Typically, there are only a finite number of certain artifacts, with that number usually being just one.

These legendary magic items certainly live up to their title.

On top of that, the magic that binds artifacts together can only be undone by incredibly specific means.

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Needless to say, there’s a lot to unpack here.

Every artifact in Dungeons & Dragons is ascribed a set number of Minor and Major Beneficial and Detrimental Properties.

These are randomly determined by rolling a d100 after attuning to the item.

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Refer to the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information.

10Orb Of Dragonkind

Properties

Requires Attunement?

On a failure, you are charmed by the orb until you unattune.

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The orb has seven charges and regains 1d4 + 3 each new day.

it’s possible for you to alsosummon chromatic dragonsby using the orb.

9Sword Of Kas

The Sword of Kas originally belonged to a faithful servant of Vecna.

The orb of dragonkind, a rare artifact in Dungeons and Dragons

Now, the spirit of the sword thirsts for blood.

You also gain resistance to necrotic damage.

Just be warned, destroying this sword is harder than it looks.

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Orb of Dragonkind by Brian Valeza

It is said this Adze, or great axe, was used by him to shape the Material Planes.

Your character could be the next one.

Upon attuning to the book, you must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw.

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Orb of Dragonkind by Brian Valeza

On a failure, you are transformed into a Larva under the DM’s control.

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When you twist their fortune, choose weal or woe.

The Sword of Kas, a necrotic, dark-looking blade in Dungeons & Dragons.

Sword of Kas via Wizards of the Coast

Weal gives the creature advantage on all rolls for the next hour, while woe gives the creature disadvantage.

you could use this property twice per day.

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The Adze of Annam weapon in Dungeons & Dragons, inscribed with runes.

Adze Of Annam by Isabel Gibney

These are some of the best shared magic items around!

The sword sheds light that causes fiends nearby to have disadvantage on their attack rolls.

Each of these artifacts comes with powerful spellcasting and passive buffs on their own.

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Book of Vile Darkness by Conceptopolis

However, when a creature attunes to both, it gains even more fantastic powers.

On top of all of that, you also gain the ability to cast Wish once every 30 days.

Dungeons & Dragons would be nothing without its sprawling list of items, weapons, and pieces of lore.

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Luba’s Tarokka Of Souls via Wizards of the Coast

However, these items are downright funny.

Most importantly though, you’re able to also use the wand to summon skeletons and zombies.

They obey your commands until they are destroyed the following dawn.

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Sword of Zariel via Wizards of the Coast

If you do manage to acquire a Scepter and take this throne though, the benefits are grand.

The throne has a hover speed of 30 feet and obeys the commands of its master.

The throne has nine charges.

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Teeth of Dahlver-Nar via Wizards of the Coast

The skeletal hand and purple eye of Vecna in Dungeons & Dragons

Eye and Hand of Vecna by Conceptopolis

The Wand of Orcus, bearing a glowing skull, in Dungeons & Dragons.

Wand of Orcus by Conceptopolis

A throne of bones in Dungeons & Dragons.

Wyrmskull Throne via Wizards of the Coast

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