Answer by Aaron for Why is this uncommon magic item better than this rare...
You have overlooked part of the benefit of the armor. The armor provides more than +1. If a non-magic version of the armor raises your AC from 10 to 12, then the +1 version is raising your AC by a...
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You're mistaking a frequency-related term for a quality-related term. 'Rare' doesn't mean 'better than uncommon'. It means 'encountered less frequently than uncommon'. A 'like-new' Ford Edsel is...
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Item rarity is unfortunately often simply inconsistent Mark Wells' answer relating to the attenement cost of the Cloak is reasonable, however, there is another explanation for this apparent anomaly -...
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Consider the relative prices. According to Roll 20, non-magical armor prices range from 5 gp to 1500 gp. You say that rare items range in price from 501-5000 gp. Non-magical full plate costs 1500 gp....
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Attunement is an opportunity cost. Wearing +1 armor is a straight uncomplicated upgrade from non-magical armor. The Cloak requires attunement, and you can only attune to three items at a time, so it...
View ArticleWhy is this uncommon magic item better than this rare magic item?
From what I understand, uncommon magic items are less valuable than rare items in terms of functional power and monetary value. From the DMG (pg. 135), uncommon items are worth 101–500 gp while rare...
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