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It also gives a broader list of mounts, and even some armor and equipment for the mounts themselves. Not only does it more than double the number of items in each of the existing categories (hands, feet, weapons, armor, etc)., but it also adds entirely new types of items such as battle standards, animal figurines (summons, anyone)., and the like. Lastly, it details the alchemy skill, which works similar to ritual casting, but whose results are vastly different (creating items, not effects).This book, while not an absolute necessity, can definitely make the difference between a broad, expansive choice of items, and having to give your players the same item every few levels with a slightly higher modifier. Another excellently helpful release for 4e D&D. Let's face it, you can get by with the items and equipment listed in the player handbook, but if you really want depth and variety, this book is a must-have.
This kind of stuff should be online, in PDF form, FOR FREE. Just an incredible waste of money. As more material is cranked out as fast as possible to sell to suckers who bought into the poorly designed fourth edition, works like this have become inevitable. A list sold as a book, nearly useless, even within the fourth edition world.
More like a little extra icing on a yummy cake. And rules for Alchemy.A DM who's tired or not impressed enough with the items from the PHB will enjoy this.The Alchemy rules flesh out potion brewing for characters.This is not a necessity for a 4E campaign.
Can be. Where are the more mundane speciality items. No. Or how about the medusa must-have, a mirror.
Overall, it's only an ok addition to what's already in place. Is it worth it. Is it useful. Personally, I don't find too many of the magic items (in both the Player's Handbook and this book) too overwhelming.
What about locks.The Alchemical items are a definite plus, though.Bottom line is; do you have to have this book. If you have the extra dough for it.Nominrath even the high level ones.The new weapons and armor are welcome, as are the vehicles and mounts, but I have one question. Where are things like a spyglass or manacles.
I will recommend anyone playing D&D to get this book. Good book to get. It provides additional rules about items to spice up your D&D 4e game.
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