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==Intelligent Items==
Magic items sometimes have intelligence of their own. Magically imbued with sentience, these items think and feel the same way characters do and should be treated as NPCs. Intelligent items have extra abilities and sometimes extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and special purposes. Only permanent magic items (as opposed to single-use items or those with charges) can be intelligent. (This means that [[SRD:Potions|potions]], [[SRD:Scrolls|scrolls]], and [[SRD:Wands|wands]], among other items, are never intelligent.) In general, less than 1% of magic items have intelligence.
Intelligent items can actually be considered creatures because they have [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], and [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma scores]]. Treat them as [[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]]. Intelligent items often have the ability to illuminate their surroundings at will (as magic weapons do); many cannot see otherwise.
Unlike most magic items, intelligent items can activate their own [[SRD:Powers|powers]] without waiting for a command word from their owner. Intelligent items act during their owner’s turn in the initiative order.
===Intelligent Item Alignment===
Any item with intelligence has an [[SRD:Alignment|alignment]]. Note that intelligent weapons already have alignments, either stated or by implication. If you’re generating a random intelligent weapon, that weapon’s alignment must fit with any alignment-oriented special abilities it has.
Any character whose alignment does not correspond to that of the item (except as noted by the asterisks on the table) gains one [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss#Negative Levels|negative level]] if he or she so much as picks up the item. Although this negative level never results in actual level loss, it remains as long as the item is in hand and cannot be overcome in any way (including ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]] ''spells). This negative level is cumulative with any other penalties the item might already place on inappropriate wielders. Items with Ego scores (see below) of 20 to 29 bestow two negative levels. Items with Ego scores of 30 or higher bestow three negative levels.
{| class="d20 minimize" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Intelligent Item Alignment=====
|-
!d% !! align="left" | Alignment of Item
|-
|01–05 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Good|Chaotic good]]
|- class="even"
|06–15 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|Chaotic neutral]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|16–20 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|Chaotic evil]]
|- class="even"
|21–25 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral Evil|Neutral evil]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|26–30 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Evil|Lawful evil]]
|- class="even"
|31–55 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Good|Lawful good]]
|-
|56–60 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|Lawful neutral]]<sup>1</sup>
|- class="even"
|61–80 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral Good|Neutral good]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|81–100 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral|Neutral]]
|-
| colspan="2" class="foot" |
# The item can also be used by any character whose alignment corresponds to the nonneutral portion of the item’s alignment.
|}
===Language Spoken by Item===
Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one additional language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Choose appropriate languages, taking into account the item’s origin and purposes.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Table: Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities=====
|-
!d% !!Mental<br/>Ability Scores !!Communication !!Capabilities !!Senses !!Base Price<br/>Modifier
|-
|01–34 ||Two at 12, one at 10 ||Empathy<sup>1</sup> ||One lesser power ||30 ft. vision and hearing ||+1,000 gp
|- class="even"
|35–59 ||Two at 13, one at 10 ||Empathy<sup>1</sup> ||Two lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. vision and hearing ||+2,000 gp
|-
|60–79 ||Two at 14, one at 10 ||Speech<sup>2</sup> ||Two lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||120 ft. vision and hearing ||+4,000 gp
|- class="even"
|80–91 ||Two at 15, one at 10 ||Speech<sup>2</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+5,000 gp
|-
|92–97 ||Two at 16, one at 10 ||Speech<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">2 3</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+6,000 gp
|- class="even"
|98 ||Two at 17, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">3 4</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and one greater power<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+9,000 gp
|-
|99 ||Two at 18, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">4 5</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and two greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]]<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|blindsense]], and hearing ||+12,000 gp
|- class="even"
|100 ||Two at 19, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">4 5</sup> ||Four lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and three greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]]<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|blindsense]], and hearing ||+15,000 gp
|-
| colspan="6" class="foot" |
# The possessor feels urges and sometimes emotions from the item that encourage or discourage certain courses of action.
# Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder.
# The item can also read any languages it can speak.
# The item can use either communication mode at will, with language use as any speaking item. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder.
# The item can read all languages as well as use ''[[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]''.
# The intelligent item can have a special purpose (and corresponding dedicated power) rather than a greater power, if appropriate.
|}
===Intelligent Item [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]===
The table above determines how many lesser and greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]] an intelligent item has. To find the item’s specific [[SRD:Powers|powers]], choose or roll on the appropriate tables below.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Intelligent Item Lesser [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Lesser Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–05 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Bless|bless]] ''its allies 3/day ||+1,000 gp
|- class="even"
|06–10 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Faerie Fire|faerie fire]] ''3/day ||+1,100 gp
|-
|11–13 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Minor Image|minor image]] ''1/day ||+2,200 gp
|- class="even"
|14–20 ||Item has ''[[SRD:Deathwatch|deathwatch]] ''continually active ||+2,700 gp
|-
|21–25 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]] ''at will ||+3,600 gp
|- class="even"
|26–31 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|32–33 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Decipher Script Skill|Decipher Script]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|34–36 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (choose category)]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|37–40 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|41–45 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|46–50 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|51–54 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|55–60 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|61–66 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|67–72 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|73–77 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Major Image|major image]] ''1/day ||+5,400 gp
|-
|78–80 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|81–83 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Hold Person|hold person]] ''on an enemy 3/day ||+6,500 gp
|-
|84–86 ||Item can activate ''[[SRD:Zone of Truth|zone of truth]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|87–89 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Daze Monster|daze monster]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|-
|90–95 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Locate Object|locate object]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|96–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Cure Moderate Wounds|cure moderate wounds]] ''(2d8+3) on wielder 3/day ||+6,500 gp
|}
All [[SRD:Powers|powers]] function at the direction of the item, although intelligent items generally follow the wishes of their owner. Activating a power or concentrating on an active one is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] the item takes.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Intelligent Item Greater [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Greater Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–06 ||Item can detect opposing alignment at will ||+7,200 gp
|- class="even"
|07–10 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Detect Undead|detect undead]] ''at will ||+7,200 gp
|-
|11–13 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Cause Fear|cause fear]] ''in an enemy at will ||+7,200 gp
|- class="even"
|14–18 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]] ''on a foe 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|-
|19–23 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dismissal|dismissal]] ''on a foe 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|24–28 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Lesser Globe of Invulnerability|lesser globe of invulnerability]] ''1/day ||+10,000 gp
|-
|29–33 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Arcane Eye|arcane eye]] ''1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|34–37 ||Item has continuous ''[[SRD:Detect Scrying|detect scrying]] ''effect ||+10,000 gp
|-
|38–41 ||Item creates ''[[SRD:Wall of Fire|wall of fire]] ''in a ring with the wielder at the center 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|42–45 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Quench|quench]] ''on fires 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|46–50 ||Item has ''[[SRD:Status|status]]'' effect, usable at will ||+11,000 gp
|- class="even"
|51–54 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Gust of Wind|gust of wind]] ''3/day ||+11,000 gp
|-
|55–59 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|clairvoyance]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|60–64 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle]] ''against opposing alignment at will ||+16,000 gp
|-
|65–68 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Haste|haste]] ''on its owner 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|69–73 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|74–76 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Deeper Darkness|deeper darkness]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|77–80 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Invisibility Purge|invisibility purge]] ''(30 ft. range) 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|81–85 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Slow|slow]] ''on its enemies 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|86–91 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Locate Creature|locate creature]] ''3/day ||+30,000 gp
|-
|91–97 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|fear]] ''against foes 3/day ||+30,000 gp
|- class="even"
|98–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] ''at will ||+44,000 gp
|-
| colspan="3" class="foot" | If the same power is rolled twice, roll again.
|}
===Special Purpose Items===
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Intelligent Item Purpose=====
|-
!d% !!Purpose
|-
|01–20 ||Defeat/slay diametrically opposed alignment<sup>1</sup>
|- class="even"
|21–30 ||Defeat/slay arcane spellcasters (including spellcasting monsters and those that use [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]])
|-
|31–40 ||Defeat/slay divine spellcasters (including divine entities and servitors)
|- class="even"
|41–50 ||Defeat/slay nonspellcasters
|-
|51–55 ||Defeat/slay a particular creature type (see the bane special ability for choices)
|- class="even"
|56–60 ||Defeat/slay a particular race or kind of creature
|-
|61–70 ||Defend a particular race or kind of creature
|- class="even"
|71–80 ||Defeat/slay the servants of a specific deity
|-
|81–90 ||Defend the servants and interests of a specific deity
|- class="even"
|91–95 ||Defeat/slay all (other than the item and the wielder)
|-
|96–100 ||Choose one
|-
| colspan="3" class="foot" |
# The purpose of the neutral ([[SRD:Neutral|N]]) version of this item is to preserve the balance by defeating/slaying powerful beings of the extreme alignments ([[SRD:Lawful Good|LG]], [[SRD:Lawful Evil|LE]], [[SRD:Chaotic Good|CG]], [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|CE]]).
|}
====Purpose====
An item’s purpose must suit the type and alignment of the item and should always be treated reasonably. A purpose of “defeat/slay arcane spellcasters” doesn’t mean that the sword forces the wielder to kill every [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]] she sees. Nor does it mean that the sword believes it is possible to kill every [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]], [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]], and [[SRD:Bard|bard]] in the world. It does mean that the item hates arcane spellcasters and wants to bring the local [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]]’s cabal to ruin, as well as end the rule of a sorceress-queen in a nearby land. Likewise, a purpose of “defend elves” doesn’t mean that if the wielder is an elf, he only wants to help himself. It means that the item wants to be used in furthering the cause of elves, stamping out their enemies and aiding their leaders. A purpose of “defeat/slay all” isn’t just a matter of self-preservation. It means that the item won’t rest (or let its wielder rest) until it places itself above all others.
