If you're the dm, your word is worth more than the explanation behind it. and rules interpretation is in the dm's job description. basically, it all requires interpretation. however, it may instead be that the laws of magic prefer a mundane sword of enduring materials with careful workmanship and effort worth 1sp asking cost because the underpinning spirits of thunder are fickle with regards to intent and sweat equity. if you want to say the sword is equivalent or better in make and quality to a 1sp sword, then that fact might or might not be acceptable to the uncaring, remorseless universe from which the laws of your mystical powers are wrought. the blade of shadows could be of a quality that matches with the results of crafting a typical 1sp sword. although, the object does have utility and maybe even a definable level of craftsmanship which someone might find an equivalent for. temporary shadows are worthless to almost anyone, generally. an appraised value for a minute's worth of shadows in solid form is likely to be more connected to the novelty of the trick or the cost of labor for someone to put it to use. The rules don’t imply things.Įxistence doesn't guarantee significant value. They specify it’s a magic item so there’s no question it overcome resistance. Not every DM agrees with the official rulings, especially those made later as errata. The mature thing to do is just to ask your DM if you can use them together. If they don't know the rules, then this whole song and dance was unnecessary but eventually the DM may find out this interaction doesn't work and resent the player for cheating. If a DM knows the rules (or anyone at the table), they'll stop you when you try to Booming Blade with Shadow Blade. Trying to trick your DM into letting you bend/break the rules isn't going to foster a healthy table. It's literally worthless unless you're RPing a crypto-bro and marketing it as an NFT. Shadow Blade dissipates if the caster is not holding on to it. As such it does have value and should at least meet the 1sp requirement. I mention this because the Shadow Blade spell states that it is a magic weapon. Even a common magic item like a potion of healing is listed under the equipment items list as having a cost of 50gp. This would suggest that magic items have value. Plenty of people might like to have a magic sword, but few of them can afford it. Selling magic items is difficult in most D&D worlds primarily because of the challenge of finding a buyer. In the DMG somewhere under the treasure/magic items/buying and selling headings it says: That being said there is an argument to be made that it does work: That is probably why the booming blade and green flame blade cantrips were changed so that the material component now requires a weapon worth at least 1 sp. It is the general consensus that it doesn't work. dm's sanity weighs more heavily than proper rules here, imho.) an additional single-target 1d8 thunder damage isn't game breaking to allow in the moment, but this also might not be the only request to bend rules without prior authorization. the dm's script is much easier: either "yes, that sounds cool." or "no, and let's move on.". (edit - the above is the player's script. you may then proceed with typical chanting and beseeching of the cosmos and the powers that be that the monsters in melee range don't notice your anemic AC. Step 4: resolve the Attack action (with or without cantrip, depending on vehemence of reaction from those nearby whose opinions you tolerate). how did the DM say that would look again? awesomely? awesome. but first! you'd like to use a bonus action before that to cast shadow blade around the material component, this 1sp sword. Step 3: next combat, announce that you're holding the material component for booming blade which you intend to cast as your action. Step 2: ask DM to describe how this bland 1sp sword your character is holding might look with a spell in the school of illusion cast upon it. they might indicate that a leveled spell (not a simple cantrip) might work. do not offer opinions about handbooks, twitter, or Sage Advice: let the DM make a ruling. like, for instance, changing the emblem on a held shield. Step 1: ask your DM if you can cast illusion spells around and perhaps attached to solid objects. Monstrous Compendium Vol 3: Minecraft Creatures
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