Adamantine

Adamantine is one of the hardest substances in existence. In the eyes of architects, engineers, and warlords across the land, nothing can take its place as the most resilient of all building materials. Many a warrior owes their life to the plates of adamantine across their chest.

Description

Possessing a dark, non-reflective surface and surprising density, adamantine can weather blows that would crush any lesser metal. In contests of force , adamantine surpasses almost every other substance and emerges unblemished.

Natural Properties

Items made of adamantine are much harder to break. Increase the AC of the item or the DC required to break it by 5. (This does not increase the AC of a creature wearing adamantine armor).

Weapons

Adamantine weapons deal double damage to objects and structures. This doesn't allow a weapon to deal damage to something it otherwise couldn't, such as a bludgeoning weapon dealing damage to a hanging rope.

Armor

When a critical hit is made against a creature wearing adamantine armor, it becomes a normal hit.

Example Item

Adamantine Lock: Adamantine's stalwart resistance to harm makes it ideally suited for protective measures such as locks.

Cost per lb: 25gp
Cost for armour and arms: 500gp

Item type

Compound