#craftingsystem

Ever wished you could turn that epic dragon kill into something more than just loot? What if the very essence of the beasts you conquer could become your most powerful gear?

We're thrilled to announce Hunting D&D Monsters, our new D&D 5.5e supplement that brings a robust and super fun crafting system to your table!

Inspired by classic monster-hunting video games, this guide lets your players harvest components from defeated foes and craft unique, thematic equipment. Think about it: a sword imbued with a dragon's fiery breath, or armor that grants the resilience of a stone golem. Every hunt suddenly becomes even more meaningful!

What's in it for your game?

Meaningful Combat: Every monster is a treasure trove of components!

Player Agency: Chase down specific monsters to get the exact gear you want.

Unique Gear: Your equipment tells a story, literally crafted from the monsters you've faced.

Adventure Hooks: Need that rare scale? Time for a new quest!

Deep Downtime: Give your characters awesome crafting projects between adventures.

We break it all down in three chapters: from the basic concepts of Carving Kills and Crafting Mechanics, to detailed rules and tons of Gear Examples. Plus, we've got Advanced Mechanics like Set Bonuses and crucial DM Balancing Considerations to make sure it's a perfect fit for your campaign.

Ready to transform your victories into tangible power? Get your copy of Hunting D&D Monsters and let the crafting begin!

Hey #DnD fam and #MonsterHunter enthusiasts! Mad Lab Games here, dropping some exciting homebrew we've been tinkering with: a robust system to bring that satisfying 'carve & craft' loop right into your D&D 5.5e campaigns!

Ever wished you could turn that freshly slain dragon into epic gear? Now you can! We've designed a comprehensive mechanic that lets your players:

🔪 Harvest Resources: After a grueling battle, make a Wisdom (Survival) check to carve valuable components from defeated monsters. From common hides and bones to rare scales and elemental cores, every beast offers unique spoils!

📊 Tiered Components: We've got components categorized by rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Very Rare/Legendary), each with specific uses – whether it's building the basic structure of an item or imbuing it with powerful magical properties. We even added an optional Component Quality system so a truly exceptional carve yields superior materials!

🔨 Craft Unique Gear: Utilize various artisan's tools at different crafting stations (Forge, Workbench, Alchemist's Lab, etc.) to transform those monster parts into incredible weapons, armor, and accessories. Imagine a Dragonfang Greatsword dealing bonus fire damage or Golemhide Plate resisting bludgeoning attacks!

🔥 Unlock Set Bonuses: Just like in Monster Hunter, wearing multiple items from the same monster type can grant powerful Set Bonuses! Specialize in hunting a specific monster to unlock incredible synergies – like the Dragon Scale Set offering fire resistance and fiery breath!

✨ Infuse & Augment: Beyond initial crafting, enhance your gear further by infusing elemental cores or augmenting items with very rare monster organs to grant new active abilities or stronger passive bonuses.

🐾 Monster Abilities as Gear: Our favorite part? We've worked to directly translate iconic monster abilities into gear properties! Want a Displacer Beast Tentacle Whip that causes disadvantage on attacks, or a Medusa Hair Brooch that helps against charms? It's all possible!

This system is all about making every hunt feel meaningful and giving your players a tangible, exciting progression path tied directly to the monsters they overcome.