Specifically, I wanted to create an item similar to Serpent Scale Mail for one of my players (primarily for the Max Dex bonus to AC). To make sure that they can use it, I wanted to add a modification that gives whoever wears it proficiency with the armor (they're a rouge). So I decided to use Elven Chain as my base. After going through all of the steps and play testing, I discover that while the name and description is correct, the actual effects of the armor are still those of Elven Chain. I know this because Elven Chain gives a +1 bonus to AC; a feature I removed. Also, the Dex bonus to AC remains +2, rather than the +5 it should be.
I have no idea what's causing this. I'm grateful for any suggestions.
What probably happened is after you changed the Modifiers you forgot to re-save the whole magic item so those changes never got updated into the system.
You could start with regular scale mail and add the following modifiers:
Modifier: Bonus->Subtype: Armored Max Dex AC Modifier->Fixed Value: 6
It should have worked. After you added the Modifiers did you re-save the whole magic item again? Did you wait 20 minutes to make sure the system had time to update to your changes?
Hello!
As the title suggests, I struggle to create magic items that implement properly. I follow the directions of this guide, to no avail: https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/homebrew-house-rules/3625-everything-you-need-to-know-about-homebrew#c3
Specifically, I wanted to create an item similar to Serpent Scale Mail for one of my players (primarily for the Max Dex bonus to AC). To make sure that they can use it, I wanted to add a modification that gives whoever wears it proficiency with the armor (they're a rouge). So I decided to use Elven Chain as my base. After going through all of the steps and play testing, I discover that while the name and description is correct, the actual effects of the armor are still those of Elven Chain. I know this because Elven Chain gives a +1 bonus to AC; a feature I removed. Also, the Dex bonus to AC remains +2, rather than the +5 it should be.
I have no idea what's causing this. I'm grateful for any suggestions.
Best, Liquid
What probably happened is after you changed the Modifiers you forgot to re-save the whole magic item so those changes never got updated into the system.
You could start with regular scale mail and add the following modifiers:
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It didn't work, but thank you for your help regardless!
I've decided to simply give my rouge a different magic item and start saving up for Candlekeep instead.
It should have worked. After you added the Modifiers did you re-save the whole magic item again? Did you wait 20 minutes to make sure the system had time to update to your changes?
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