HurinTheCursed
2013-10-15, 11:40 AM
Tool, masterwork
This well-made item is the perfect tool for the job. It grants a +2 circumstance bonus on a related skill check (if any). Bonuses provided by multiple masterwork items used toward the same skill check do not stack.
50 GP
It usually takes no slot but hands, seems to have unlimited uses most of the time. Its cost make it worth 500 / 167 days of work of unqualified / qualified worker, not counting material, which seems enough to give quite a lot of latitude to define what it is.
However, what is it ? It's not defined for each competence, so one has to guess one for each.
I tried to gather the sources of mundane circonstance bonuses for each competence and to find what a masterwork tool could be for this competence. However, some advice on these ideas are welcome and there are holes left to fill.
Here's the list:
Appraise
Scale, Merchant's, +2 for precious materials, 2, 1 lb (PHB)
Magnifying Glass, Light fires as full round action in bright sunlight, +2 circ for small / detailed objects, 100, 0 lb (PHB)
Jeweler's Loupe, +1 circ with art/gems/jewelry, 0 lb, 20 (A&EG 24)
Balance
Balance Pole, +2 circ, 5, 5 lbs (CAdv)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Crampons, +2 circ to Balance checks on ice, +2 to Climb checks, -10 ft speed not on ice/snow, 5, 1 lb (FB)
Bluff
Climb
Climber's Kit, +2 circ, 80, 5 lbs (PHB)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Spider Kit, +2 circ, legs allow climber to stop and free up his hands, 110, 5 lbs (DotU 92)
Spider Poles, Forms 10 ft high ladder that can bear 200 lbs, +1 circ, 35, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Ascender/Slider, +1 circ when using a single rope, can make controlled falls, 20, 1 lb (A&EG)
Rope Climber, Assists climbing up a rope (but not down), +5 to Climb checks but ascend at half normal climbing speed, 15, 3 lbs (RoF)
Crampons, +2 circ to Balance checks on ice, +2 to Climb checks, -10 ft speed not on ice/snow, 5, 1 lb (FB)
Grappling Ladder (10 ft), DC for any Climb check above 10 reduced to 10, 40, 8 lb (Dun)
Concentration
Craft
Alchemist’s Lab
Artisan's Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ, 55, 5 lbs(PHB)
Armour Maintenance Kit, +2 circ to Craft (armoursmithing) checks to repair armour, 1, 1 lb (A&EG)
Decipher Script
Code dictionnary ?
Diplomacy
Beautiful outfit ?
Glamerweave Rhinestone Battle piece of clothing, +1 circ, 0 lb, 101, (ECS 122)
Disable Device
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ to Disable Device and Open Locks checks, 100, 2 lbs (PHB)
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork Longspoon, As longspoon thieves' tools, but +2 circ to checks, 150, 3 lbs (CAdv)
Disguise
A set of masterwork wigs ?
Jester's Kit, +1 circ to Perform skills related to jesters and +1 circ to Disguise skill checks to avoid recognition, 10, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Double-Sided Clothes, 2 minutes to reverse clothing, provides +5 to Disguise checks, 50, 8 lbs (SaS)
Escape Artist
Hidden sheath with pins and lubrifiant ?
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Armour Netcutter Spikes, As armour spikes, +4 circ bonus on Str or Escape Artist checks to escape from entangling effects, 200, 10 lbs (RotW)
Forgery
Forger's kit, +2 circ, 40 (CAdv)
Gather Information
Handle Animal
Animal Training Kit, +2 circ, 15 lbs, 75 (CAdv)
Animal Training Pole, +2 circ to teach a task, 10, 3 lbs (A&EG)
Leash and Muzzle, Masterwork, Medium, +1 circ, 20.8, 0 lb (A&EG)
Heal
Medecine encyclopedia / healer's tools ?
Hide
Dark cloak ?
Cloak, Forester's, +1 circ in forests, 20, 3 lbs (A&EG)
Darkweave Silk piece of clothing, +1 circ under shadowy or dark conditions, 0 lb, 108 (ECS 122)
Banner/Standard, +2 to checks to Spot be seen from a distance, 30+, 10 lbs (A&EG)
Bodysuit, Black, +2 circ in dark situations, 30, 1 lb (A&EG 30)
Armour Camouflage, +2 circ in for specific set terrain, 300, 2 lbs (UD)
Iajutsu
Scabbard ?
