D&D 5E What's your favorite uncommon magic item?

[krunchyfrogg]

Hey all!

I'm joining a new group and I am committed to creating a warrior of some kind. I will be at 4th level, and I was given more money to buy stuff than a first level character (enough to outfit myself in plate mail, IIRC). I also get to choose one uncommon magic item of my choice.

What do you guys recommend?

I don't own a DMG and I'm still pretty new to 5e. This doesn't have to be a power-item, but it should definitely be fun.

Thanks!!

 

[Tormyr]

Alchemy jug: never run out of condiments at a picnic.

 

[Falling Icicle]

Immovable Rod. There are so many uses for it.

 

[KarinsDad]

Boots of Elvenkind combined with the Stealth skill (if the DM accepts that the reason for heavy armor disadvantage for stealth is sound, not visual).

 

[Paraxis]

You can see a list of them here, just set rarity to "uncommon" and hit enter. http://donjon.bin.sh/5e/magic_items/

For a warrior I would go with mariner's plate armor. That way you have a great AC and can swim in your armor.

 

[Cernor]

I'm quite partial to the Bag of Tricks: if you need a distraction, summon an animal and let it roam free! Or if you simply need dinner...

 

[krunchyfrogg]

You can see a list of them here, just set rarity to "uncommon" and hit enter. http://donjon.bin.sh/5e/magic_items/

For a warrior I would go with mariner's plate armor. That way you have a great AC and can swim in your armor.

Thank you!

This is definitely a possibility. The Greco-Roman pantheon is being used and I can have a backstory with my deity being Poseiden.

I'm leaning towards an Eldritch Knight, so an Amulet of Intellect is a possibility too.

 

[The Crimson Binome]

Bag of Holding. It's the only magic item that I actually consider to be mandatory, in any edition.

As a bonus, this edition has styled the Bad as more of a purse-style thing, so it doesn't require a hand to carry!

 

[Minsc]

FYI: the headband of intellect is a great choice IF you will be casting offensive spells.

Your spell selection is pretty limited. Many very good EK's get by with an 8 intelligence. Assuming this is point buy, of course.


If you will be wearing heavy armor (DEX based has its merits!), then the suggestion for Mariners plate is a very good one. Bag of holding is really good too. Immovable rod means your DM needs to allow you to be imaginative.

If you want to be a strength based fighter, you might want gauntlets of ogre power.

 

[Mouseferatu]

I'm going to second the immovable rod, if you want something flavorful as opposed to a stat/AC bump. They've got some truly wonderful possibilities. One of my favorite items of any rarity.