===Dedicated Power===
A dedicated power operates only when an intelligent item is in pursuit of its special purpose. This determination is always made by the item. It should always be easy and straightforward to see how the ends justify the means. Unlike its other [[SRD:Powers|powers]], an intelligent item can refuse to use its dedicated power even if the owner is dominant (see Items against Characters, below).
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Special Purpose Item Dedicated [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Dedicated Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–06 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Ice Storm|ice storm]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|07–12 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Confusion|confusion]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|-
|13–17 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Phantasmal Killer|phantasmal killer]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|18–24 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|-
|25–31 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dimension Door|dimension door]] ''on itself and wielder ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|32–36 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Contagion|contagion]] ''(heightened to 4th level) as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|-
|37–43 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Poison (Spell)|poison]] ''(heightened to 4th level) as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|- class="even"
|44–50 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Rusting Grasp|rusting grasp]] ''as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|-
|51–56 ||Item can cast 10d6 ''[[SRD:Lightning Bolt|lightning bolt]]'' ||+60,000 gp
|- class="even"
|57–62 ||Item can cast 10d6 ''[[SRD:Fireball|fireball]]'' ||+60,000 gp
|-
|63–68 ||Wielder gets +2 luck bonus on attacks, saves, and checks ||+80,000 gp
|- class="even"
|69–74 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Mass Inflict Light Wounds|mass inflict light wounds]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|-
|75–81 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Song of Discord|song of discord]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|- class="even"
|82–87 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Prying Eyes|prying eyes]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|-
|88–92 ||Item can cast 15d6 ''[[SRD:Greater Shout|greater shout]] ''3/day ||+130,000 gp
|- class="even"
|93–98 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Waves of Exhaustion|waves of exhaustion]]'' ||+164,000 gp
|-
|99–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:True Resurrection|true resurrection]] ''on wielder, once per month ||+200,000 gp
|}
===Item Ego===
Ego is a measure of the total power and force of personality that an item possesses. Only after all aspects of an item have been generated can its Ego score be calculated. An item’s Ego score helps determine whether the item or the character is dominant in their relationship, as detailed below.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
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=====Item Ego=====
|-
!Attribute of Item !!Ego Points
|-
|Each +1 of item’s enhancement bonus ||1
|- class="even"
|Each +1 of bonus for special abilities ||1
|-
|Each lesser power ||1
|- class="even"
|Each greater power ||2
|-
|Special purpose (and dedicated power) ||4
|- class="even"
|Telepathic ability ||1
|-
|Read languages ability ||1
|- class="even"
|''[[SRD:Read Magic|Read magic]] ''ability ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus ||1
|- class="even"
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus ||1
|}
===Items Against Characters===
When an item has an Ego of its own, it has a will of its own. The item is, of course, absolutely true to its alignment. If the character who possesses the item is not true to that alignment’s goals or the item’s special purpose, personality conflict—item against character—results. Similarly, any item with an Ego score of 20 or higher always considers itself superior to any character, and a personality conflict results if the possessor does not always agree with the item.
When a personality conflict occurs, the possessor must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]]=item’s Ego). If the possessor succeeds, she is dominant. If she fails, the item is dominant. Dominance lasts for one day or until a critical situation occurs (such as a major battle, a serious threat to either the item or the character, and so on). Should an item gain dominance, it resists the character’s desires and demands concessions such as any of the following.
* Removal of associates or items whose alignment or personality is distasteful to the item.
* The character divesting herself of all other magic items or items of a certain type.
* Obedience from the character so the item can direct where they go for its own purposes.
* Immediate seeking out and slaying of creatures hateful to the item.
* Magical protections and devices to protect the item from molestation when it is not in use.
* That the character carry the item with her on all occasions.
* That the character relinquish the item in favor of a more suitable possessor due to alignment differences or conduct.
In extreme circumstances, the item can resort to even harsher measures, such as the following acts:
* Force its possessor into combat.
* Refuse to strike opponents.
* Strike at its wielder or her associates.
* Force its possessor to surrender to an opponent.
* Cause itself to drop from the character’s grasp.
Naturally, such actions are unlikely when harmony reigns between the character’s and item’s alignments or when their purposes and personalities are well matched. Even so, an item might wish to have a lesser character possess it in order to easily establish and maintain dominance over him, or a higher-level possessor so as to better accomplish its goals.
All magic items with personalities desire to play an important role in whatever activity is under way, particularly combat. Such items are rivals of each other, even if they are of the same alignment. No intelligent item wants to share its wielder with others. An intelligent item is aware of the presence of any other intelligent item within 60 feet, and most intelligent items try their best to mislead or distract their host so that she ignores or destroys the rival. Of course, alignment might change this sort of behavior.
Items with personalities are never totally controlled or silenced by the characters who possess them, even though they may never successfully control their possessors. They may be powerless to force their demands but remain undaunted and continue to air their wishes and demands.
==EPIC INTELLIGENT ITEMS==
Just like nonepic magic items, epic magic items sometimes possess intelligence of their own. Such items are fully sentient and should be treated as NPCs. The Random Epic Magic Items section details the chances that epic armor, shields, rings, rods, staffs, wondrous items, and weapons might be intelligent. In short, a ring, rod, staff, wondrous item, armor, or shield has a 1% chance to be intelligent, a [[SRD:Ranged Weapon|ranged weapon]] has a 5% chance to be intelligent, and a [[SRD:Melee Weapon|melee weapon]] has a 15% chance to be intelligent. Rather than using the tables for nonepic items, use the tables below to determine the properties of an intelligent item: the number of [[SRD:Powers|powers]], unusual properties, alignment, and special purpose of the item (if any). Of the three mental ability scores, two scores are favored (2d6 + some number) and one is completely random (3d6). Choose which scores get assigned which number, or roll 1d4 and determine randomly according to the following table.
'''Table: Mental Ability Scores for Intelligent Items '''
{| class="d20"
|-
!1d4 !!High Score !!Medium Score !!Low Score
|-
|1 ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]
|-class="even"
|2 ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]
|-
|3 ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]
|-class="even"
|4 ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]
|}
The first step in determining the properties of a random intelligent epic magic item is to determine its general capabilities. These are found by rolling d% and consulting Table: Epic Items [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities.
'''Table: Epic Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities '''
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Ability Scores !!Capabilities
|-
|01–22 ||Two 2d6+10, one 3d6 ||Three primary abilities, one extraordinary power
|-class="even"
|23–40 ||Two 2d6+11, one 3d6 ||Three primary abilities, two extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|41–54 ||Two 2d6+12, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, two extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-class="even"
|55–64 ||Two 2d6+14, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|65–71 ||Two 2d6+16, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]], one awesome power
|-class="even"
|72–73 ||Two 2d6+18, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]], two awesome [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|74 || align="left" COLSPAN="2"|Roll again, but add 1d6 to each [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]]'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|75–100 || align="left" COLSPAN="2"|Use nonepic magic item Table: Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Cumulative if rolled multiple times.
|}
===MARKET PRICE MODIFIER===
To find the market price for an epic magic item, use these expanded guidelines, adjusting as necessary to find an appropriate final price. Each point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus, [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus, or [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus increases the item’s market price by 400 gp. Any form of communication possessed by the item increases its market price by the number shown on Table: Epic Item Communication. Each primary ability possessed by the item increases its market price by 2,000 to 10,000 gp (average 6,000 gp). Each [[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|extraordinary ability]] possessed by the item increases its market price by 15,000 to 35,000 gp (average 25,000 gp). A special purpose increases the item’s market price by 50,000 gp. An awesome power increases the item’s market price by 100,000 gp.
