Arms and Equipment Guide
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| Arms and Equipment Guide | |
 Cover of Arms and Equipment Guide |
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| Author | Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, Rich Redman, James Wyatt |
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| Illustrator | Numerous |
| Country | U.S.A |
| Language | English |
| Subject(s) | Dungeons & Dragons supplement on items |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing game |
| Publisher | Wizards of the Coast |
| Publication date | March 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 160 |
The Arms and Equipment Guide is a supplementary rule book for the d20 system, 3rd edition Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, updated in 2003. It describes various equipment that can be used in a campaign. An original version, for the 2nd edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, was published in 1991.
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[edit] Content
Arms and Equipment Guide has an introduction, six chapters, and an appendix containing random treasure tables. Chapters are "Weapons and Armor", "Adventuring Gear", "Vehicles", "Hirelings and Creatures", "Magical Items", and "Special Magical Items".
[edit] "Weapons and Armor"
The first section of the book is concerned with mundane weapons and armor. It introduces many new weapons, such as the Gyrspike, a sword with a spiked ball attached to the hilt by a chain. As well, the section lists the different weapons used throughout the different cultures and time periods, and the names they were known by. It describes several different materials for use in creating weapons or armor, such as bronze and coral.
[edit] "Adventuring Gear"
This second lists the details and price of clothing, candles, alchemical items, and other adventuring necessities; the section consists of approximately 145 items. Also included is a discussion on economic systems in the fantasy world.
[edit] "Vehicles"
A wide range of vehicles are discussed in this section, from nautical wind-powered ships and horse drawn carriages, to zeppelins and triceratops. Rules are given on how to control mounts, and what happens when two vehicles crash. Several magical items are given for the use in vehicles, such as the Wind-Favored Sails.
[edit] "Hirelings and Creatures"
Prices are given for hirelings of various skill levels. Statistics are also given for cheap to expensive mercenaries, including some fantasy creatures, such as pixies. A section on pets discusses the training of animals and magical creatures as guard animals and pets. Several new creatures are introduced, such as the Climbdog. Rules concerning mounts, several magic items relating to animal training, and new mounts are proposed.
[edit] "Magical Items"
Many new potions, rings, staffs, rods, and wondrous items are detailed in this chapter, including a new type of potion called Elixir Armor. Made from the essence of creatures with natural armor, it grants the drinker with an armor class bonus.
[edit] Weapons
A large part of the book focuses on magical weapons. Three pages of weapon abilities is followed by 24 pages of specific magical weapons.
[edit] "Special Magical Items"
This section contains new intelligent, cursed, and artifact items, the most notable of which include the Regalia of Might and the Rod of Seven Parts.
[edit] External Links
- Arms and Equipment Guide at Wizards of the Coast
- Arms and Equipment Guide excerpts at Wizards of the Coast
- Arms and Equipment Guide art gallery at Wizards of the Coast
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