Mithral

Prized by elves and dwarves alike, mithral has been forged into some of the world's finest creations. Noble personages laud it for its beauty, making mithral a coveted choice for jewelry and ceremonial armor.

Description

Mithral is a flexible metal, lighter than iron but just as hard. It has a natural pearly tone, as well as a silvery surface that glistens when polished.

Natural Properties

Items made of mithral weigh half as much as comparable items. (This property doesn't affect the cost or amount used in crafting).

Weapons

If mithril weapons don't have the Heavy property, they gain the Finesse property. Otherwise, they lose the Heavy property.

Armor

Mithral armor pieces never impose disadvantage on Dexterity(Stealth) checks or have a Strength requirement.

Example Item

Mithral Tinker's Tools: Mithral tinker's tools can be made considerably finer without increasing fragility, allowing for more delicate work. When you make a tinker's tools check involving small, delicate parts, such as assembling a clock or repairing a construct, you get a +5 bonus on the check.

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

Item type

Compound