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Monster Hunter's Medallion

Wondrous Item · Rare · Requires attunement

  • Wondrous Item
  • Rare
  • Attunement
  • Tier 2-3

Wondrous item, rare tier — Monster Hunter's Medallion requires attunement (weight 0.5 lb). A simple steel medallion worn by the world's greatest monster hunters. Rules: A simple steel medallion worn by the world's greatest monster hunters.

Item Details

Type
Wondrous Item
Rarity
Rare
Weight
0.5 lb
Consumable
No
Attunement
Required

Description

A simple steel medallion worn by the world's greatest monster hunters.

Active Effects

This medallion has 5 charges, and regains 1d4 charges at the end of a long rest. Saving throws for spells cast via the medallion are DC 15.

  • Detect Monsters (1 charge): The necklace pulses if any Aberration, Dragon, Fiend, or Monstrosity is within 100 feet of it. This effect is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.
  • Bane (1 charge): You cast the Bane spell.
  • Burning Hands (1 charge): You cast the Burning Hands spell.
  • Shield (1 charge): You cast the Shield spell.
  • Thunderwave (1 charge): You cast the Thunderwave spell.
  • Locate Creature (2 charges): You cast the Locate Creature spell, but cannot choose an individual creature; you can only choose the option to track the nearest creature of a specific kind.
  • Magic Circle (3 charges): You cast the Magic Circle spell at 3rd level.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monster Hunter's Medallion

What rarity is Monster Hunter's Medallion?
Monster Hunter's Medallion is a rare wondrous item. It fits tier 2 to tier 3 (levels 5-16).
Does Monster Hunter's Medallion require attunement?
Yes — Monster Hunter's Medallion requires attunement. It takes one of the carrier's three attunement slots.
How much does Monster Hunter's Medallion weigh?
Monster Hunter's Medallion weighs 0.5 lbs. It counts against the carrier's normal encumbrance.
What kind of magic item is Monster Hunter's Medallion?
Monster Hunter's Medallion is the catch-all magic-item category — anything that isn't weapon, armor, ring, rod, staff, scroll, potion, or wand.
What does Monster Hunter's Medallion do?
The one-line version: A simple steel medallion worn by the world's greatest monster hunters.
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