Intimidate
Jump
Knowledge
Sextant, +2 circ to Knowledge (geography) checks to set and hold course, 250, 10 lbs (SW)
Planar Atlas, +2 comp to Knowledge (planes), 25, 2 lbs (PlaH 71)
Related book ?
Listen
Thieving Helmet, +1 circ, 10, 1 lb (A&EG)
Listening Cone, +3 Circ to listen through a door, +10 through stone walls, 20, 0 lb (Dun)
Move Silently
Silent shoe soles ?
Forestwarden Shroud, No malus to tumble & move silently through undergrowth, 100, 2 lbs (RotW 167)
Shoes, Silent, +1 circ, 10, 1 lb (A&EG)
Armour Muffling, +2 circ, 300, 2 lbs (UD)
Open Lock
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ to Disable Device and Open Locks checks, 100, 2 lbs (PHB)
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork Longspoon, As longspoon thieves' tools, but +2 circ to checks, 150, 3 lbs (CAdv)
Perform music
Musical Instrument, Masterwork (PHB)
Musical Instrument, Masterwork, +2 circ, 100, 3 lbs +2 to Perform checks PHB
Elven Harp, +3 circ, 150, 2 lbs (RotW)
Perform danse
Dance sleepers (would take slot)
Perform seduction
Lingerie ?
Perform singing, speaking
Dais ? (wouldn't move)
Perform jester
Jester's Kit, +1 circ to Perform skills related to jesters and +1 circ to Disguise skill checks to avoid recognition, 10, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Profession
Tool, Masterwork, +2 circ on related skill check, 50, 1 lb (PHB)
Navigator's Kit, +2 circ to Survival checks and Profession (sailor) to navigate at sea, +2 to Profession (cartographer) checks to make maps, 250, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Ride
Saddle, Masterwork Military, +1 circ, +2 additional circ to stay in saddle, 210, 40 lb (CAdv)
Saddle, Masterwork Riding, +1 circ, 180, 30 lb (CAdv)
Saddle, Masterwork Military, +2 circ to stay in saddle, 20, 30 lb (PHB)
Armour Riding Straps, +1 circ, 200, 0 lb (RoS)
Search
Inquisitive's Kit, +4 circ on some search checks to find clues, 4 lbs, 300 (ECS 122)
Lens ?
Sense Motive
Sleight Of Hand
Pair of pincers ?
Fingerblades, +1 to pick pockets, 20, 0 lb (A&EG)
Speak Language
Foreign dictionnary ?
Spellcraft
Academic book ?
Arcane Lab, +2 untyped to determine if a new spell is viable, 500, 40 lbs (TaB)
Spot
Survival
Compass ?
Navigator's Kit, +2 circ to Survival checks and Profession (sailor) to navigate at sea, +2 to Profession (cartographer) checks to make maps, 250, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces. This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Animal Call, Mimics specific animal, +1 circ when hunting that animal, 20, 0 lb (A&EG)
Fishing Tackle, +1 circ to gather food around bodies of water that contain fish, 20, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Fowler's Snare, +1 circ when catching fowl, 20, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Honey Leather, Small Tarpaulin, +1 to Survival checks against severe weather, +2 if stationary, 15, 0.25 lb (RotW)
Swim
Swim fins ?
Flotation bladder, +4 untyped, 2 (Dun)
Armour Keel, +2 circ, 50, 2 lbs (SW)
Swimmer's Kit, + 2 circ, 15, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Tumble
Forestwarden Shroud, No malus to tumble & move silently through undergrowth, 100, 2 lbs (RotW 167)
Use Magic Device
Use Rope
Rope ? Book about knots ?
Rope, Elven (20 ft), DC 25 to burst, +3 circ, 50, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Rope, Silk (50 ft), DC 24 to break, +2 circ, 10, 5 lbs (PHB)
Would you please help me fill and correct the list ? As a DM, what would you allow as masterwork item ?
Thanks by advance
This well-made item is the perfect tool for the job. It grants a +2 circumstance bonus on a related skill check (if any). Bonuses provided by multiple masterwork items used toward the same skill check do not stack.
