Cloak of resistance: HP and hardness

[Sektat]

What would you say is the hardness of a cloak of resistance +2, and how much hitpoints would that item have?

My guess: Hardness 2 / Hitpoints 5

I think the +2 does increase hitpoints, this only applies to armor/shields/weapons. So I just took 1 inch of leather.

 

[Jack Simth]

Not enough to matter by the time it takes a beating.

As the only magic items that officially get tougher than their mundane counterparts are weapons, shields, and armor, a Cloak of Resistence is dead the first time someone attempts to Sunder it, or it's targeted when you fail a save vs. an area spell on a natural 1.

 

[azhrei_fje]

I've had players tell me they were wearing two cloaks. The one on the outside was the +1 and the one on the inside was +3. That way a failed Reflex save might destroy the +1 but not the more expensive +3.

I told them that they could wear multiple cloaks if they wanted, but the one providing the current bonus was the one that would be affected by a failed save. They didn't necessarily like it, but it seems perfectly reasonable to me.

 

[irdeggman]

I've had players tell me they were wearing two cloaks. The one on the outside was the +1 and the one on the inside was +3. That way a failed Reflex save might destroy the +1 but not the more expensive +3.

I told them that they could wear multiple cloaks if they wanted, but the one providing the current bonus was the one that would be affected by a failed save. They didn't necessarily like it, but it seems perfectly reasonable to me.

Tell them to look at page 214 of the DMG.

"A humanoid-shaped body can be decked out in magic gear consisting of one item from each of the following groups, keyed to which place on the body the item is worn.
. . . . .
One cloak, cape, or mantle around the shoulders (over a robe or suit of armor)."

 

[Maleketh]

That table only lists exactly how many and what types of items can give you bonuses at once, though. Most humans, for example, can wear at least 10 rings; you just can't benefit from more than one per hand. I'd say that azhrei_fje's ruling is a fair one.