In this handbook, you'll find several revisions of all the tools (Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Cook’s Utensil, etc.) found in D&D 5th edition, for which the uses and possible applications have been expanded so that they have greater impact. on the game.
For example, for the Alchemist's Suppkies and the Herbalist's Kit, the recipes of numerous potions have been introduced, which can be created thanks to ingredients obtainable from many plants and monsters.
Metals and gems have been introduced, which can be mined. With Smith’s Tools you can forge metal weapons and armor, with Jeweler's Tools you can create jewels and carved gems. There are several descriptions regarding the properties that a given metal will bestow on a weapon or armor.
This functionality expansion has been made for all of the hardest-hitting tools for an adventurer.
In this compendium there are also some optional rules that can give greater depth to the game, such as that of aimed shots, the management of the attunements of magic items, a new "Protect" reaction and other additional rules.
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