Magic Item Price Calculator
Determine the fair gold value for any magic item in your D&D 5e campaign.
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How do magic item prices work in 5e?
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition is notoriously vague about the price of magic items. The Dungeon Master's Guide provides wide ranges (e.g., "501–5,000 gp" for a Rare item), which leaves a lot of work for the DM.
The Problem with "Book Prices"
A Potion of Healing and a Potion of Flying are both "Common" items, but their utility is vastly different. Additionally, in a "Low Magic" campaign where wizards are rare, prices should skyrocket. In a high-fantasy metropolis like Eberron's Sharn, they might be cheaper.
How this Tool Calculates Value
This calculator uses a weighted random algorithm based on the official rarity tiers, but applies two critical modifiers:
- Consumables: Potions and scrolls are reduced in price (typically 50%) compared to permanent items like swords or rings.
- Magic Economy:
- Low Magic: Prices x1.5 (Scarce supply)
- Standard: Prices x1.0 (Rules As Written)
- High Magic: Prices x0.75 (Abundant supply)
Use this tool to quickly generate a "market price" when your players want to sell their loot or buy something specific in town.
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