Item creation Question

[Natamanchuk]

I am currently DMing a pathfinders game. My PCs have gotten to the point where they are now starting crafting various magical items.

I’ve looked over the rules for this an noticed a number of changes from 3.5 D&D. My main concern is that from what I have read the final DC to make an item can be increased by 5 for each prerequisite not know. The only exception being the item creation feat in questions.

That said , with the wondrous item creation feat, at 3rd level a PC can make an item with a 9th level spell and a caster level of 18 and only have to add 10 to the spellcraft DC.

Granted that the Gp and time cost would most likely make this impossible. And that the spellcraft DC would be very high. It is possible according to the rules.

Is this correct?

[Obirandiath]

Almost correct. The caster level is not listed in the prerequisite section, therefore it is not required. In your example the caster would only be missing one prerequisite, not two. It is not only possible but likely that such an item could be crafted successfully, given the time and money, for some craft-focused builds.

There are a few lively threads discussing this topic on the boards at the moment, if you care to read through them.