Gem of Brightness
D&D 5e · 2024·Wondrous items·Uncommon·No attunement
- Type
- Wondrous items
- Weight
- Not specified
- Attunement
- Not required
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Price
- Not specified
Magic: Magic action while holding, using one of three command words.
What Gem of Brightness does
This prism has 50 charges. While you are holding it, you can take a Magic action and use one of three command words to cause one of the following effects: First Command Word. The gem sheds Bright Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. This effect doesn't expend a charge. It lasts until you take a Bonus Action to repeat the command word or until you use another function of the gem. Second Command Word. You expend 1 charge and cause the gem to fire a brilliant beam of light at one creature you can see within 60 feet of yourself. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have the Blinded condition for 1 minute. The creature repeats the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Third Command Word. You expend 5 charges and cause the gem to flare with intense light in a 30- foot Cone. Each creature in the Cone makes a saving throw as if struck by the beam created with the second command word. When all of the gem's charges are expended, the gem becomes a nonmagical jewel worth 50 GP.
Full item details & properties
Magic properties
- Activation
- Magic action while holding, using one of three command words.
- Consumable
- No
- Three commands
- Light 30+30 ft. costs 0; beam at visible creature within 60 ft. costs 1; 30-foot Cone costs 5. Beam/Cone: Constitution DC 15 or Blinded 1 minute, repeat save end of each turn.
- Finite resource
- 50 charges, no recharge specified. At zero, becomes a nonmagical jewel worth 50 GP; that is not the magic item's sale price.
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Gem of Brightness FAQ
Does Gem of Brightness require attunement?
No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.
Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?
The source does not specify a price for this entry. Ask your GM about availability and cost.