Belt of Incredible Dexterity

I just wanted a bit of clarification on the bonus - is the + bonus only temporary? like after 24 hours do you lose the bonus or after 24 hours does the bonus become permanent? I couldn't find anything else so I wasn't sure and I didn't wanna sink GP into a temporary bonus (at least for now).

I think you posted this in the wrong forum, as this is 2nd edition rules discussion.

That being said, the benefit does not end after 24 hours, it becomes permanent. (Well, semipermanent. It isn't treated as a temporary bonus anymore, but you would still lose it of you got rid of the belt.)

I think you posted this in the wrong forum, as this is 2nd edition rules discussion.

That being said, the benefit does not end after 24 hours, it becomes permanent. (Well, semipermanent. It isn't treated as a temporary bonus anymore, but you would still lose it of you got rid of the belt.)

Ah I apologize, I wasn't really sure what forum to post it in, but thank you for the insight :)

Moved to 1st Edition Forum

It becomes permanent after 24 hours. The permanent vs temporary bonus distinction alters the statistics the enhanced ability does or doesn't affect. The bonus lasts as long as the magic item is worn.

See this thread for a more detailed exxplantion.

There is no distinction between temporary bonuses and permanent bonuses other than what the GM decides to use for ease of play.

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There is no distinction between temporary bonuses and permanent bonuses other than what the GM decides to use for ease of play.

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Huh, something new every day.

blahpers wrote:

There is no distinction between temporary bonuses and permanent bonuses other than what the GM decides to use for ease of play.

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Huh, something new every day.

There is a RAW difference: as long as the bonus is temporary you can't use it to qualify for a feat or prestige class. As soon as it becomes (semi-)permanent you use it to qualify for a feat.

RAW+FAQ an ability score increase lasting òess tha 24 hours gives you all the benefits of the increased stat, but doesn't change it, while after reaching the 24 hours threshold it changes it.