Adds +6 to Strength (thus adding +3 To Hit in melee and +3 Damage with melee and thrown weapons), -4 to Dexterity (thus suffering -2 To Hit with ranged attacks, -2 to AC, and -2 to Reflex saving throws), and -4 to Constitution (thus suffering -2 to Fortitude saving throws and -2 to max HP per character level)
Adds +5 to maximum HP. In addition, the wearer may select one of the following bonuses at the start of the adventure:
Melee attacks made by the wearer deal +2 Damage.
These lenses do not enable their wearer to critically hit/sneak attack monsters that otherwise cannot be critically hit/sneak attacked.
Adds +1 to Strength (thus, depending on prior Strength score, adding either 0/+1 To Hit in Melee and either 0/+1 Damage with Melee and thrown weapons)
If at least one other party member has also equipped a Linked Shirt of the Valkyrie, each wearer gains one additional Strength point for a total bonus of +2 Strength. (thus adding +1 To Hit in Melee and +1 Damage with Melee and thrown weapons)
When this instrument is played, bardsong grants each party member a total of +2 To Hit & +2 Damage (+3 To Hit & +3 Damage if the bard is 5th-level) with melee and ranged attacks. While performing bardsong, the bard may simultaneously perform a Standard Action (e.g., physically attack, cast spells, perform a Lore check, read scrolls, activate wands, drink potions, etc.)
When this instrument is played, bardsong grants each party member a total of +2 To Hit & +2 Damage (+3 To Hit & +3 Damage if the bard is 5th-level) with melee and ranged attacks.
Unlike most other Ultra Rare bard instruments, the bard cannot perform other actions while using this instrument.
When used by a bard, bardsong grants each party member a total of +1 To Hit & +3 Damage (+2 To Hit & +4 Damage if the bard is 5th-level) to their melee and ranged attacks.
A bard may perform a Lore check while playing this instrument, but not any other Standard Actions.
Adds +2 Damage to melee and ranged attacks made by anyone on the party when a bard uses this instrument to play bardsong
Thus each party member gains a total of +1 To Hit and +3 Damage (or +2/+4 if the bard is 5th-level) when this is used to play bardsong.
This instrument differs from a Masterwork Bard’s Instrument in that the Masterwork Bard’s Instrument provides the +2 Damage to melee attacks only.
Starting in 2026, Patrons can send in all four unique Path to Enlightenment Fragment tokens (2023-2026) to register for a special Patron-exclusive event at Ring Con. Early transmuters won’t take possession of their completed Mark of Enlightenment (MoE) until Ring Con-assuming we receive* their token submission before March 1, 2026. Transmuters will be able to select the power granted by their token from a set list. In addition, they will be able to personalize their token by printing a “Crafted by:” name on the token.
Adds +2 Damage to melee (not missile or spell) attacks made when a bard uses this instrument to play bardsong