The Top 100 Magic Items in 5th Edition D&D

TLDRA comprehensive list of basic magic items in 5th edition D&D, ranked based on power, rarity, and fun factor. Includes plus one weapon, wand of enemy detection, headband of intellect, ever smoking bottle, ring of feather falling, boots of Elven kind, eyes of the eagle, plus three ammunition, potion of vitality, and amulet of the planes.

Key insights

🏹The plus one weapon is a foundational item in Dungeons and Dragons, recommended for all characters at 5th level.

🔍The wand of enemy detection is an often overlooked item that provides valuable information about nearby enemies.

🧠The headband of intellect sets the wearer's intelligence score to 19, benefiting characters with high intelligence checks and abilities.

💨The ever smoking bottle creates a cloud of smoke that provides cover and disadvantage to enemies, and can be used creatively in various situations.

👢The boots of Elven kind grant advantage on stealth checks, making them useful for any character wanting to move silently.

Q&A

When should I give my players a plus one weapon?

The Dungeon Master's Guide recommends giving plus one weapons to parties at 5th level, as they provide a significant power boost.

How does the wand of enemy detection work?

The wand detects visible or non-visible enemies within a certain radius, providing valuable information about their presence and direction.

Are the boots of Elven kind useful for all characters?

Yes, the boots give advantage on stealth checks, making them useful for any character wanting to move silently.

What are the benefits of the headband of intellect?

The headband sets the wearer's intelligence score to 19, benefiting characters with high intelligence checks and abilities.

How long does the ever smoking bottle's cloud of smoke last?

The smoke lasts for up to a minute, providing cover and disadvantage to enemies within its radius.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the top 100 magic items in 5th edition D&D

00:18Discussion on the plus one weapon as a foundational item in D&D

01:20Overview of the wand of enemy detection and its usefulness in detecting nearby enemies

02:35Explanation of the headband of intellect and its benefits for characters with high intelligence

03:50Discussion on the ever smoking bottle and its creative uses in providing cover and disadvantage to enemies

05:10Overview of the ring of feather falling and its usefulness in preventing fall damage

06:25Explanation of the boots of Elven kind and their advantage on stealth checks

07:30Discussion on the eyes of the eagle and their boost to perception checks

08:35Overview of the plus three ammunition and its powerful bonus to hit and damage

09:40Explanation of the potion of vitality and its benefits in removing exhaustion and curing diseases or poisons

10:55Discussion on the amulet of the planes and its ability to cast plane shift and travel between planes