===INTELLIGENT ITEM ALIGNMENT===
Any item with [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] has an alignment. Make sure that the alignment chosen or determine randomly (using Table: Item Alignment) matches any alignment-oriented special abilities of the item. Any character whose alignment is not compatible with that of the item gains one negative level for every 10 points of the weapon’s Ego (see Item Ego, below) if he or she so much as picks up the item. Although this never results in actual level loss, the negative levels remain as long as the item is in hand and cannot be overcome in any way (including ''restoration ''spells). These negative levels are cumulative with any other penalties the item might already place on inappropriate wielders.
'''Table: Item Alignment '''
{| class="d20" width="50%"
|-
!d% !!Alignment of Item
|-
|01–05 ||Chaotic good
|-class="even"
|06–15 ||Chaotic neutral'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|16–20 ||Chaotic evil
|-class="even"
|21–25 ||Neutral evil'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|26–30 ||Lawful evil
|-class="even"
|31–55 ||Lawful good
|-
|56–60 ||Lawful neutral'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|61–80 ||Neutral good'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|81–100 ||Neutral
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 The item can also be used by any character whose alignment corresponds to the nonneutral portion of the item’s alignment (in other words, chaotic, evil, good, or lawful). Thus, any chaotic character (CG, CN, CE) can use an item with chaotic neutral alignment.
|}
===ITEM COMMUNICATION===
Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Choose appropriate languages, taking into account the item’s origin and purposes. An item with multiple modes of communication can use any of its modes at will.
'''Table: Epic Item Communication '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Communication Mode !!Market Price Modifier
|-
|01–10 ||Semiempathy'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||+1,000 gp
|-class="even"
|11–35 ||Empathy'''<SUP>2</SUP>''' ||+2,000 gp
|-
|36–75 ||Speech'''<SUP>3</SUP>''' ||+3,000 gp
|-class="even"
|76–85 ||Telepathy'''<SUP>4</SUP>''' ||+5,000 gp
|-
|86–100 ||Speech'''<SUP>3</SUP>''' and telepathy'''<SUP>4</SUP>''' ||+8,000 gp
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 The possessor receives some signal (a throb or tingle, for example) when the item’s ability functions.
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|2 The possessor feels urges and sometimes emotions from the item that encourage or discourage certain courses of action.
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|3<SUP></SUP>Speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Roll d%: 01–05, the item cannot read any languages; 06–75, the item can read any language it can speak (+1,000 gp to market price); 76–90, it can read all languages (+2,000 gp to market price); 91–100, it can read all languages as well as ''read magic ''(+3,000 gp to market price).
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|4 The item can communicate silently with any wielder who has an [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] of 1 or higher, regardless of any language barrier.
|}
===INTELLIGENT ITEM ABILITIES===
Using the number of capabilities determined above, find the item’s specific abilities by rolling on the appropriate tables below.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Primary Abilities '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Primary Ability
|-
|01–04 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Survival Skill|Intuit Direction]]
|-class="even"
|05–08 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]]
|-
|09–12 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]]
|-class="even"
|13–16 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind-Fight]]
|-
|17–20 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]]
|-class="even"
|21–24 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]]
|-
|25–28 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]]
|-class="even"
|29–32 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]]
|-
|33–39 ||''[[SRD:Detect Evil|Detect]] ''[opposing alignment] at will
|-class="even"
|40–42 ||''[[SRD:Find Traps|Find traps]] ''at will
|-
|43–47 ||''[[SRD:Detect Secret Doors|Detect secret doors]] ''at will
|-class="even"
|48–54 ||''[[SRD:Detect Magic|Detect magic]] ''at will
|-
|55–57 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Barbarian#Uncanny Dodge|uncanny dodge]] (as a 5th-level [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]])
|-class="even"
|58–60 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Rogue#Evasion|evasion]]
|-
|61–65 ||Wielder can use ''[[SRD:See Invisibility|see invisibility]] ''at will
|-class="even"
|66–70 ||''[[SRD:Cure Light Wounds|Cure light wounds]] ''(1d8+5) on wielder 1/day
|-
|71–75 ||''[[SRD:Feather Fall|Feather fall]] ''on wielder 1/day
|-class="even"
|76 ||''[[SRD:Locate Object|Locate object]] ''in a 120-ft. radius
|-
|77 ||Wielder does not need to sleep
|-class="even"
|78 ||Wielder does not need to breathe
|-
|79 ||''[[SRD:Jump|Jump]] ''for 20 minutes on wielder 1/day
|-class="even"
|80 ||''[[SRD:Spider Climb|Spider climb]] ''for 20 minutes on wielder 1/day
|-
|81–90 ||Roll twice again on this table
|-class="even"
|91–100 ||Roll on Table: Intelligent Item Extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] instead
|}
If the same ability is rolled twice or more, the range, frequency, or effectiveness of the power is doubled, tripled, and so on. All abilities function only when the item is held, drawn, or otherwise brandished and the possessor is concentrating on the desired result. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], but using a free [[SRD:Feats|feat]] is not. [[SRD:Feats|Feats]] may be used regardless of prerequisites, but the item still must be held and drawn (or worn, in the case of such items). An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Extraordinary Power !!Uses
|-
|01–05 ||''[[SRD:Charm Person|Charm person]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 11 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||3/day
|-class="even"
|06–10 ||''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|Clairaudience/clairvoyance]] ''(100-ft. range, 1 minute per use)'' '' ||3/day
|-
|11–15 ||''[[SRD:Magic Missile|Magic missile]] ''(200-ft. range, 3 missiles) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|16–20 ||''[[SRD:Shield|Shield]] ''on wielder ||3/day
|-
|21–25 ||''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|Detect thoughts]] ''(100-ft. range, 1 minute per use) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|26–30 ||''[[SRD:Levitate|Levitate]] ''(wielder only, 10 minute duration) ||3/day
|-
|31–35 ||''[[SRD:Invisibility (Spell)|Invisibility]] ''(wielder only, up to 30 minutes per use) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|36–40 ||''[[SRD:Fly (Spell)|Fly]] ''(30 minutes per use) ||2/day
|-
|41–45 ||''[[SRD:Lightning Bolt|Lightning bolt]] ''(8d6 points of damage, 200-ft. range, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-class="even"
|46–50 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster III|Summon monster III]] '' ||1/day
|-
|51–55 ||''[[SRD:Lesser Telepathic Bond|Telepathic Bond]] ''(100 ft. range) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|56–60 ||''[[SRD:Cat's Grace|Cat’s grace]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-
|61–65 ||''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|Bull’s strength]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|66–70 ||''[[SRD:Haste|Haste]] ''(wielder only, 10 rounds) ||1/day
|-
|71–73 ||''[[SRD:Telekinesis|Telekinesis]] ''(250 lb. maximum, 1 minute each use) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|74–76 ||''[[SRD:Heal|Heal]] '' ||1/day
|-
|77 ||''[[SRD:Teleport|Teleport]], ''600 lb. maximum ||1/day
|-class="even"
|78 ||''[[SRD:Globe of Invulnerability|Globe of invulnerability]] '' ||1/day
|-
|79 ||''[[SRD:Stoneskin|Stoneskin]] ''(wielder only, 10 minutes per use) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|80 ||''[[SRD:Feeblemind|Feeblemind]] ''by touch ||2/day
|-
|81 ||''[[SRD:True Seeing|True seeing]] '' ||At will
|-class="even"
|82 ||''[[SRD:Wall of Force|Wall of force]] '' ||1/day
|-
|83 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster IV|Summon monster VI]] '' ||1/day
|-class="even"
|84 ||''[[SRD:Finger of Death|Finger of death]] ''(100 ft. range, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|85 ||''[[SRD:Passwall|Passwall]] '' ||At will
|-class="even"
|86–90 ||Roll twice again on this table ||—
|-
|91–100 ||Roll again on this table, and then roll for a special purpose on Table: Intelligent Item Purpose ||—
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the given [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|}
If the same power is rolled twice, the uses per day are doubled. (If ''true seeing ''or ''passwall ''is rolled twice, roll again.) [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] function only when the item is drawn and held, and the possessor is concentrating upon the desired effect. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Awesome [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Awesome Power !!Uses
|-
|01–04 ||''[[SRD:Astral Projection|Astral projection]] '' ||1/day
|-class="even"
|05–08 ||''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|Bull’s strength]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]) ||1/day
|-
|09–12 ||''[[SRD:Cat's Grace|Cat’s grace]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|13–16 ||''[[SRD:Chain Lightning|Chain lightning]] ''(enhanced; 20d6 damage; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|17–20 ||''[[SRD:Dominate Monster|Dominate monster]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||1/day
|-class="even"
|21–24 ||''[[SRD:Bear's Endurance|Bear's Endurance]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]) ||1/day
|-
|25–28 ||''[[SRD:Energy Drain (Spell)|Energy drain]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||1/day
|-class="even"
|29–32 ||''[[SRD:Finger of Death|Finger of death]] ''(heightened to 9th level; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|33–36 ||''[[SRD:Foresight|Foresight]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|37–40 ||''[[SRD:Gate|Gate]] '' ||1/day
|-
|41–44 ||''[[SRD:Haste|Haste]] ''(wielder only; extended; 40-round duration) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|45–48 ||''[[SRD:Greater Invisibility|Greater invisibility]] ''(wielder only; extended; 40-minute duration) ||2/day
|-
|49–52 ||''[[SRD:Mass Heal|Mass heal]] ''1/day 53–56 ''[[SRD:Meteor Swarm|Meteor swarm]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-class="even"
|57–60 ||''[[SRD:Phase Door|Phase door]] ''2/day 61–64 ''[[SRD:Prismatic Sphere|Prismatic sphere]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|65–68 ||''[[SRD:Stoneskin|Stoneskin]] ''(wielder only; extended; 400-minute duration) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|69–72 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster IX|Summon monster IX]] ''2 (extended; 40-round duration) ||1/day
|-
|73–76 ||''[[SRD:Sunburst|Sunburst]] ''(heightened to 9th level; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||2/day
|-class="even"
|77–80 ||''[[SRD:Greater Teleport|Greater Teleport]] '' ||2/day
|-
|81–90 ||Roll twice again on this table ||—
|-class="even"
|91–100 ||Roll again on this table, and then roll for a special purpose on nonepic magic item Table: Intelligent Item Purpose<FONT COLOR="#ff0000">. ||—
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|2 The weapon can only summon monsters whose alignment has no components that oppose the item’s alignment.
