Witchcraft is a practice that involves the use of supernatural powers and magical abilities. The elements play an important role in witchcraft as they are believed to hold immense power and can be harnessed to perform spells and rituals. Fire is one of the elemental forces associated with witchcraft. It represents transformation, passion, and desire. Fire can be used to manifest intentions and desires, and it is often used in rituals and spells related to personal power, courage, and energy. Air is another element that holds significance in witchcraft.
If you are a little worried about giving an archer a magic weapon you could give out magic arrows instead. They are consumable and you can give just enough for an upcoming tough encounter. I thought about creating stats for arrows of revelation, acid, phasing and others, but for this article I picked the Sleep Arrow and kept the other 3 to be more damage focused. As a DM, you can put any spell on an arrow, you just have to figure out what the damage and/or DC should be.
When my PC is shooting arrows I want to be more than just Robin Hood, I want to play someone like Hawkeye, Green Arrow or League of Legend s Ashe see photo above. 1000 GP Water Bomb Magical One use of the Spell Wall of Water where it lands 1000 GP Water Wave Magical Casts the Tidal Wave Spell upon the point where it lands 1000 GP Conjure Volley Magical Casts the Conjure Volley Spell upon the point where it lands 3000 GP Antimagic Magical Dispels all ongoing magical effects within a 10ft radius of it s impact for one round 4000 GP, and rare Antimagic Substances.
Air is another element that holds significance in witchcraft. It is associated with communication, intellect, and intuition. Air is often used in divination practices, such as scrying and using Tarot cards.
Magic Ammunition – Arrows (D&D 5e Homebrew)
When I’m a player, one of my favorite PC builds is an archer that shoots magic arrows with interesting splash effects (versus just a +2 to attack and damage rolls). When my PC is shooting arrows I want to be more than just Robin Hood, I want to play someone like Hawkeye, Green Arrow or League of Legend’s Ashe (see photo above). The D&D 5th Edition Dungeon Master’s Guide is tops, but I really wish they provided a little more content for magical ammunition for archers who can’t just enchant arrows. I really like the magic ammunition found in D&D 4th edition’s Adventurer’s Vault 2 and there are lots of sources for magic ammo in Pathfinder & older version of D&D too. One of my players was recently asking for magic arrows, so I thought I’d post my magical ammunition conversions/creations for D&D 5th edition.
If you are a little worried about giving an archer a magic weapon you could give out magic arrows instead. They are consumable and you can give just enough for an upcoming tough encounter. I thought about creating stats for arrows of revelation, acid, phasing and others, but for this article I picked the Sleep Arrow and kept the other 3 to be more damage focused. As a DM, you can put any spell on an arrow, you just have to figure out what the damage and/or DC should be.
The D&D 5th Edition Dungeon Master’s Guide has magical ammunition and the Arrow of Slaying, but here are some additional options that might work for you.
Firestorm Arrow +1, +2, +3
Uncommon (+1 ), Rare (+2), Very Rare (+3)
This arrow feels warm when touched, is painted red and has red fletching. Its tip is filled with a magical explosive. You get a bonus to attack and damage rolls made by this piece of magic ammunition. The bonus, additional fire damage and any other effects are determined by the rarity of the ammunition. Once fired the arrow is destroyed and can not be recovered.
| Uncommon | +1 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 1d6 fire damage to creature. |
| Rare | +2 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 2d6 fire damage to creature. |
| Very Rare | +3 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 3d6 fire damage to hit creature and any creatures within 5′ (including allies) that fail a DC 13 Dexterity save take 1d6 fire damage. |
Lightning Arrow +1, +2, +3
Uncommon (+1 ), Rare (+2), Very Rare (+3)
This arrow is painted yellow has yellow fletching. You get a bonus to attack and damage rolls made by this piece of magic ammunition. The bonus, lightning damage and any other effects are determined by the rarity of the ammunition. Once fired the arrow is destroyed and can not be recovered.
| Uncommon | +1 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 1d6 lightning damage to hit creature. |
| Rare | +2 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 2d6 lightning damage to hit creature. |
| Very Rare | +3 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 3d6 lightning damage to hit creature and the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution save or become stunned until the end of its next turn. |
Freezing Arrow +1, +2, +3
Uncommon (+1 ), Rare (+2), Very Rare (+3)
This arrow feels cold when touched and covered it frost. It is painted blueish white and has light blue fletching. You get a bonus to attack and damage rolls made by this piece of magic ammunition. The bonus, cold damage and any other effects are determined by the rarity of the ammunition. Once fired the arrow is destroyed and can not be recovered.
| Uncommon | +1 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 1d6 cold damage to hit creature. |
| Rare | +2 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 2d6 cold damage to hit creature. |
| Very Rare | +3 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: Additional 3d6 cold damage to hit creature and the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution save or become petrified (frozen) until the end of its next turn. |
Sleep Arrow +1, +2, +3
Uncommon (+1 ), Rare (+2), Very Rare (+3)
This arrow is painted white and has white fletching. You get a bonus to attack and damage rolls made by this piece of magic ammunition determined by its rarity. If the arrow hits a creature it bursts into magical energy and deals only nonlethal damage (equal to the amount of damage rolled). A creature that has fallen asleep is unconscious for 1 minute or until the sleeper takes damage or is slapped/shaken awake. Unconscious, undead or creatures that are immune to being charmed aren’t affected by the sleep magic of this arrow and only take the nonlethal damage. Once fired the arrow is destroyed and can not be recovered.
| Uncommon | +1 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: The creature must make a DC 11 Wisdom save or fall asleep. |
| Rare | +2 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: The creature must make a DC 14 Wisdom save or fall asleep. |
| Very Rare | +3 to attack and damage rolls | Hit: The creature must make a DC 17 Wisdom save or fall asleep. |
D&D 5th edition doesn’t provide specific prices for magic items, but it does provide ranges for how much to charge for how rare an item is in your world. If you want to know the prices in my world too for reference, I sell the above magic arrows at 30gp each for uncommon and 125gp each for rare. I didn’t even offer the very rare +3 ammunition. For basic +1, +2 and +3 arrows I’d put my prices on the lower end of the ranges found on page 135 of the DMG.
The element of air is also connected to mental clarity and focused thinking, making it useful in spells and rituals related to wisdom and decision-making. Water is a powerful element in witchcraft, representing emotions, intuition, and healing. It is often used in spells and rituals for purification, love, and emotional healing. Water can also be used for divination practices, such as using a bowl of water to scry or interpret messages from the spirit world. Earth is the fourth element in witchcraft, symbolizing stability, grounding, and practicality. It is associated with abundance, prosperity, and fertility. Many spells and rituals related to growth, manifestation, and physical health incorporate the element of earth. Practitioners often connect with the earth by grounding themselves, spending time in nature, or working with crystals and herbs. These four elements are often represented on altars and in rituals through the use of specific tools or symbols. For example, a candle or burning incense can represent fire, while a feather or a bell can represent air. Water can be represented by a bowl of water or a cauldron, and earth can be symbolized by a bowl of soil, rocks, or plants. In addition to the four traditional elements, some practitioners also acknowledge a fifth element called spirit or ether. This element represents the connection to the divine, the universal life force, and the energy that connects all living things. Overall, the elements play a crucial role in witchcraft as they provide a framework for understanding the world and working with energy. By harnessing the power of fire, air, water, earth, and spirit, witches can tap into their innate abilities and create positive change in their lives and the lives of others..
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