ability menu d, exordius 12th, flamecasters bolt 11th, ur 11th, wargirds armor 12th. The book includes many predefined weapons, outlining their names. Martial weapons, including swords, axes, and polearms, require more specialized training to use effectively. Below is a list of all items that use the functional weapons of legacy variant rule. Archers player supplement for fifth edition part 5. Includes legacy items, feats related to legacy items, prestige classes that focus on them, and new spells and powers related to these items as well. It then reappeared as an artifact weapon in 4th edition. Ive always really loved the idea of legacy weapons, as a scaling weapon that is tied to a single character can go some way to making an item. It introduces weapons that have histories and abilities matching their history, as well as rules governing such weapons in a campaign. Its full of great ideas and solid rules, providing the tools for dms to create legendary magic for use in their own campaign. According to kamaljiori, the androsphinx mate of osysa, some vestiges have been destroyed over.
In this video we walk through the process of creating a magical weapon, the fury of the dragon. It also includes detailed rules for creating new legacy items. The next campaign i run, im going to make the only magic items available in the game. Weapons of legacy creating iconic weapons for 5e if you are unfamiliar with the old 3. That doesnt mean the penalties are always correct in application. Each weapon is presented with a rich back story and personality these items are living legacies of great heroes or tragic events. You lose dramatic amounts of character power just for minor bonuses. When fired, it loses this weapon special ability and any gained at higher levels for 1 day. There are no penpencilfoxingadhesive marks throughout the volume, the pages to the rear for use with characters are unmarked and present. For example, the ring of sealed souls would cost 11,000 gp for an 8thlevel pc 3,000 gp base price plus 8,000 gp for the 8thlevel ability and she would have to pay 5,500 gp if she were to. It would seem that unless you specialized in one of the types of weapons presented and were a fighter that you wouldnt be able to use this book. Weapons of legacy is a supplemental rulebook for the 3.
Ancestral weapons contains rules for scaling heirloom weapons and. If the arrow misses, the effect is wasted for the day. The book includes many predefined weapons, outlining their names, history, powers, stats, necessary rituals for unlocking their powers, and adventure hooks. At 2nd level, you can replace any one least ability granted by your item with your choice of any least ability from menu a in chapter 4.
Legacy weapons are unique weapons that have been forged or used by legendary beings and are themselves unique in regards to gameplay in that their magical abilities start out locked. After the long rest, it is possible to regain the similar ability in an impeccable manner in aasimar 5e. Weapons of legacy magic weapon bow of the black archer homebrew dnd 5e homebrew. The weapons they create are cool and wellthemed and good for any fighting character. Dungeons on demand is a line instant dungeons you can drop into your campaign, each is designed for 45 player parties of specified levels, and each dungeon is complete with a back story, hand drawn maps, traps, puzzles, and reference information to monsters and treasure. After reaching the third level, one can cast the lesser restoration 5e spell in conjugation with the above mentioned trait.
Intelligent legacy least, legacy ability menu a, ur 5th. Your race, class, and feats can grant you proficiency with certain weapons or categories of weapons. Its said to have taken any form it wished just as water does and was analogous to indras power to create storms. Weapons of legacy provides a wealth of information on magical. Major threat weapons legacy 5e variant rule major threat weapons reborn. In this book, they posed an alternative where weapons or other magic items might start out with a basic power, but also unlock new powers as the characters advance and discover lorerelated rituals. Legacy arrows can be found as other sorts of ammunition, including bolts, shuriken, sling bullets, and even firearm bullets. Use the checklist at the back of the book to track what you re using, and what changes. Most people can use simple weapons with proficiency.
During the 3rd edition, wizards of the coast published the weapons of legacy book. If you are going to play in this game and have your legacy weapon chosen, go ahead and post here with what weapon you would like. Legacy weapon the weapon you wield has been passed down from generations. Last week the third dungeons on demand kickstarter ended successfully, and the backer rewards were sent out the day the campaign finished. If you dont have that kind of time, a legacy weapon was simply a weapon or another magic item like a suit of armor or a ring that increased in power as the wielder completed certain tasks. Im not sure how big the party is going to be, but i would like to play in a group made up mostly melee characters. Hopefully we wont have any fights over the same weapon as there are 40something items up for grabs with the potential to make your ownbut if we do, ill mediate a deal between interested parties. Major threat weapons the idea behind major threat weaponry is that if the user has proficiency with the weapon, they automatically hit any target below a certain ac without making an attack roll. You awaken the most powerful abilities of a specific item.
Now my experienced players who have poured money into weapons theyve had since lvl6 are scrambling to see if maybe their weapons are legacy, and if they arent, then by golly they want them to be. Everything else will use the weapons of legacy rules. Perhaps it was created by a powerful lich for his chief lieutenant, a death knight. A weapon of legacy is a weapon that levels up with your character. Creation guidelines for 5e legacy weapons are magic weapons or items that increase in power as the characters progresses in level. These weapons include clubs, maces, and other weapons often found in the hands of commoners. Items of legacy new player option for fifth edition. The ultimate guide to magic items especially weapons of rich heritage.
Another legacy weapon is that of kronoss scythe or deaths scythe, gotta give some love to nonswordweapons too. With a legacy weapon, a character can have a family weapon throughout the whole campaign. I was looking more for an example on how people converted an item from the 3. Legacy weapons are magic weapons or items that increase in power as the characters progresses in level. Weapons of legacy are going to be a hard sell to players, simply because of the personal costs bab, hit points, spell slots, and so forth. Feb 25, 2015 weapons simple melee weapons cost damage weight properties barbed dagger 10 gp 2d4 piercing 1 pound light, finesse, thrown 2060 brandistock 10 gp 1d8 piercing 4 lb. Last week the third dungeons on demand kickstarter ended successfully, and the backer rewards were sent out. Greater, ur 17thintelligent nonlegacy items exist, but aside from this legacy feature, there isnt really any way for a player to ensure that his character finds one. Only a careful study of the progression charts and comparing the item to the pc wealth by level chart is going to convince a player that the weapon of legacy is actually a gain. Dynamic and increasingly difficult methods are required to unlock their later powers, leading to some interesting roleplaying. Review of weapons of legacy rpgnet d20 rpg game index. This is just poor design of the particular weapons, however. As your bond with your legacy item strengthens, you become capable of permanently changing the items abilities to suit your needs.
As you unlock its legacy abilities, its attack and. A comprehensive list of all official character classes for fifth edition. Ive always really loved the idea of legacy weapons, as a scaling weapon that is tied to a single character can go some way to making an item feel special and useful throughout a campaign. Weapons simple melee weapons cost damage weight properties barbed dagger 10 gp 2d4 piercing 1 pound light, finesse, thrown 2060 brandistock 10 gp 1d8 piercing 4 lb. Thus ive tried to come up with a retooled legacy style system. That way, the weapon gains a sense of purpose and an identity of its own, which was the whole point of the legacy item series to make items that would scale with the characters as they grew in power and could become signature possessions, part of their characters identity rather than just a collection of interchangeable pluses. The ultimate guide to magic itemsespecially weaponsof rich heritage.