|}
Unless otherwise stated, all awesome [[SRD:Powers|powers]] function at 20th [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]]. If a power is rolled twice, the uses per day are doubled. [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] function only when the item is drawn and held, and the possessor is concentrating upon the desired effect. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
===SPECIAL PURPOSE ITEMS===
'''Purpose '''
An item’s purpose must suit the type and alignment of the item and should always be treated reasonably.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Purpose '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Purpose
|-
|01–20 ||Defeat/slay diametrically opposed alignment'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|21–30 ||Defeat/slay arcane spellcasters (including magic-using monsters)
|-
|31–40 ||Defeat/slay divine spellcasters (including divine entities and servitors)
|-class="even"
|41–50 ||Defeat/slay nonspellcasters
|-
|51–55 ||Defeat/slay a particular creature type
|-class="even"
|56–60 ||Defeat/slay a particular race or kind of creature
|-
|61–70 ||Defend a particular race or kind of creature
|-class="even"
|71–80 ||Defeat/slay the servants of a specific deity
|-
|81–90 ||Defend the servants and interests of a specific deity
|-class="even"
|91–95 ||Defeat/slay all (other than the item and the wielder)
|-
|96–100 ||Other
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 The purpose of the neutral (N) version of this item is to preserve the balance by defeating/slaying powerful beings of the extreme alignments (LG, LE, CG, CE).
|}
===SPECIAL PURPOSE POWER===
A special purpose power operates only when the item is in pursuit of its special purpose. This is always up to the purview of the item. It should always be easy and straightforward to see how the ends justify the means. That is to say that if the player’s reasoning for how a particular action serves the item’s purpose is not completely believable, the item won’t allow it.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Special Purpose [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Special Purpose Power
|-
|01–10 ||''[[SRD:Blindness/Deafness|Blindness]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 2d6 rounds
|-class="even"
|11–20 ||''[[SRD:Confusion|Confusion]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 2d6 rounds
|-
|21–25 ||''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|Fear]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 1d4 rounds
|-class="even"
|26–55 ||''[[SRD:Hold Monster|Hold monster]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 1d4 rounds
|-
|56–65 ||''[[SRD:Slay Living|Slay living]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20'''<SUP>2</SUP>''')
|-class="even"
|66–75 ||''[[SRD:Disintegrate|Disintegrate]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 21'''<SUP>2</SUP>''')
|-
|76–80 ||''[[SRD:True Resurrection|True resurrection]] ''on wielder, one time only
|-class="even"
|81–100 ||+4 luck bonus on all [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]], +4 deflection [[SRD:AC|AC]] bonus, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 30
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 This power affects the opponent of the item’s wielder on a successful hit unless the opponent makes a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] save at the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|2 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|}
===ITEM EGO===
Ego is a measure of the total power and force of personality that an item possesses. Only after all aspects of an item have been generated and recorded can its Ego score be determined. Ego is a factor with regard to the dominance of item over character, as detailed below.
'''Table: Item Ego '''
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!Attribute of Item !!Ego Points
|-
|Each +1 enhancement of item up to +5 ||1
|-class="even"
|Each +1 enhancement of item above +5 ||2
|-
|Each +1 bonus of special abilities ||1
|-class="even"
|Each primary ability'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||1
|-
|Each extraordinary power'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||2
|-class="even"
|Each awesome power'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||6
|-
|Special purpose ||4
|-class="even"
|Telepathic ability ||1
|-
|Read languages ability ||1
|-class="even"
|''[[SRD:Read Magic|Read magic]] ''ability ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus ||1
|-class="even"
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus ||1
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 If uses per day are doubled, Ego points are doubled as well.
|}
===ITEMS AGAINST CHARACTERS===
When an item has an Ego of its own, it has a will of its own. The item is, of course, absolutely true to its alignment. If the character who possesses the item is not true to that alignment’s goals or the item’s special purpose, personality conflict—item against character—results. Similarly, any item with an Ego score of 20 or higher always considers itself superior to any character, and a personality conflict results if the possessor does not always agree with the item. When a personality conflict occurs, the possessor must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]]=item’s Ego). If the possessor succeeds, he or she is dominant. If he or she fails, the item is dominant. Dominance lasts for one day or until a critical situation occurs (such as a major battle, a serious threat to either item or character, and so on). Should an item gain dominance, it resists the character’s desires and demands concessions such as any of the following:
*Removal of associates or items whose alignment or personality is distasteful to the item.
*The character divesting him or herself of all other magic items or items of a certain type.
*Obedience from the character so the item can direct where they go for its own purposes.
*Immediate seeking out and slaying of creatures hateful to the item.
*Magical protections and devices to protect the item from molestation when it is not in use.
*That the character carry the item with him or her on all occasions.
*That the character relinquish the item in favor of a more suitable possessor due to alignment differences or conduct.
In extreme circumstances, the item can resort to even harsher measures.
*Force its possessor into combat.
*Refuse to strike opponents.
*Strike at its wielder or his or her associates.
*Force its possessor to surrender to an opponent.
*Cause itself to drop from the character’s grasp.
Naturally, such actions are unlikely when harmony reigns between the character’s and item’s alignments or when their purposes and personalities are well matched. Even so, an item might wish to have a lesser character possess it in order to easily command him or her, or a higher-level possessor so as to better accomplish its goals. All magic items with personalities desire to play an important role in whatever activity is under way, particularly combat. Such items are rivals of each other, even if they are of the same alignment. No intelligent item wants to share its wielder with others. An intelligent item is aware of the presence of any other intelligent item within 60 feet, and most intelligent items try their best to mislead or distract their host so that he or she ignores or destroys the rival. Of course, alignment might change this sort of behavior.
Items with personalities are never totally controlled or silenced by the characters who possess them, even though they may never successfully control their possessor. They may be powerless to force their demands but remain undaunted and continue to air their wishes and demands.
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==Intelligent Items==
Magic items sometimes have intelligence of their own. Magically imbued with sentience, these items think and feel the same way characters do and should be treated as NPCs. Intelligent items have extra abilities and sometimes extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and special purposes. Only permanent magic items (as opposed to single-use items or those with charges) can be intelligent. (This means that [[SRD:Potions|potions]], [[SRD:Scrolls|scrolls]], and [[SRD:Wands|wands]], among other items, are never intelligent.) In general, less than 1% of magic items have intelligence.
Intelligent items can actually be considered creatures because they have [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], and [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma scores]]. Treat them as [[SRD:Construct Type|constructs]]. Intelligent items often have the ability to illuminate their surroundings at will (as magic weapons do); many cannot see otherwise.
Unlike most magic items, intelligent items can activate their own [[SRD:Powers|powers]] without waiting for a command word from their owner. Intelligent items act during their owner’s turn in the initiative order.
===Intelligent Item Alignment===
Any item with intelligence has an [[SRD:Alignment|alignment]]. Note that intelligent weapons already have alignments, either stated or by implication. If you’re generating a random intelligent weapon, that weapon’s alignment must fit with any alignment-oriented special abilities it has.
Any character whose alignment does not correspond to that of the item (except as noted by the asterisks on the table) gains one [[SRD:Energy Drain, Negative Levels, and Level Loss#Negative Levels|negative level]] if he or she so much as picks up the item. Although this negative level never results in actual level loss, it remains as long as the item is in hand and cannot be overcome in any way (including ''[[SRD:Restoration|restoration]] ''spells). This negative level is cumulative with any other penalties the item might already place on inappropriate wielders. Items with Ego scores (see below) of 20 to 29 bestow two negative levels. Items with Ego scores of 30 or higher bestow three negative levels.
