In D&D, generally your magic objects can have a number of persona. We have a look at a few of D&D’s sentient objects.

Dungeons & Dragons is a recreation, at its coronary heart, about associates banding collectively to kill issues and take their stuff. Which is even simpler to do when your pals are magic weapons. Because in D&D, sentient objects aren’t only a factor. They’re an iconic a part of the sport.

The earliest days of D&D had magic objects with persona. These sentient objects would lay in look ahead to hapless D&D characters.

And then, they could psychically take them over, compelling them to sure programs of motion. Now, nearly 50 years later, sentient objects are nonetheless a enjoyable a part of D&D, although they’re as a lot allies as they’re puppet masters. Here are a few of our favorites.

Azuredge

This magical battleaxe was solid by a civic-minded archwizard, who wished to make sure that its wielder would shield the town of Waterdeep.

Now, whereas that does sound like a downside, as a result of actually, who desires to hang around with an axe cop previous, like, 2015 or so? Azuredge manages to face out for a few causes.

For one, it may possibly punch by way of the protect spell, unhindered. That alone means the weapon can overcome among the best spells within the recreation, no questions requested.

And secondly, the weapon can throw a match that makes it extraordinarily enjoyable in-game. Because Azuredge can talk telepathically. And on prime of that, it may possibly change into ten instances heavier than regular (like a toddler going boneless). If that’s not sufficient, Azuredge can additionally adhere magically to any Medium or bigger object or floor it comes into contact with. Until it decides to finish the impact it’s immovable (besides by Wish), so that you’ll need to trick it into releasing it by making it assume you’re going to defend Waterdeep.

Waythe

Waythe, however, is a magic greatsword that’s much less about legal guidelines, and extra about being cool. As a sentient weapon of impartial good alignment, Waythe is already a greater good friend than most weapons.

It’s already aligned with the beliefs of most adventurers. This is nice as a result of this sword can additionally detect enemies (particularly enemies hostile to whoever is holding it). But you may wish to watch out as a result of Waythe believes in freedom.

And Waythe believes in permitting others to reside as they see match. But Wyathe is additionally brave to the purpose of foolhardiness. And it may possibly speak. Which means Waythe can begin a struggle in your behalf.

The Ring of Winter

This magical ring is extraordinarily harmful. It is sentient, charismatic, and extra importantly, it’s totally evil. This chaotic evil ring is pushed to trigger wanton destruction and cruelty.

So a lot so, that if it will get an opportunity to take over its wielder, it’s going to compel them to trigger undue hurt to everybody and all the things round it, hoping that these actions will incur the wrath of enemies, making certain its bearer’s doom.

Why put up with all of this? Because the Ring of Winter is extraordinarily highly effective as nicely. While sporting it, you don’t age, you may’t be positioned by magic, together with probably the most highly effective divination spells. And you’re resistant to colds.

On prime of all that, you will have numerous highly effective spells you may forged, all cold-themed. And you may create something you want out of skinny, chilly air.

Professor Orb

Look it’s a holocron however in D&D. Each Professor Orb has its personal persona, and in depth information of 4 slim educational topics, which might vary from native historical past to secret fight methods.

Everything a Jedi PC might need.

Wave

First, let’s all take a second to recollect Google Wave. But in D&D, Wave is among the many rarest of D&D weapons: a trident. Which makes it infinitely cooler than any of the magic swords featured right here.

Wave, on the floor, desires to transform mortals to the worship of gods of the ocean. And it will get alongside nice with anybody who already does that. It can converse with its wielder and with aquatic animals. And it’s homesick!

Wave feels a nostalgic attachment to the place the place it was solid. Wave grew up on a distant island referred to as Thunderforge, the place a gaggle of storm giants solid Wave both in devotion to or riot towards the ocean god that imprisoned them.

Filled with fear that it’s the latter, Wave harbors secret doubt about its personal goal, which is why Wave simply desires a good friend.

Happy Adventuring!

Bell of Lost Souls Staff Writer and DM, J.R. covers RPGs of all stripes and once in a while eats sandwiches. You can ask him about both at [email protected]

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