Jackson Haime

Memorable Magic in DnD 5e

Magic Items are one of the core engagements of Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. They are better rewards than gold, more impactful than most NPCs, and define characters as much as their abilities do. With that in mind, shouldn't magic items be spectacular? If they are some of the most essential elements of the game, why are we still finding +1 Swords at the end of a dungeon?