{| class="d20 minimize" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Intelligent Item Alignment=====
|-
!d% !! align="left" | Alignment of Item
|-
|01–05 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Good|Chaotic good]]
|- class="even"
|06–15 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Neutral|Chaotic neutral]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|16–20 || align="left" | [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|Chaotic evil]]
|- class="even"
|21–25 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral Evil|Neutral evil]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|26–30 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Evil|Lawful evil]]
|- class="even"
|31–55 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Good|Lawful good]]
|-
|56–60 || align="left" | [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|Lawful neutral]]<sup>1</sup>
|- class="even"
|61–80 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral Good|Neutral good]]<sup>1</sup>
|-
|81–100 || align="left" | [[SRD:Neutral|Neutral]]
|-
| colspan="2" class="foot" |
# The item can also be used by any character whose alignment corresponds to the nonneutral portion of the item’s alignment.
|}
===Language Spoken by Item===
Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one additional language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Choose appropriate languages, taking into account the item’s origin and purposes.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Table: Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities=====
|-
!d% !!Mental<br/>Ability Scores !!Communication !!Capabilities !!Senses !!Base Price<br/>Modifier
|-
|01–34 ||Two at 12, one at 10 ||Empathy<sup>1</sup> ||One lesser power ||30 ft. vision and hearing ||+1,000 gp
|- class="even"
|35–59 ||Two at 13, one at 10 ||Empathy<sup>1</sup> ||Two lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. vision and hearing ||+2,000 gp
|-
|60–79 ||Two at 14, one at 10 ||Speech<sup>2</sup> ||Two lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||120 ft. vision and hearing ||+4,000 gp
|- class="even"
|80–91 ||Two at 15, one at 10 ||Speech<sup>2</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+5,000 gp
|-
|92–97 ||Two at 16, one at 10 ||Speech<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">2 3</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] ||60 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+6,000 gp
|- class="even"
|98 ||Two at 17, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">3 4</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and one greater power<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] and hearing ||+9,000 gp
|-
|99 ||Two at 18, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">4 5</sup> ||Three lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and two greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]]<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|blindsense]], and hearing ||+12,000 gp
|- class="even"
|100 ||Two at 19, one at 10 ||Speech, telepathy<sup style="white-space: nowrap;">4 5</sup> ||Four lesser [[SRD:Powers|powers]] and three greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]]<sup>6</sup> ||120 ft. [[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]], [[SRD:Blindsight and Blindsense|blindsense]], and hearing ||+15,000 gp
|-
| colspan="6" class="foot" |
# The possessor feels urges and sometimes emotions from the item that encourage or discourage certain courses of action.
# Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder.
# The item can also read any languages it can speak.
# The item can use either communication mode at will, with language use as any speaking item. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder.
# The item can read all languages as well as use ''[[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]''.
# The intelligent item can have a special purpose (and corresponding dedicated power) rather than a greater power, if appropriate.
|}
===Intelligent Item [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]===
The table above determines how many lesser and greater [[SRD:Powers|powers]] an intelligent item has. To find the item’s specific [[SRD:Powers|powers]], choose or roll on the appropriate tables below.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Intelligent Item Lesser [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Lesser Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–05 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Bless|bless]] ''its allies 3/day ||+1,000 gp
|- class="even"
|06–10 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Faerie Fire|faerie fire]] ''3/day ||+1,100 gp
|-
|11–13 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Minor Image|minor image]] ''1/day ||+2,200 gp
|- class="even"
|14–20 ||Item has ''[[SRD:Deathwatch|deathwatch]] ''continually active ||+2,700 gp
|-
|21–25 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]] ''at will ||+3,600 gp
|- class="even"
|26–31 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|32–33 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Decipher Script Skill|Decipher Script]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|34–36 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge (choose category)]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|37–40 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|41–45 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|46–50 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|51–54 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|55–60 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|61–66 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] ||+5,000 gp
|-
|67–72 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] ||+5,000 gp
|- class="even"
|73–77 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Major Image|major image]] ''1/day ||+5,400 gp
|-
|78–80 ||Item can cast ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|81–83 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Hold Person|hold person]] ''on an enemy 3/day ||+6,500 gp
|-
|84–86 ||Item can activate ''[[SRD:Zone of Truth|zone of truth]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|87–89 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Daze Monster|daze monster]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|-
|90–95 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Locate Object|locate object]] ''3/day ||+6,500 gp
|- class="even"
|96–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Cure Moderate Wounds|cure moderate wounds]] ''(2d8+3) on wielder 3/day ||+6,500 gp
|}
All [[SRD:Powers|powers]] function at the direction of the item, although intelligent items generally follow the wishes of their owner. Activating a power or concentrating on an active one is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]] the item takes.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Intelligent Item Greater [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Greater Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–06 ||Item can detect opposing alignment at will ||+7,200 gp
|- class="even"
|07–10 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Detect Undead|detect undead]] ''at will ||+7,200 gp
|-
|11–13 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Cause Fear|cause fear]] ''in an enemy at will ||+7,200 gp
|- class="even"
|14–18 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dimensional Anchor|dimensional anchor]] ''on a foe 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|-
|19–23 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dismissal|dismissal]] ''on a foe 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|24–28 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Lesser Globe of Invulnerability|lesser globe of invulnerability]] ''1/day ||+10,000 gp
|-
|29–33 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Arcane Eye|arcane eye]] ''1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|34–37 ||Item has continuous ''[[SRD:Detect Scrying|detect scrying]] ''effect ||+10,000 gp
|-
|38–41 ||Item creates ''[[SRD:Wall of Fire|wall of fire]] ''in a ring with the wielder at the center 1/day ||+10,000 gp
|- class="even"
|42–45 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Quench|quench]] ''on fires 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|46–50 ||Item has ''[[SRD:Status|status]]'' effect, usable at will ||+11,000 gp
|- class="even"
|51–54 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Gust of Wind|gust of wind]] ''3/day ||+11,000 gp
|-
|55–59 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|clairvoyance]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|60–64 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Evil|magic circle]] ''against opposing alignment at will ||+16,000 gp
|-
|65–68 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Haste|haste]] ''on its owner 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|69–73 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|74–76 ||Item can create ''[[SRD:Deeper Darkness|deeper darkness]] ''3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|77–80 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Invisibility Purge|invisibility purge]] ''(30 ft. range) 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|-
|81–85 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Slow|slow]] ''on its enemies 3/day ||+16,000 gp
|- class="even"
|86–91 ||Item can ''[[SRD:Locate Creature|locate creature]] ''3/day ||+30,000 gp
|-
|91–97 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|fear]] ''against foes 3/day ||+30,000 gp
|- class="even"
|98–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|detect thoughts]] ''at will ||+44,000 gp
|-
| colspan="3" class="foot" | If the same power is rolled twice, roll again.
|}
===Special Purpose Items===
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Intelligent Item Purpose=====
|-
!d% !!Purpose
|-
|01–20 ||Defeat/slay diametrically opposed alignment<sup>1</sup>
|- class="even"
|21–30 ||Defeat/slay arcane spellcasters (including spellcasting monsters and those that use [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like abilities]])
|-
|31–40 ||Defeat/slay divine spellcasters (including divine entities and servitors)
|- class="even"
|41–50 ||Defeat/slay nonspellcasters
|-
|51–55 ||Defeat/slay a particular creature type (see the bane special ability for choices)
|- class="even"
|56–60 ||Defeat/slay a particular race or kind of creature
|-
|61–70 ||Defend a particular race or kind of creature
|- class="even"
|71–80 ||Defeat/slay the servants of a specific deity
|-
|81–90 ||Defend the servants and interests of a specific deity
|- class="even"
|91–95 ||Defeat/slay all (other than the item and the wielder)
|-
|96–100 ||Choose one
|-
| colspan="3" class="foot" |
# The purpose of the neutral ([[SRD:Neutral|N]]) version of this item is to preserve the balance by defeating/slaying powerful beings of the extreme alignments ([[SRD:Lawful Good|LG]], [[SRD:Lawful Evil|LE]], [[SRD:Chaotic Good|CG]], [[SRD:Chaotic Evil|CE]]).
|}
====Purpose====
An item’s purpose must suit the type and alignment of the item and should always be treated reasonably. A purpose of “defeat/slay arcane spellcasters” doesn’t mean that the sword forces the wielder to kill every [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]] she sees. Nor does it mean that the sword believes it is possible to kill every [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]], [[SRD:Sorcerer|sorcerer]], and [[SRD:Bard|bard]] in the world. It does mean that the item hates arcane spellcasters and wants to bring the local [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]]’s cabal to ruin, as well as end the rule of a sorceress-queen in a nearby land. Likewise, a purpose of “defend elves” doesn’t mean that if the wielder is an elf, he only wants to help himself. It means that the item wants to be used in furthering the cause of elves, stamping out their enemies and aiding their leaders. A purpose of “defeat/slay all” isn’t just a matter of self-preservation. It means that the item won’t rest (or let its wielder rest) until it places itself above all others.
