Monks and Magic Item Creation


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So I want my monk to make a few monk-specific magic items on his own (Ring of Ki Mastery, Headband of Ki Focus, etc.) but all the magic item feats require a caster level. However, a number of these items require a ki pool or to be a monk to create. So, does that mean that I'd have to be a wizard/monk to make it work? Or am I missing something that would give monks an out here? I feel like I read something that let monks make such items, but I could just be crazy. Anyone know the answer to this or have suggestions as to how I could go about this?


You're looking for the feat Master Craftsman


Not having the required CL just means +5 DC. A monk can still craft them - it's just a bit more of a challenge. You still need the appropriate feat, though, and the appropriate skill (depending on what you're making). All other missing prerequisites just add five to the DC.

EDIT TO ADD:

See this comment from Sean K Reynolds on the subject


Put five ranks in, say, Profession (Jeweler) or (Tailor) or however you want to flavor it, take Master Craftsman at 5th level and Craft Wondrous Item or Forge Ring at 7th.


Graeme wrote:
Not having the required CL just means +5 DC. A monk can still craft them - it's just a bit more of a challenge. You still need the appropriate feat, though, and the appropriate skill (depending on what you're making). All other missing prerequisites just add five to the DC.

What I was specifically referring to was the fact that the item creation feats themselves required a caster level. Ptolmaeus found what I was looking for, the Master Craftsman feat, to bypass not being a wizard or cleric or such. Thank you very much for such a speedy reply :)


Yeah, I just re-read your post in more detail and realised that, too :)


Sadly, Master Craftsman doesn't seem to count for Forge Ring. However, Craft Wondrous Item does cover a lot of what I want to make and most are cloth based and so covered under tailoring :3


Whoops, missed the lack of Forge Ring support but glad to be of help otherwise.


Lacking the CL isn't a +5 DC unless the item specifically calls out a caster level in the requirements line or it's a weapon or armor which have a separate rule (3x the enhancement bonus).

Shadow Lodge

Options for monks to craft the way I see them

1.)Master Craftsman+Forge Ring/Craft Wondrous Items and funnel as much as you can into craft skills (Max Ranks+Masterwork tools+Skill focus (Craft) if you have a spare feat+Traits if possible) and take the +5DC on the check.

2.)Qinggong monk Spell-Like ability to have the requisite power for CL and take the +5 to DC.

3.)Find other option.

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