Magic Item, Raycaster for Shadowdark

Frank Mitchell

Posted: 2025-04-22
Last Modified: 2025-04-22
Word Count: 233
Tags: rpg shadowdark

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“Magic Item, Raycaster” is an independent product published under the Shadowdark RPG Third-Party License and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG © 2023 The Arcane Library, LLC.

Raycaster Energy Crystal

A glowing crystalline sphere, emitting a rainbow of colors.

Benefit. Provides energy to a Raycaster.

Benefit. May be thrown up to Near range; when it shatters, does 3d6 points of damage.

Raycaster Pistol

A short brass metal rod tipped with an amethyst gem at one end and a glowing crystalline sphere at the other. A handle with a brass stud projects from the sphere end.

Benefit. When the brass stud is pressed, emits a beam of violet energy from the amethyst once per round. Wielder must roll to hit (DEX vs. AC) for 1d10 damage. If the roll to hit is a critical failure, the raycaster needs a new energy crystal.

Raycaster Rifle

A long brass metal rod tipped with an amethyst gem at one end and a glowing crystalline sphere at the other. A handle projects from the midpoint, and a second handle with a brass stud projects from the sphere end.

Benefit. When the brass stud is pressed, emits a beam of violet energy from the amethyst once per round. Wielder must roll to hit (DEX vs. AC) for 1d12 damage. If the roll to hit is a critical failure, the raycaster needs a new energy crystal.