Item Ego

Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5 (DMG)Updated 3.5

Item Ego is a D&D 3.5 rule entry from DMG. Category: Base; Subcategory: Magic.

Category
Base
Subcategory
Magic

Ego is a measure of the total power and force of personality that an item possesses. Only after all aspects of an item have been generated can its Ego score be calculated. An item’s Ego score helps determine whether the item or the character is dominant in their relationship, as detailed below.

Item Ego
Attribute of ItemEgo Points
Each +1 of item’s enhancement bonus1
Each +1 of bonus for special abilities1
Each lesser power1
Each greater power2
Special purpose (and dedicated power)4
Telepathic ability1
Read languages ability1
Read magic ability1
Each +1 of Intelligence bonus1
Each +1 of Wisdom bonus1
Each +1 of Charisma bonus1