Masterwork and magic weapons / armor


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i just played im my first game for PFS. we earned enough G to buy new gear
is it possible to buy masterwork or +1 without it being on the sheet because masterwork is in the PHB (it would be nice to have a masterwork greatsword at lvl 1 )


I don't have a PDF of the guide book handy, but one of the chapters talks about what you can always buy.


Pathfinder Society Guide to Organized Play v1.1 p23 wrote:


In addition to items listed on your current or two previous chronicles, you may always purchase the following items or equipment:
+1 weapons (2,000 gp + 300 for the masterwork weapon cost + item cost)
+1 armor (1,000 gp + 150 for the masterwork armor cost + item cost)
+1 shields (1,000 gp + 150 for the masterwork armor cost + item cost)
Potions of 0 or 1st level spells at caster level 1 (50 gp or less)
Scrolls of 0 or 1st level spells at caster level 1 (50 gp or less)
Oils of 0 or 1st level spells at caster level 1 (100 gp or less)
Alchemical silver weapons (gp cost varies, see DMG Chapter 7)
Cold iron weapons (×2 gp cost)

I'll note that this list (and more broadly this chapter) does not specifically mention items from the PHB, though these are noted as purchasable in the chapter on character creation. This might be worth spelling out in a future revision :).

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very true... a list like that would help prevent confusion

The Exchange

what about Adamantine weapons


It states earlier in the book in the character creation chapter that you can always purchase items out of the PHB. The section you quoted deals specifically with other items you can always buy. What you see there is the list. Beyond that list, you only have access to items that are on your current chronicle or one of your last two OR items that are available via your faction prestige level. So by that list above, no, you cannot always buy adamantine weapons. Only if they become available through a chronicle sheet.


Joshua J. Frost wrote:
It states earlier in the book in the character creation chapter that you can always purchase items out of the PHB. The section you quoted deals specifically with other items you can always buy. What you see there is the list. Beyond that list, you only have access to items that are on your current chronicle or one of your last two OR items that are available via your faction prestige level. So by that list above, no, you cannot always buy adamantine weapons. Only if they become available through a chronicle sheet.

Hey. Weird question.

Does the, you can buy stuff from the PHB, include weapons which are a size larger, like amiri's Large bastard sword.

I only ask because it is a little out side the ordinary.


No, because the pricing guidelines for large weapons are in the DMG.


Joshua J. Frost wrote:
No, because the pricing guidelines for large weapons are in the DMG.

alas, my plans for a large falcata are foiled!!! foiled i tell you!

Liberty's Edge

Joshua J. Frost wrote:
No, because the pricing guidelines for large weapons are in the DMG.

They are also in the PHB.

Page 114, Weapon Qualities, Cost, the last sentence. (They are twice the listed price.)

It is worse for armor, which has a table on page 123 which covers all sizes, tiny or smaller to colossal, as well as humanoid and non-humanoid. Why does that matter? Familiar barding of course! (Full plate for your toad is seriously "in" this year.)

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that sounds rely cool but then it cant receive mage armor when you cast in on you (it counts as a shared spell)

beyond that... lets say you prefer electric spells....

frog legs anyone?

Liberty's Edge

LeonMaes wrote:

that sounds rely cool but then it cant receive mage armor when you cast in on you (it counts as a shared spell)

beyond that... lets say you prefer electric spells....

frog legs anyone?

Yes, but sharing the spell means it has to stay within 5 feet of you.

With full plate barding it can run around delivering touch spells.
Of course that would work better with a creature that has an actual attack.
A fully armored assault cat has an AC of 22 in mithral full plate. Add a dancing shield, an amulet of natural armor, and a ring of protection, and watch your DM go completely berserk!

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