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al_stoltz

Magic Items with a twist (evil twist)

Need Advice: Other

My players are constantly wanting magic items to the point of annoying. But then of course they get way to powerful.

So, I decided to give them magic items with a twist.

Example:

a +1 ring of protection with all the standard feature, but when they have a successful attack roll, the ring cast Faerie Fire on the wearer.

a Boots of Elvinkind, they do everything they should, but they reduce the players movement by 5 ft.

That sort of thing. I need ideas for magic items and ways to nerf them.

Posted May 6, 2026, 9:34 PM UTC

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