===Dedicated Power===
A dedicated power operates only when an intelligent item is in pursuit of its special purpose. This determination is always made by the item. It should always be easy and straightforward to see how the ends justify the means. Unlike its other [[SRD:Powers|powers]], an intelligent item can refuse to use its dedicated power even if the owner is dominant (see Items against Characters, below).
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Special Purpose Item Dedicated [[SRD:Powers|Powers]]=====
|-
!d% !!Dedicated Power !!Base Price Modifier
|-
|01–06 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Ice Storm|ice storm]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|07–12 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Confusion|confusion]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|-
|13–17 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Phantasmal Killer|phantasmal killer]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|18–24 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Crushing Despair|crushing despair]]'' ||+50,000 gp
|-
|25–31 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Dimension Door|dimension door]] ''on itself and wielder ||+50,000 gp
|- class="even"
|32–36 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Contagion|contagion]] ''(heightened to 4th level) as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|-
|37–43 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Poison (Spell)|poison]] ''(heightened to 4th level) as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|- class="even"
|44–50 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Rusting Grasp|rusting grasp]] ''as [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ||+56,000 gp
|-
|51–56 ||Item can cast 10d6 ''[[SRD:Lightning Bolt|lightning bolt]]'' ||+60,000 gp
|- class="even"
|57–62 ||Item can cast 10d6 ''[[SRD:Fireball|fireball]]'' ||+60,000 gp
|-
|63–68 ||Wielder gets +2 luck bonus on attacks, saves, and checks ||+80,000 gp
|- class="even"
|69–74 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Mass Inflict Light Wounds|mass inflict light wounds]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|-
|75–81 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Song of Discord|song of discord]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|- class="even"
|82–87 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Prying Eyes|prying eyes]]'' ||+81,000 gp
|-
|88–92 ||Item can cast 15d6 ''[[SRD:Greater Shout|greater shout]] ''3/day ||+130,000 gp
|- class="even"
|93–98 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:Waves of Exhaustion|waves of exhaustion]]'' ||+164,000 gp
|-
|99–100 ||Item can use ''[[SRD:True Resurrection|true resurrection]] ''on wielder, once per month ||+200,000 gp
|}
===Item Ego===
Ego is a measure of the total power and force of personality that an item possesses. Only after all aspects of an item have been generated can its Ego score be calculated. An item’s Ego score helps determine whether the item or the character is dominant in their relationship, as detailed below.
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|+
=====Item Ego=====
|-
!Attribute of Item !!Ego Points
|-
|Each +1 of item’s enhancement bonus ||1
|- class="even"
|Each +1 of bonus for special abilities ||1
|-
|Each lesser power ||1
|- class="even"
|Each greater power ||2
|-
|Special purpose (and dedicated power) ||4
|- class="even"
|Telepathic ability ||1
|-
|Read languages ability ||1
|- class="even"
|''[[SRD:Read Magic|Read magic]] ''ability ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus ||1
|- class="even"
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus ||1
|}
===Items Against Characters===
When an item has an Ego of its own, it has a will of its own. The item is, of course, absolutely true to its alignment. If the character who possesses the item is not true to that alignment’s goals or the item’s special purpose, personality conflict—item against character—results. Similarly, any item with an Ego score of 20 or higher always considers itself superior to any character, and a personality conflict results if the possessor does not always agree with the item.
When a personality conflict occurs, the possessor must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]]=item’s Ego). If the possessor succeeds, she is dominant. If she fails, the item is dominant. Dominance lasts for one day or until a critical situation occurs (such as a major battle, a serious threat to either the item or the character, and so on). Should an item gain dominance, it resists the character’s desires and demands concessions such as any of the following.
* Removal of associates or items whose alignment or personality is distasteful to the item.
* The character divesting herself of all other magic items or items of a certain type.
* Obedience from the character so the item can direct where they go for its own purposes.
* Immediate seeking out and slaying of creatures hateful to the item.
* Magical protections and devices to protect the item from molestation when it is not in use.
* That the character carry the item with her on all occasions.
* That the character relinquish the item in favor of a more suitable possessor due to alignment differences or conduct.
In extreme circumstances, the item can resort to even harsher measures, such as the following acts:
* Force its possessor into combat.
* Refuse to strike opponents.
* Strike at its wielder or her associates.
* Force its possessor to surrender to an opponent.
* Cause itself to drop from the character’s grasp.
Naturally, such actions are unlikely when harmony reigns between the character’s and item’s alignments or when their purposes and personalities are well matched. Even so, an item might wish to have a lesser character possess it in order to easily establish and maintain dominance over him, or a higher-level possessor so as to better accomplish its goals.
All magic items with personalities desire to play an important role in whatever activity is under way, particularly combat. Such items are rivals of each other, even if they are of the same alignment. No intelligent item wants to share its wielder with others. An intelligent item is aware of the presence of any other intelligent item within 60 feet, and most intelligent items try their best to mislead or distract their host so that she ignores or destroys the rival. Of course, alignment might change this sort of behavior.
Items with personalities are never totally controlled or silenced by the characters who possess them, even though they may never successfully control their possessors. They may be powerless to force their demands but remain undaunted and continue to air their wishes and demands.
==EPIC INTELLIGENT ITEMS==
Just like nonepic magic items, epic magic items sometimes possess intelligence of their own. Such items are fully sentient and should be treated as NPCs. The Random Epic Magic Items section details the chances that epic armor, shields, rings, rods, staffs, wondrous items, and weapons might be intelligent. In short, a ring, rod, staff, wondrous item, armor, or shield has a 1% chance to be intelligent, a [[SRD:Ranged Weapon|ranged weapon]] has a 5% chance to be intelligent, and a [[SRD:Melee Weapon|melee weapon]] has a 15% chance to be intelligent. Rather than using the tables for nonepic items, use the tables below to determine the properties of an intelligent item: the number of [[SRD:Powers|powers]], unusual properties, alignment, and special purpose of the item (if any). Of the three mental ability scores, two scores are favored (2d6 + some number) and one is completely random (3d6). Choose which scores get assigned which number, or roll 1d4 and determine randomly according to the following table.
'''Table: Mental Ability Scores for Intelligent Items '''
{| class="d20"
|-
!1d4 !!High Score !!Medium Score !!Low Score
|-
|1 ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]
|-class="even"
|2 ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]
|-
|3 ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]
|-class="even"
|4 ||[[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] ||[[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] ||[[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]]
|}
The first step in determining the properties of a random intelligent epic magic item is to determine its general capabilities. These are found by rolling d% and consulting Table: Epic Items [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities.
'''Table: Epic Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities '''
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Ability Scores !!Capabilities
|-
|01–22 ||Two 2d6+10, one 3d6 ||Three primary abilities, one extraordinary power
|-class="even"
|23–40 ||Two 2d6+11, one 3d6 ||Three primary abilities, two extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|41–54 ||Two 2d6+12, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, two extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-class="even"
|55–64 ||Two 2d6+14, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|65–71 ||Two 2d6+16, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]], one awesome power
|-class="even"
|72–73 ||Two 2d6+18, one 3d6 ||Four primary abilities, three extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|powers]], two awesome [[SRD:Powers|powers]]
|-
|74 || align="left" COLSPAN="2"|Roll again, but add 1d6 to each [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]]'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|75–100 || align="left" COLSPAN="2"|Use nonepic magic item Table: Item [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]], [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]], [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]], and Capabilities
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Cumulative if rolled multiple times.
|}
===MARKET PRICE MODIFIER===
To find the market price for an epic magic item, use these expanded guidelines, adjusting as necessary to find an appropriate final price. Each point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus, [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus, or [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus increases the item’s market price by 400 gp. Any form of communication possessed by the item increases its market price by the number shown on Table: Epic Item Communication. Each primary ability possessed by the item increases its market price by 2,000 to 10,000 gp (average 6,000 gp). Each [[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|extraordinary ability]] possessed by the item increases its market price by 15,000 to 35,000 gp (average 25,000 gp). A special purpose increases the item’s market price by 50,000 gp. An awesome power increases the item’s market price by 100,000 gp.
