How would I make some of these items?


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So, for fun, I am building a batman-esque character in pathfinder called Hell Hound. So, I am trying to figure out how to make / explain some awesome gadgets for Hell Hound to use. As such, I was hoping to get some advice and/or ideas for how to make or other neat gadget ideas for him.

Idea #1:
Bolas Fired From a Wrist Launcher - How I see doing it - loading a spring loaded wrist sheath with bolas.

Idea #2:
Lenses Allowing One To See Clearly In Smoke - How I see doing it - (Not sure. Perhaps lenses of true seeing, but that wouldn't be very cost effective.)

Idea #3:
Cape/Mantle of Gliding - How I see doing it - Maybe a cape with feather fall enchanted upon it on use or with charges.

Idea #4:
Boots That Leave No Tracks or Scent - How I see doing it - I know there are boots that do this in 3.5, but thus far I can't find boots that do this in Pathfinder.

Idea #5:
Quarterstaff That Converts Into 2 "Escrima Sticks" [Clubs] - How I see doing this - Not sure. Perhaps buying a quarterstaff and 2 clubs, getting the quick draw feat and just stating that switching between them is the staff converting to the sticks and vice versa.

Idea #6:
Wrist Grappling Hook - How I see doing it - Perhaps the same as the wrist sheath from above but with a grappling hook.

Idea #7:
Utility Belt (Or Utility Boots & Gauntlets) - How I see doing it - Utility belt would most likely be a belt of many pouches (or whatever the magical item is called) how to do gauntlets and boots with built in compartments, I'm not certain.

Further Info: I don't have a set level for him, however I have decided to go full ninja class with him, because their 20th level ability seems fun. Any opinions on how to do these gadgets better would be appreciated. As would any suggestions on other fun, batman-esque gadgets.

P.s. So as to make the character a bit of his own, I've decided to stay away from the batarang item. (Suggested by my DM friend.) Thanks in advance.


the bolas launcher doesnt seem very do-able. the quarterstaff idea has already been done, so you could strait up buy that (50gp). utility belt u could enchant for holding, but that would be costly. 2, 3, and 6 seemed right on the money. for your boots, i could only think of one idea. have a wizard cast a slight "levitate" (only 1/2 an inch or so) and cast "permanency". This would also help with rough terrain. One final note. Batman is probably closer to assassin or fighter. Ninja too squishy and stealthy like the common rogue


Thanks for the input. I assume the quarterstaff is under weapons and will look it up. I like the slight levitation idea, sound fun.

I agree to a point that ninjas are squishy, but with their ninja tricks like vanishing trick and smoke bomb, not to mention their skill at sneaking, I feel like they at least capture batmans ability to disappear / appear out of nowhere. From there I can amp up his intimidation, use unarmed some unarmed attacks and use gadgets to capture most of the rest. Although I would be missing some things. But, I guess it's just a matter of taste.

Thanks again.

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