I gave my players a very long period of down time in game. One of them came up with the idea that they would use this time to craft an intelligent weapon. His character is totally equipped to do so and I foolishly said sure. We did all the rolls, he failed none, and rolled 20s on a couple. So the question is how much does the following weapon cost?
A +1 cold iron keen long sword, with an intelligence of 11, wisdom of 10, and charisma of 10, that has empathy, dark vision, and can cast not one but 2 different 1st level spells 3x/day.
Sigh. I did the math several times and the price just seems waaaay to low. Can someone who has experience in these matters offer a hand?
What is the caster level required and or DC required to make an item intelligent? i'm not sure character are given that option.
00030 gp cold iron cost weapons x2 normal
00300 gp masterwork (creation is half price)
330 subtotal, crafting cost is 1/3 this.
So, 330 gp if this portion is bought, 110 gp if it is made.
02000 gp Cost Add magic enhancement +2,000 gp. (not sure if this is added to creation or final cost). Assuming it is added to base will give a +1000 gp to item creation cost.
these are added to base price and thus half this is added to creation cost
08000 gp +1 keen (+1) is a +2 total for 8000
00200 gp intelligence of 11
00000 gp wisdom of 10
00000 gp charisma of 10
00000 gp empathy
00500 gp darkvision
01200 gp Item can cast a 1st-level spell 3/day
01200 gp Item can cast a 1st-level spell 3/day
subtotal 11100 gp for base total, 5550 gp to creation cost.
My math gave me a slightly different number but we are both in the same ball park... Thanks for the help.
I show 13,930gp on Herolab.
Only 3,600 of that is the intelligent part.
Cold Iron Longsword - 30gp
Masterwork - 300gp
+1 and Keen - 8000gp
Magical Cold Iron - 2000gp extra
Base Intelligent Item - 500gp
Darkvision - 500gp
Int of 11 - 200gp
2 x 1st level spell 3/day - 1200gp twice
Of course, the DM has final say. I always think that an intelligent item needs a source such as a soul of a warrior or demon, etc. depending on the item.
Don't forget that all of the prices for intelligent item abilities are prices, not costs, thus you only pay half when forging it yourself.