===INTELLIGENT ITEM ALIGNMENT===
Any item with [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] has an alignment. Make sure that the alignment chosen or determine randomly (using Table: Item Alignment) matches any alignment-oriented special abilities of the item. Any character whose alignment is not compatible with that of the item gains one negative level for every 10 points of the weapon’s Ego (see Item Ego, below) if he or she so much as picks up the item. Although this never results in actual level loss, the negative levels remain as long as the item is in hand and cannot be overcome in any way (including ''restoration ''spells). These negative levels are cumulative with any other penalties the item might already place on inappropriate wielders.
'''Table: Item Alignment '''
{| class="d20" width="50%"
|-
!d% !!Alignment of Item
|-
|01–05 ||Chaotic good
|-class="even"
|06–15 ||Chaotic neutral'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|16–20 ||Chaotic evil
|-class="even"
|21–25 ||Neutral evil'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|26–30 ||Lawful evil
|-class="even"
|31–55 ||Lawful good
|-
|56–60 ||Lawful neutral'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|61–80 ||Neutral good'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-
|81–100 ||Neutral
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 The item can also be used by any character whose alignment corresponds to the nonneutral portion of the item’s alignment (in other words, chaotic, evil, good, or lawful). Thus, any chaotic character (CG, CN, CE) can use an item with chaotic neutral alignment.
|}
===ITEM COMMUNICATION===
Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Choose appropriate languages, taking into account the item’s origin and purposes. An item with multiple modes of communication can use any of its modes at will.
'''Table: Epic Item Communication '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Communication Mode !!Market Price Modifier
|-
|01–10 ||Semiempathy'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||+1,000 gp
|-class="even"
|11–35 ||Empathy'''<SUP>2</SUP>''' ||+2,000 gp
|-
|36–75 ||Speech'''<SUP>3</SUP>''' ||+3,000 gp
|-class="even"
|76–85 ||Telepathy'''<SUP>4</SUP>''' ||+5,000 gp
|-
|86–100 ||Speech'''<SUP>3</SUP>''' and telepathy'''<SUP>4</SUP>''' ||+8,000 gp
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 The possessor receives some signal (a throb or tingle, for example) when the item’s ability functions.
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|2 The possessor feels urges and sometimes emotions from the item that encourage or discourage certain courses of action.
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|3<SUP></SUP>Speaks Common plus one language per point of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus. Roll d%: 01–05, the item cannot read any languages; 06–75, the item can read any language it can speak (+1,000 gp to market price); 76–90, it can read all languages (+2,000 gp to market price); 91–100, it can read all languages as well as ''read magic ''(+3,000 gp to market price).
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|4 The item can communicate silently with any wielder who has an [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] of 1 or higher, regardless of any language barrier.
|}
===INTELLIGENT ITEM ABILITIES===
Using the number of capabilities determined above, find the item’s specific abilities by rolling on the appropriate tables below.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Primary Abilities '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Primary Ability
|-
|01–04 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Survival Skill|Intuit Direction]]
|-class="even"
|05–08 ||Item has 10 ranks in [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]]
|-
|09–12 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]]
|-class="even"
|13–16 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Blind-Fight|Blind-Fight]]
|-
|17–20 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]]
|-class="even"
|21–24 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Mobility|Mobility]]
|-
|25–28 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Improved Sunder|Improved Sunder]]
|-class="even"
|29–32 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Combat Expertise|Combat Expertise]]
|-
|33–39 ||''[[SRD:Detect Evil|Detect]] ''[opposing alignment] at will
|-class="even"
|40–42 ||''[[SRD:Find Traps|Find traps]] ''at will
|-
|43–47 ||''[[SRD:Detect Secret Doors|Detect secret doors]] ''at will
|-class="even"
|48–54 ||''[[SRD:Detect Magic|Detect magic]] ''at will
|-
|55–57 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Barbarian#Uncanny Dodge|uncanny dodge]] (as a 5th-level [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]])
|-class="even"
|58–60 ||Wielder has free use of [[SRD:Rogue#Evasion|evasion]]
|-
|61–65 ||Wielder can use ''[[SRD:See Invisibility|see invisibility]] ''at will
|-class="even"
|66–70 ||''[[SRD:Cure Light Wounds|Cure light wounds]] ''(1d8+5) on wielder 1/day
|-
|71–75 ||''[[SRD:Feather Fall|Feather fall]] ''on wielder 1/day
|-class="even"
|76 ||''[[SRD:Locate Object|Locate object]] ''in a 120-ft. radius
|-
|77 ||Wielder does not need to sleep
|-class="even"
|78 ||Wielder does not need to breathe
|-
|79 ||''[[SRD:Jump|Jump]] ''for 20 minutes on wielder 1/day
|-class="even"
|80 ||''[[SRD:Spider Climb|Spider climb]] ''for 20 minutes on wielder 1/day
|-
|81–90 ||Roll twice again on this table
|-class="even"
|91–100 ||Roll on Table: Intelligent Item Extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] instead
|}
If the same ability is rolled twice or more, the range, frequency, or effectiveness of the power is doubled, tripled, and so on. All abilities function only when the item is held, drawn, or otherwise brandished and the possessor is concentrating on the desired result. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]], but using a free [[SRD:Feats|feat]] is not. [[SRD:Feats|Feats]] may be used regardless of prerequisites, but the item still must be held and drawn (or worn, in the case of such items). An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Extraordinary [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Extraordinary Power !!Uses
|-
|01–05 ||''[[SRD:Charm Person|Charm person]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 11 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||3/day
|-class="even"
|06–10 ||''[[SRD:Clairaudience/Clairvoyance|Clairaudience/clairvoyance]] ''(100-ft. range, 1 minute per use)'' '' ||3/day
|-
|11–15 ||''[[SRD:Magic Missile|Magic missile]] ''(200-ft. range, 3 missiles) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|16–20 ||''[[SRD:Shield|Shield]] ''on wielder ||3/day
|-
|21–25 ||''[[SRD:Detect Thoughts|Detect thoughts]] ''(100-ft. range, 1 minute per use) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|26–30 ||''[[SRD:Levitate|Levitate]] ''(wielder only, 10 minute duration) ||3/day
|-
|31–35 ||''[[SRD:Invisibility (Spell)|Invisibility]] ''(wielder only, up to 30 minutes per use) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|36–40 ||''[[SRD:Fly (Spell)|Fly]] ''(30 minutes per use) ||2/day
|-
|41–45 ||''[[SRD:Lightning Bolt|Lightning bolt]] ''(8d6 points of damage, 200-ft. range, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 13'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-class="even"
|46–50 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster III|Summon monster III]] '' ||1/day
|-
|51–55 ||''[[SRD:Lesser Telepathic Bond|Telepathic Bond]] ''(100 ft. range) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|56–60 ||''[[SRD:Cat's Grace|Cat’s grace]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-
|61–65 ||''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|Bull’s strength]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|66–70 ||''[[SRD:Haste|Haste]] ''(wielder only, 10 rounds) ||1/day
|-
|71–73 ||''[[SRD:Telekinesis|Telekinesis]] ''(250 lb. maximum, 1 minute each use) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|74–76 ||''[[SRD:Heal|Heal]] '' ||1/day
|-
|77 ||''[[SRD:Teleport|Teleport]], ''600 lb. maximum ||1/day
|-class="even"
|78 ||''[[SRD:Globe of Invulnerability|Globe of invulnerability]] '' ||1/day
|-
|79 ||''[[SRD:Stoneskin|Stoneskin]] ''(wielder only, 10 minutes per use) ||2/day
|-class="even"
|80 ||''[[SRD:Feeblemind|Feeblemind]] ''by touch ||2/day
|-
|81 ||''[[SRD:True Seeing|True seeing]] '' ||At will
|-class="even"
|82 ||''[[SRD:Wall of Force|Wall of force]] '' ||1/day
|-
|83 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster IV|Summon monster VI]] '' ||1/day
|-class="even"
|84 ||''[[SRD:Finger of Death|Finger of death]] ''(100 ft. range, [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|85 ||''[[SRD:Passwall|Passwall]] '' ||At will
|-class="even"
|86–90 ||Roll twice again on this table ||—
|-
|91–100 ||Roll again on this table, and then roll for a special purpose on Table: Intelligent Item Purpose ||—
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the given [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|}
If the same power is rolled twice, the uses per day are doubled. (If ''true seeing ''or ''passwall ''is rolled twice, roll again.) [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] function only when the item is drawn and held, and the possessor is concentrating upon the desired effect. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Awesome [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="60%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Awesome Power !!Uses
|-
|01–04 ||''[[SRD:Astral Projection|Astral projection]] '' ||1/day
|-class="even"
|05–08 ||''[[SRD:Bull's Strength|Bull’s strength]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Strength|Strength]]) ||1/day
|-
|09–12 ||''[[SRD:Cat's Grace|Cat’s grace]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]]) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|13–16 ||''[[SRD:Chain Lightning|Chain lightning]] ''(enhanced; 20d6 damage; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|17–20 ||''[[SRD:Dominate Monster|Dominate monster]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||1/day
|-class="even"
|21–24 ||''[[SRD:Bear's Endurance|Bear's Endurance]] ''(wielder only; intensified; +10 enhancement bonus to [[SRD:Constitution|Constitution]]) ||1/day
|-
|25–28 ||''[[SRD:Energy Drain (Spell)|Energy drain]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19 <SUP>1</SUP>) on contact ||1/day
|-class="even"
|29–32 ||''[[SRD:Finger of Death|Finger of death]] ''(heightened to 9th level; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|33–36 ||''[[SRD:Foresight|Foresight]] ''(wielder only) ||1/day
|-class="even"
|37–40 ||''[[SRD:Gate|Gate]] '' ||1/day
|-
|41–44 ||''[[SRD:Haste|Haste]] ''(wielder only; extended; 40-round duration) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|45–48 ||''[[SRD:Greater Invisibility|Greater invisibility]] ''(wielder only; extended; 40-minute duration) ||2/day
|-
|49–52 ||''[[SRD:Mass Heal|Mass heal]] ''1/day 53–56 ''[[SRD:Meteor Swarm|Meteor swarm]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-class="even"
|57–60 ||''[[SRD:Phase Door|Phase door]] ''2/day 61–64 ''[[SRD:Prismatic Sphere|Prismatic sphere]] ''([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||1/day
|-
|65–68 ||''[[SRD:Stoneskin|Stoneskin]] ''(wielder only; extended; 400-minute duration) ||3/day
|-class="even"
|69–72 ||''[[SRD:Summon Monster IX|Summon monster IX]] ''2 (extended; 40-round duration) ||1/day
|-
|73–76 ||''[[SRD:Sunburst|Sunburst]] ''(heightened to 9th level; [[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>1</SUP>''') ||2/day
|-class="even"
|77–80 ||''[[SRD:Greater Teleport|Greater Teleport]] '' ||2/day
|-
|81–90 ||Roll twice again on this table ||—
|-class="even"
|91–100 ||Roll again on this table, and then roll for a special purpose on nonepic magic item Table: Intelligent Item Purpose<FONT COLOR="#ff0000">. ||—
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|1 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="3"|2 The weapon can only summon monsters whose alignment has no components that oppose the item’s alignment.