50 GP
It usually takes no slot but hands, seems to have unlimited uses most of the time. Its cost make it worth 500 / 167 days of work of unqualified / qualified worker, not counting material, which seems enough to give quite a lot of latitude to define what it is.
However, what is it ? It's not defined for each competence, so one has to guess one for each.
I tried to gather the sources of mundane circonstance bonuses for each competence and to find what a masterwork tool could be for this competence. However, some advice on these ideas are welcome and there are holes left to fill.
Here's the list:
Appraise
Scale, Merchant's, +2 for precious materials, 2, 1 lb (PHB)
Magnifying Glass, Light fires as full round action in bright sunlight, +2 circ for small / detailed objects, 100, 0 lb (PHB)
Jeweler's Loupe, +1 circ with art/gems/jewelry, 0 lb, 20 (A&EG 24)
Balance
Balance Pole, +2 circ, 5, 5 lbs (CAdv)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Crampons, +2 circ to Balance checks on ice, +2 to Climb checks, -10 ft speed not on ice/snow, 5, 1 lb (FB)
Bluff
Climb
Climber's Kit, +2 circ, 80, 5 lbs (PHB)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Spider Kit, +2 circ, legs allow climber to stop and free up his hands, 110, 5 lbs (DotU 92)
Spider Poles, Forms 10 ft high ladder that can bear 200 lbs, +1 circ, 35, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Ascender/Slider, +1 circ when using a single rope, can make controlled falls, 20, 1 lb (A&EG)
Rope Climber, Assists climbing up a rope (but not down), +5 to Climb checks but ascend at half normal climbing speed, 15, 3 lbs (RoF)
Crampons, +2 circ to Balance checks on ice, +2 to Climb checks, -10 ft speed not on ice/snow, 5, 1 lb (FB)
Grappling Ladder (10 ft), DC for any Climb check above 10 reduced to 10, 40, 8 lb (Dun)
Concentration
Craft
Alchemist’s Lab
Artisan's Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ, 55, 5 lbs(PHB)
Armour Maintenance Kit, +2 circ to Craft (armoursmithing) checks to repair armour, 1, 1 lb (A&EG)
Decipher Script
Code dictionnary ?
Diplomacy
Beautiful outfit ?
Glamerweave Rhinestone Battle piece of clothing, +1 circ, 0 lb, 101, (ECS 122)
Disable Device
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ to Disable Device and Open Locks checks, 100, 2 lbs (PHB)
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork Longspoon, As longspoon thieves' tools, but +2 circ to checks, 150, 3 lbs (CAdv)
Disguise
A set of masterwork wigs ?
Jester's Kit, +1 circ to Perform skills related to jesters and +1 circ to Disguise skill checks to avoid recognition, 10, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Double-Sided Clothes, 2 minutes to reverse clothing, provides +5 to Disguise checks, 50, 8 lbs (SaS)
Escape Artist
Hidden sheath with pins and lubrifiant ?
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces . This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Armour Netcutter Spikes, As armour spikes, +4 circ bonus on Str or Escape Artist checks to escape from entangling effects, 200, 10 lbs (RotW)
Forgery
Forger's kit, +2 circ, 40 (CAdv)
Gather Information
Handle Animal
Animal Training Kit, +2 circ, 15 lbs, 75 (CAdv)
Animal Training Pole, +2 circ to teach a task, 10, 3 lbs (A&EG)
Leash and Muzzle, Masterwork, Medium, +1 circ, 20.8, 0 lb (A&EG)
Heal
Medecine encyclopedia / healer's tools ?
Hide
Dark cloak ?
Cloak, Forester's, +1 circ in forests, 20, 3 lbs (A&EG)
Darkweave Silk piece of clothing, +1 circ under shadowy or dark conditions, 0 lb, 108 (ECS 122)
Banner/Standard, +2 to checks to Spot be seen from a distance, 30+, 10 lbs (A&EG)
Bodysuit, Black, +2 circ in dark situations, 30, 1 lb (A&EG 30)
Armour Camouflage, +2 circ in for specific set terrain, 300, 2 lbs (UD)
Iajutsu
Scabbard ?
