I'm attempting to make a simple magic weapon but running into a few snags as this is my first time. The weapon I created is a greataxe that does 2d10 extra frost (cold) damage on a successful hit and freezes (paralyzes) the target for 1 round on any critical hit. The issues i am having are: 1. the weapon has no weight and im not sure where to edit or add that. 2. The attack bonus is not present when added to a character sheet. 3. The additional condition effect is also not present on the character sheet. Am I overlooking something? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
In my first few attempts at making magic items, I accidentally forgot to set the "attunement" properly. Does the item require attunement, and is it attuned on the sheet? Also, is the specific bonus set to have attunement? Some how I ended up with a magic item that had bonuses with and without attunement at one point :p
Thank you so much for the link! I will be sure to check that out. I was unaware of the weight rule. The item doesnt really have attunement at this point. It's more like a basic enchantment on the axe that anyone could use. Thanks for the responses! Awesome!
among the tutorials, i could not find how to make a simple addition of a "+2" to a weapon in the modifiers section, giving a weapon +2 to hit and bonus damage. i have tried many combinations on my own and could not solve the problem. all the changes i could make would effect all the other weapons stats as well but not the sole item itself
among the tutorials, i could not find how to make a simple addition of a "+2" to a weapon in the modifiers section, giving a weapon +2 to hit and bonus damage. i have tried many combinations on my own and could not solve the problem. all the changes i could make would effect all the other weapons stats as well but not the sole item itself
The best way to learn how to do such things is to find a standard item that does this, create a homebrew copy and see what modifiers it has.
In this case, you could create a copy of a +2 Long Sword for example.
How would I add an ability to a weapon that said "When you hit with this weapon, you can make it a Hungering Strike.The target takes an additional 6d6 necrotic damage, and you regain hit points equal to the additional necrotic damage dealt. You cannot use this ability again until you complete a short or long rest." And have the "Use" button show up on the character sheet or is that not yet possible?
I'm attempting to make a simple magic weapon but running into a few snags as this is my first time. The weapon I created is a greataxe that does 2d10 extra frost (cold) damage on a successful hit and freezes (paralyzes) the target for 1 round on any critical hit. The issues i am having are: 1. the weapon has no weight and im not sure where to edit or add that. 2. The attack bonus is not present when added to a character sheet. 3. The additional condition effect is also not present on the character sheet. Am I overlooking something? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Be sure to pour through this tutorial.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/d-d-beyond-feedback/3625-beta-everything-you-need-to-know-about-homebrew
Also, magic items have no weight associated with them unless it's mentioned in the text. Like in the DMG.
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In my first few attempts at making magic items, I accidentally forgot to set the "attunement" properly. Does the item require attunement, and is it attuned on the sheet? Also, is the specific bonus set to have attunement? Some how I ended up with a magic item that had bonuses with and without attunement at one point :p
I am also having trouble, I'm trying to make a longbow that does 2d10, but it only shows up as 1d8.
Thank you so much for the link! I will be sure to check that out. I was unaware of the weight rule. The item doesnt really have attunement at this point. It's more like a basic enchantment on the axe that anyone could use. Thanks for the responses! Awesome!
among the tutorials, i could not find how to make a simple addition of a "+2" to a weapon in the modifiers section, giving a weapon +2 to hit and bonus damage. i have tried many combinations on my own and could not solve the problem. all the changes i could make would effect all the other weapons stats as well but not the sole item itself
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Thank you. i found out if you set the modifier to "Bonus- Magic", it will give the bonus for magic weapons.
How would I add an ability to a weapon that said "When you hit with this weapon, you can make it a Hungering Strike.The target takes an additional 6d6 necrotic damage, and you regain hit points equal to the additional necrotic damage dealt. You cannot use this ability again until you complete a short or long rest." And have the "Use" button show up on the character sheet or is that not yet possible?
Give it charges