|}
Unless otherwise stated, all awesome [[SRD:Powers|powers]] function at 20th [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]]. If a power is rolled twice, the uses per day are doubled. [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] function only when the item is drawn and held, and the possessor is concentrating upon the desired effect. Activating a power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]]. An intelligent item might activate a power on its own.
===SPECIAL PURPOSE ITEMS===
'''Purpose '''
An item’s purpose must suit the type and alignment of the item and should always be treated reasonably.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Purpose '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Purpose
|-
|01–20 ||Defeat/slay diametrically opposed alignment'''<SUP>1</SUP>'''
|-class="even"
|21–30 ||Defeat/slay arcane spellcasters (including magic-using monsters)
|-
|31–40 ||Defeat/slay divine spellcasters (including divine entities and servitors)
|-class="even"
|41–50 ||Defeat/slay nonspellcasters
|-
|51–55 ||Defeat/slay a particular creature type
|-class="even"
|56–60 ||Defeat/slay a particular race or kind of creature
|-
|61–70 ||Defend a particular race or kind of creature
|-class="even"
|71–80 ||Defeat/slay the servants of a specific deity
|-
|81–90 ||Defend the servants and interests of a specific deity
|-class="even"
|91–95 ||Defeat/slay all (other than the item and the wielder)
|-
|96–100 ||Other
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 The purpose of the neutral (N) version of this item is to preserve the balance by defeating/slaying powerful beings of the extreme alignments (LG, LE, CG, CE).
|}
===SPECIAL PURPOSE POWER===
A special purpose power operates only when the item is in pursuit of its special purpose. This is always up to the purview of the item. It should always be easy and straightforward to see how the ends justify the means. That is to say that if the player’s reasoning for how a particular action serves the item’s purpose is not completely believable, the item won’t allow it.
'''Table: Intelligent Item Special Purpose [[SRD:Powers|Powers]] '''
{| class="d20" width="50%" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!d% !!Special Purpose Power
|-
|01–10 ||''[[SRD:Blindness/Deafness|Blindness]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 17'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 2d6 rounds
|-class="even"
|11–20 ||''[[SRD:Confusion|Confusion]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 2d6 rounds
|-
|21–25 ||''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|Fear]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 1d4 rounds
|-class="even"
|26–55 ||''[[SRD:Hold Monster|Hold monster]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 19'''<SUP>2</SUP>''') for 1d4 rounds
|-
|56–65 ||''[[SRD:Slay Living|Slay living]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 20'''<SUP>2</SUP>''')
|-class="even"
|66–75 ||''[[SRD:Disintegrate|Disintegrate]]'''''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ([[SRD:DC|DC]] 21'''<SUP>2</SUP>''')
|-
|76–80 ||''[[SRD:True Resurrection|True resurrection]] ''on wielder, one time only
|-class="even"
|81–100 ||+4 luck bonus on all [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throws]], +4 deflection [[SRD:AC|AC]] bonus, [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 30
|-
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 This power affects the opponent of the item’s wielder on a successful hit unless the opponent makes a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] save at the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|2 Choose an [[SRD:Ability Scores|ability score]] of the item (usually the highest) at the time the item is created or randomly generated. Add that ability’s bonus to the listed [[SRD:DC|DC]].
|}
===ITEM EGO===
Ego is a measure of the total power and force of personality that an item possesses. Only after all aspects of an item have been generated and recorded can its Ego score be determined. Ego is a factor with regard to the dominance of item over character, as detailed below.
'''Table: Item Ego '''
{| class="d20" style="text-align: left;"
|-
!Attribute of Item !!Ego Points
|-
|Each +1 enhancement of item up to +5 ||1
|-class="even"
|Each +1 enhancement of item above +5 ||2
|-
|Each +1 bonus of special abilities ||1
|-class="even"
|Each primary ability'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||1
|-
|Each extraordinary power'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||2
|-class="even"
|Each awesome power'''<SUP>1</SUP>''' ||6
|-
|Special purpose ||4
|-class="even"
|Telepathic ability ||1
|-
|Read languages ability ||1
|-class="even"
|''[[SRD:Read Magic|Read magic]] ''ability ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] bonus ||1
|-class="even"
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] bonus ||1
|-
|Each +1 of [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus ||1
|-class="even"
| align="left" COLSPAN="2"|1 If uses per day are doubled, Ego points are doubled as well.
|}
===ITEMS AGAINST CHARACTERS===
When an item has an Ego of its own, it has a will of its own. The item is, of course, absolutely true to its alignment. If the character who possesses the item is not true to that alignment’s goals or the item’s special purpose, personality conflict—item against character—results. Similarly, any item with an Ego score of 20 or higher always considers itself superior to any character, and a personality conflict results if the possessor does not always agree with the item. When a personality conflict occurs, the possessor must make a [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]] ([[SRD:DC|DC]]=item’s Ego). If the possessor succeeds, he or she is dominant. If he or she fails, the item is dominant. Dominance lasts for one day or until a critical situation occurs (such as a major battle, a serious threat to either item or character, and so on). Should an item gain dominance, it resists the character’s desires and demands concessions such as any of the following:
*Removal of associates or items whose alignment or personality is distasteful to the item.
*The character divesting him or herself of all other magic items or items of a certain type.
*Obedience from the character so the item can direct where they go for its own purposes.
*Immediate seeking out and slaying of creatures hateful to the item.
*Magical protections and devices to protect the item from molestation when it is not in use.
*That the character carry the item with him or her on all occasions.
*That the character relinquish the item in favor of a more suitable possessor due to alignment differences or conduct.
In extreme circumstances, the item can resort to even harsher measures.
*Force its possessor into combat.
*Refuse to strike opponents.
*Strike at its wielder or his or her associates.
*Force its possessor to surrender to an opponent.
*Cause itself to drop from the character’s grasp.
Naturally, such actions are unlikely when harmony reigns between the character’s and item’s alignments or when their purposes and personalities are well matched. Even so, an item might wish to have a lesser character possess it in order to easily command him or her, or a higher-level possessor so as to better accomplish its goals. All magic items with personalities desire to play an important role in whatever activity is under way, particularly combat. Such items are rivals of each other, even if they are of the same alignment. No intelligent item wants to share its wielder with others. An intelligent item is aware of the presence of any other intelligent item within 60 feet, and most intelligent items try their best to mislead or distract their host so that he or she ignores or destroys the rival. Of course, alignment might change this sort of behavior.
Items with personalities are never totally controlled or silenced by the characters who possess them, even though they may never successfully control their possessor. They may be powerless to force their demands but remain undaunted and continue to air their wishes and demands.
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