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So, how do you create your own sentient weapons?
Physical stats are typically relegated to the weapon’s abilities, so there’s no need to do this.
However, assigning your weapon mental stats can help inform a few things.
One, this will inform how you or your DM roleplays the weapon.
One, in theory, your Dungeon Master is the one roleplaying the weapon.
Dungeons & Dragons would be nothing without its sprawling list of items, weapons, and pieces of lore.
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This should also include details like languages and any other mannerisms you want the Dungeon Master to embody.
7Design Motivations
Best Laid Plans
Motivations and goals are especially important for sentient weapons.
Ultimately, you’re going to want to jot down some notes on what the weapon wants.
Is the weapon a cage for a powerful mage that wants to break free?
Blackrazor by Conceptopolis
Does the weapon thirst for blood?
Whatever the answer, check that you have a clear aim in mind for your sentient weapon.
First, ask yourself where the weapon was forged or how it was created.
Sword of Kas via Wizards of the Coast
Then, tie this history into its motivation and personality to create a fully fleshed-out sentience.
This can also prove helpful when it comes to letting your DM roleplay the weapon for you.
Ultimately, if a weapon is sentient, it probably has some kind of magical ability or usage.
Sword of Kas via Wizards of the Coast
Most of the time, the weapon should have some kind of sight and sound ability.
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Book of Vile Darkness by Conceptopolis
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