Languages Spoken By Item

Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5 (DMG)Updated Jul 13, 20263.5

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

Category: Base
Subcategory: Magic

Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one additional language per point of Intelligence bonus. Choose appropriate languages, taking into account the item’s origin and purposes.

Table: Item Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma, and Capabilities

d%	Mental Ability Scores	Communication	Capabilities	Senses	Base Price Modifier
01-34	Two at 12, one at 10	Empathy¹	One lesser power	30 ft. vision and hearing	+1,000 gp
35-59	Two at 13, one at 10	Empathy¹	Two lesser powers	60 ft. vision and hearing	+2,000 gp
60-79	Two at 14, one at 10	Speech²	Two lesser powers	120 ft. vision and hearing	+4,000 gp
80-91	Two at 15, one at 10	Speech²	Three lesser powers	60 ft. darkvision and hearing	+5,000 gp
92-97	Two at 16, one at 10	Speech^{2, 3}	Three lesser powers	60 ft. darkvision and hearing	+6,000 gp
98	Two at 17, one at 10	Speech, telepathy^{3, 4}	Three lesser powers and one greater power⁶	120 ft. darkvision and hearing	+9,000 gp
99	Two at 18, one at 10	Speech, telepathy^{4, 5}	Three lesser powers and two greater powers⁶	120 ft. darkvision, blindsense, and hearing	+12,000 gp
100	Two at 19, one at 10	Speech, telepathy^{4, 5}	Four lesser powers and three greater powers⁶	120 ft. darkvision, blindsense, and hearing	+15,000 gp
The possessor feels urges and sometimes emotions from the item that encourage or discourage certain courses of action. Like a character, an intelligent item speaks Common plus one language per point of Intelligence bonus. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder. The item can also read any languages it can speak. The item can use either communication mode at will, with language use as any speaking item. It can communicate telepathically with the wielder. The item can read all languages as well as use read magic. The intelligent item can have a special purpose (and corresponding dedicated power) rather than a greater power, if appropriate.