Why do I see Bonus: +0
It means the item does not add to your stats, caps, or bonuses.
Only does exactly what it does.
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Become a Supporter to Submit QuestionsWhy does Spellbreaker negates any spell level?
Magic, no matter how powerful, is inherently fragile. A foreign force that disrupts its pattern could cause it to collapse. Interfering magic can cause the spell to unravel, regardless of its strength. When that structure is disrupted, the spell fails - power does not protect it. Spellbreaker works on spells because disruption, not power, determines magical failure.
What does, "Can act as arcane focus," means?
Removes the need for any special rule or item to cast spells. The item is your tool.
For example, if something requires an arcane focus (either by design or by DN ruling), an item with the description “Can act as arcane focus” can substitute for whatever would normally be needed - a wand, holy symbol, crystal, or similar object. This also includes spell components.
As long as you're holding this item (i.e. staff, rod, etc.), you can cast any of your spells. You don't need any other spellcasting object or component.
What does the armor look like?
Here is an image with pricing to help you to visualize what types of armors look like.
Will there ever be another edition, like a 2.5e or 5.5e, as time passes with more rules and bloat?
No. Open Dungeons is evergreen - no new editions and no obsolescence. Only new adventures, settings, monsters, magic, and spells will be added.
Why license limited?
To protect game integrity, minimize bloat, and help DNs prevent player exploitation.
Are monster stats absolute?
No. You can bring down, or up HP, AC, weapon damage, etc. - any monster stat you want - especially if you accidentally miscalculated encounter, else want to ensure no metagaming. It's your table, your world.
Character Sheet doesn't have field for sex?
Use the Appearance field and state there.
Can shield bonus to AC stack with magic to AC?
Yes. Example: a magical +3 shield offers +5 to AC, because shields give a natural +2 to AC.
What AC bonus does a shield offer?
All shields give +2 AC. Tower shields exist, but they are huge, wall-like shields carried with two hands. They offer strong frontal protection but are too large and too heavy for normal adventuring or fast-moving combat. These shields are mainly used by soldiers in formations or during sieges, not by wandering heroes. If you are braced in place or using the shield as an improvised barrier, it grants +4 AC.