Nightforged steel is forged under intense heat and pressure, imbuing it with a strange and otherworldly energy that makes it both incredibly durable and highly unstable. The metal is pitch black in color, and it seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. When exposed to sunlight, the steel begins to break down rapidly, corroding and dissolving within an hour.
Because of its unique properties, Nightforged Steel is highly sought after by those who dwell in the shadows, such as assassins, spies, and thieves. Its ability to dissolve in sunlight makes it an excellent tool for covert operations and espionage, as it can be used to eliminate evidence or destroy incriminating items.
However, the rarity and danger of the metal also make it a highly valuable commodity, and it is often used as a currency or bargaining chip in the shadowy underworld of the drow and other dark creatures. Some even believe that Nightforged Steel possesses magical properties, although this is still a subject of debate among scholars and practitioners of magic.
Nightforged Steel Material 0+
Source High Seas Tomb Robbers
Nightforged Steel is a unique and mysterious alloy that is created by the drow, a dark elf race known for their exceptional crafting skills. It is believed to be a combination of several metals, including iron, steel, and possibly even some rare minerals found only deep underground.
Nightforged Steel Items
Nightforged Armor Item 5+
Usage worn armor; Bulk — varies by armor
Despite its inherent instability when exposed to sunlight, skilled craftsmen have found ways to utilize Nightforged Steel in the creation of protective gear. The armor forged from this unique alloy is lightweight yet exceptionally strong, offering excellent defense to those who wear it.
Due to its rarity and the specialized craftsmanship required, Nightforged Steel armor is typically reserved for individuals who operate primarily in darkness, such as drow warriors, assassins, or adventurers who frequently delve into lightless realms. It is highly prized for its unique properties, as it offers both exceptional protection and the advantage of being easily concealed or destroyed if necessary.
Nightforged Armor (Low-Grade) Item 5
Price 140 GP (+14 GP per Bulk)
Forging the armor from Nightforged Steel increases the armor’s item bonus to AC by 1 this bonus can not be stacked with an armor potency rune. The armor can be etched with two property runes .
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 70 Sp + 7 Sp per Bulk
Nightforged Armor (Standard-Grade) Item 11
Price 1200 gp (+120 gp per Bulk)
Forging the armor from Nightforged Steel increases the armor’s item bonus to AC by 2. This bonus can not be stacked with an armor potency rune. The armor can be etched with Three property runes .
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 150 GP + 15 GP per Bulk
Nightforged Armor (High-Grade) Item 18
Price 20,000 gp (+2000 gp per Bulk)
Forging the armor from Nightforged Steel increases the armor’s item bonus to AC by 3. This bonus can not be stacked with an armor potency rune. The armor can be etched with Four property runes .
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 10,000 GP + 1000 GP per Bulk
Nightforged Shield Item 1+
Nightforged Steel shields don’t have an additional effect.
Nightforged Buckler (Low-Grade) Item 1
Price 20 GP
The shield has Hardness 3, HP 12, and BT 6.
Bulk L
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 10 Sp
Nightforged Shield (Low-Grade) Item 1
Price 24 GP
The shield has Hardness 5, HP 20, and BT 10.
Bulk 1
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 12 Sp
Nightforged Buckler (Standard-Grade) Item 6
Price 200 GP
The shield has Hardness 5, HP 20, and BT 10.
Bulk L
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 20 GP
Nightforged Shield (Standard-Grade) Item 6
Price 220 gp
The shield has Hardness 7, HP 28, and BT 14
Bulk 1
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 22 GP
Nightforged Buckler (High-Grade) Item 14
Price 4000 GP
The shield has Hardness 8, HP 32, and BT 16.
Bulk L
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 2000 GP
Nightforged Shield (High-Grade) Item 14
Price 4500 gp
The shield has Hardness 10, HP 40, and BT 20.
Bulk 1
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 2250 GP
Nightforged Weapons Item 2+
Usage Varies by Weapon; Bulk — Varies by Weapon
While the alloy's inherent instability in sunlight poses a challenge, skilled weapon smiths have devised methods to create blades, axes, and other weapons from Nightforged Steel that are both deadly and effective.
Nightforged Steel weapons are known for their exceptional sharpness and durability. The alloy's unique properties grant the weapons a dark, sleek appearance, and they possess a keen edge that can easily cut through armor and other materials. The lightweight nature of Nightforged Steel allows for swift and agile strikes, making these weapons favored by those who rely on speed and precision in combat.
Nightforged Weapon (Low-Grade) Item 2
Price 30 GP (+1 GP per Bulk)
Forging the weapon from Nightforged Steel increases the weapon’s item bonus to attack rolls by 1. This bonus can not be stacked with a weapon potency rune. The weapon can be etched with two property runes.
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 15 GP + 5 Sp per Bulk
Nightforged Weapon (Standard-Grade) Item 9
Price 750 GP (+70 GP per Bulk)
Forging the weapon from Nightforged Steel increases the weapon’s item bonus to attack rolls by 2. This bonus can not be stacked with a weapon potency rune. The weapon can be etched with three property runes.
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 375 GP + 35 GP per Bulk
Nightforged Armor (High-Grade) Item 15
Price 8500 GP (+850 GP per Bulk)
Forging the weapon from Nightforged Steel increases the weapon’s item bonus to attack rolls by 3. This bonus can not be stacked with a weapon potency rune. The weapon can be etched with four property runes.
Craft Requirements The initial raw materials must include Nightforged Steel worth at least 4250 GP + 425 Sp per Bulk
Nightforged Steel Ingot Item 0
Price 100 gp
Bulk 1
Nightforged Steel Object (Low-Grade) Item 2
Price 20 gp (per Bulk)
Nightforged Steel Object (Standard-Grade) Item 7
Price 250 gp (per Bulk)
Nightforged Steel Object (High-Grade) Item 15
Price 4,500 gp (per Bulk)
Nightforged Steelcraft Feat 2
Prerequisites Expert in Crafting
You can use the Craft activity to create Low-Grade Nightforged Items. When you gain Master proficiency in crafting you can craft Standard-Grade Nightforged Items, and High-Grade Nightforged Items when you are a Legendary Crafter.
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