Intimidate
Jump
Knowledge
Sextant, +2 circ to Knowledge (geography) checks to set and hold course, 250, 10 lbs (SW)
Planar Atlas, +2 comp to Knowledge (planes), 25, 2 lbs (PlaH 71)
Related book ?
Listen
Thieving Helmet, +1 circ, 10, 1 lb (A&EG)
Listening Cone, +3 Circ to listen through a door, +10 through stone walls, 20, 0 lb (Dun)
Move Silently
Silent shoe soles ?
Forestwarden Shroud, No malus to tumble & move silently through undergrowth, 100, 2 lbs (RotW 167)
Shoes, Silent, +1 circ, 10, 1 lb (A&EG)
Armour Muffling, +2 circ, 300, 2 lbs (UD)
Open Lock
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork, +2 circ to Disable Device and Open Locks checks, 100, 2 lbs (PHB)
Thieves' Tools, Masterwork Longspoon, As longspoon thieves' tools, but +2 circ to checks, 150, 3 lbs (CAdv)
Perform music
Musical Instrument, Masterwork (PHB)
Musical Instrument, Masterwork, +2 circ, 100, 3 lbs +2 to Perform checks PHB
Elven Harp, +3 circ, 150, 2 lbs (RotW)
Perform danse
Dance sleepers (would take slot)
Perform seduction
Lingerie ?
Perform singing, speaking
Dais ? (wouldn't move)
Perform jester
Jester's Kit, +1 circ to Perform skills related to jesters and +1 circ to Disguise skill checks to avoid recognition, 10, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Profession
Tool, Masterwork, +2 circ on related skill check, 50, 1 lb (PHB)
Navigator's Kit, +2 circ to Survival checks and Profession (sailor) to navigate at sea, +2 to Profession (cartographer) checks to make maps, 250, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Ride
Saddle, Masterwork Military, +1 circ, +2 additional circ to stay in saddle, 210, 40 lb (CAdv)
Saddle, Masterwork Riding, +1 circ, 180, 30 lb (CAdv)
Saddle, Masterwork Military, +2 circ to stay in saddle, 20, 30 lb (PHB)
Armour Riding Straps, +1 circ, 200, 0 lb (RoS)
Search
Inquisitive's Kit, +4 circ on some search checks to find clues, 4 lbs, 300 (ECS 122)
Lens ?
Sense Motive
Sleight Of Hand
Pair of pincers ?
Fingerblades, +1 to pick pockets, 20, 0 lb (A&EG)
Speak Language
Foreign dictionnary ?
Spellcraft
Academic book ?
Arcane Lab, +2 untyped to determine if a new spell is viable, 500, 40 lbs (TaB)
Spot
Survival
Compass ?
Navigator's Kit, +2 circ to Survival checks and Profession (sailor) to navigate at sea, +2 to Profession (cartographer) checks to make maps, 250, 8 lbs (A&EG)
Spelunker's Kit, +2 circ on Balance, Climb, Escape Artist, and Survival checks when in tough-to-access areas or cramped spaces. This kit includes a headlamp, head protection, protective clothing, gloves, kneepads, and heavy boots. 5 lbs, 80 (UD 67)
Animal Call, Mimics specific animal, +1 circ when hunting that animal, 20, 0 lb (A&EG)
Fishing Tackle, +1 circ to gather food around bodies of water that contain fish, 20, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Fowler's Snare, +1 circ when catching fowl, 20, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Honey Leather, Small Tarpaulin, +1 to Survival checks against severe weather, +2 if stationary, 15, 0.25 lb (RotW)
Swim
Swim fins ?
Flotation bladder, +4 untyped, 2 (Dun)
Armour Keel, +2 circ, 50, 2 lbs (SW)
Swimmer's Kit, + 2 circ, 15, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Tumble
Forestwarden Shroud, No malus to tumble & move silently through undergrowth, 100, 2 lbs (RotW 167)
Use Magic Device
Use Rope
Rope ? Book about knots ?
Rope, Elven (20 ft), DC 25 to burst, +3 circ, 50, 5 lbs (A&EG)
Rope, Silk (50 ft), DC 24 to break, +2 circ, 10, 5 lbs (PHB)
Would you please help me fill and correct the list ? As a DM, what would you allow as masterwork item ?
Thanks by advance