In the world of Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition, magic items can play a significant role in enhancing a character's abilities and adding depth to their adventures. These items are typically acquired through various means, such as looting treasure hoards or receiving them as rewards for completing quests. One way to introduce magic items into a campaign is through an item shop. The item shop serves as a hub where players can browse and purchase magical artifacts, weapons, potions, and other enchantments. While the Dungeon Master can create their own item shop, using a generator can provide a quick and convenient way to populate the shelves with diverse and interesting magic items. The Magic Item Shop Generator for 5e is a tool that generates random magical items based on various criteria.
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Simply click on Generate to display a store with its available items in Stock, their prices and the amount of gold gp Gold Piece that the merchant has to buy the goods from the players they bring back from their adventures. Similarly, if the store is large, this item generator can be clicked several times and add up all the contents to reflect the wide variety of goods available.
The Magic Item Shop Generator for 5e is a tool that generates random magical items based on various criteria. These criteria include the rarity of the item, its type, and additional features. For instance, a player may be able to find a legendary enchanted sword that provides bonus damage to undead creatures, or a common potion that grants temporary resistance to fire damage.
Magic item shop generator 5e
Type of shop
Gold available in cash
Goods and Articles
Location
Shop
Generate
Module description
This is the Random Shops Generator for D&D (Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition). It can also be used for D&D 3.0 and D&D 3.5 systems as they have a very similar monetary system. Unlike the Generic Shop Simulator, this module does show the items available in the store in a list. In addition, it shows an amount of gold (Gold Piece or "gp") that the store has available to buy items from the players. It can be perfectly combined with the Shop Simulator to give even more immersion to the scenes where you interact with merchants. Both modules are compatible as they display different information. Being a specific module for the D20 game system (Dungeons & Dragons) it has articles with specific features for this game and its monetary system. This monetary system is based on platinum (pp), gold (gp), electro (ep), silver (sp) and bronze (cp) coins, (in a decimal system, where each coin has a value of x10 to the previous one). However, gold (gp) is the most widely used currency and is equivalent to approximately 30€ - 35$. The amount of items available to the vendor will depend on the Game Master. As a general rule the stores in cities and metropolises will have enough stock to satisfy the players' needs, but in villages and towns goods may be in short supply. For example: a spice store has Ginger and tobacco and sells it in packs of 1 lb. (One pound equals approximately 2 kg), the Game Master may decide to have 10 lbs. for sale, and if the player wants more, he will have to wait for replenishment or go to another urban center. Similarly, if the store is large, this item generator can be clicked several times and add up all the contents to reflect the wide variety of goods available. This random generator provides the Game Master with a tool to help improvise items or even for inspiration in the creation of the game. There are "mundane" stores (within what might be mundane for a medieval fantasy world) and a selection of magical stores (with artifacts, items of power, spell scrolls, exotic beasts, etc.). Some of the content belongs to Open Game License OGL. This content is not official D&D content, but an approximation for Game Masters based on D20 system. This is not an official Wizards.com generator, just one inspired by and compatible with this universe.
How does this module work?
Simply click on "Generate" to display a store with its available items in Stock, their prices and the amount of gold "gp" (Gold Piece) that the merchant has to buy the goods from the players they bring back from their adventures. Alternatively a location can be selected (leaving the store type to Random). In this way stores will be generated only for these locations, according to their population and economic level. Conversely, if the Game Master wishes to create a specific type of store he can use the "Stores" tab and search for the one that best suits the situation. There are different locations: Hamlet (small urban centers), Small Village (gatherers of raw materials), Village (humble population centers), Small Towns (places with good trade and transit of travelers), Towns (urban centers and cities with wealth and power) and Metropolis (large settled cities, with a lot of political, economic and social power in the area). Depending on the selection, different types of stores and items will be shown. The mundane stores available are: Apothecary, Bards' College, Blacksmith (Armorer), Hunting Shops, Goods Stores, Furrier, Tailor Shop, Jewelry Shop, Traditional Shops, Black Market, Road Food (rations), Fresh Food, Animal Seller, Aviary, Equestrian Shops (equipment and supplies for cavalry), Drink Shops, Slave Seller (slavers), Lighting Shop, Herbalist, Bookstore, Clothing Shops, Shoe Shop, Spice Shops, Docks and Shipyards, Dungeon Equipment Seller. Magical stores are: Magic Shops, Magic Scroll Shop, Temples, Exotic Beast Shop, Dinosaur Bazaar, Aquariums, Alchemy Shops, and Enchantment Shop (magical enchanted items).
Type of shop
The generator takes into account the guidelines set by the Dungeon Master's Guide and provides a range of magic items that align with those rules. It ensures that the items generated are balanced and appropriate for the players' level and the overall power level of the campaign. Using a generator like this can save the Dungeon Master time and effort, as it removes the need to manually create and balance each magic item. It allows for a dynamic and ever-changing inventory within the item shop, providing players with unique and exciting options to consider. Overall, the Magic Item Shop Generator for 5e is a useful tool for Dungeon Masters looking to create a diverse and engaging shopping experience for their players. It adds depth to the world and provides opportunities for players to improve their characters and tackle challenges in new and creative ways..
Reviews for "Stocking the Shelves: Creating Intriguing Magic Items for Your 5e Shop Generator"
- Sara - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with this generator. The items it generated were either too overpowered or completely useless. There was no balance whatsoever. Plus, the descriptions of the items were so vague, it was hard to tell what they actually did. I ended up having to come up with my own item ideas because the ones from this generator were just not cutting it.
- John - 1/5 - This generator was a total waste of time. The items it produced were generic and unoriginal. I could have easily come up with better ideas on my own. The prices were also completely off, with some items being way too expensive for what they actually did. Overall, I would not recommend using this generator if you're looking for creative and balanced magic items.
- Emily - 2/5 - I had high hopes for this generator, but it let me down. The items it generated were not well thought out and lacked creativity. The descriptions were often confusing and didn't make much sense. Additionally, there were very limited options to choose from, so I felt like I was getting the same items over and over again. It could definitely use some improvement in terms of variety and quality of items.