TOPIC: Token Choices for this year's dungeons

I expect to see spiders and webs through at least one of the runs (Underdark) if not both.

So would you forgo some damage to have free action?

Boots of the X Wind or Boots of the Marauder? +3 to +5 Damage vs +@ Dex & immunity to hold and slow spells or effects, as well as spider’s webbing or similar sticky substances.

Defender Set or Power Plate Mail and Helm of the Boar? + 3 Damage -4 Reflex vs +1AC & immunity to hold and slow spells or effects, as well as spider’s webbing or similar sticky substances.

Templar Set vs Defender Set


I am just attempting to see what people thinking and of course the Difficulty you are playing would matter as well.


Ohhh others that I thought of Ring of Fire Resistance vs Ring of Frost. You get the idea.

jedibcg wrote: I expect to see spiders and webs through at least one of the runs (Underdark) if not both.

So would you forgo some damage to have free action?

Boots of the X Wind or Boots of the Marauder? +3 to +5 Damage vs +@ Dex & immunity to hold and slow spells or effects, as well as spider’s webbing or similar sticky substances.

Defender Set or Power Plate Mail and Helm of the Boar? + 3 Damage -4 Reflex vs +1AC & immunity to hold and slow spells or effects, as well as spider’s webbing or similar sticky substances.

Templar Set vs Defender Set


I am just attempting to see what people thinking and of course the Difficulty you are playing would matter as well.

The boots are tough - such a big damage bonus. On the Defender Set keep in mind you also get +1 to saves from the Defender helm - to me that puts it over the top and I'd wear the Defender Set if I was wielding a 1 handed weapon.

I also have a similar question. I'm flexible on my eye and one ear slot. I don't otherwise have immunity from surprise, and I'm trying to figure out which of these to equip:

• Goggles of Seeing - Can see in non-magical darkness
• Earcuff of Abjuration - Immune to damage from falling rocks
• Goggles of Serpent Sight - Immunity to surprise
• Earcuff of the Wind - Immunity to surprise

Basically I'm wondering about what people guess is most likely in the Underdark:

• Non-magical darkness
• Falling rocks/debris
• Being Surprised

I'd guess module design calls for surprise rounds to come into play a lot, but in playing for 7 years I can recall one time when the DM gave us a round of combat with ranged only (which is what is supposed to happen when you are not surprised - I think?) - so I'm not sure it's worth it.

Most of my builds have the Goggles of Seeing and Earcuff of the Wind.

That is because I don't have 10 Earcuff of Abjuration though. I thought about equipping 2 characters with them but I like to attempt to keep most of the builds as similar as possible so it makes swapping them easier.

Looks like we might be seeing Illithids too, time to buff will saves. I don't want to be felt up by tentacles again.

I do miss our Boots of Free Action, my entire group wore them for years and they came in handy MANY times! But now, my whole group has Boots of Might as part of their Might set.

If considering any of the four Rings of ___ Resistance, I think the Supreme Ring of Elemental Command is by far a better choice. Not just for the obvious versatility, but unless you're being hit by an elemental attacking doing more than 20 damage, the SRoEC will negate more damage.

The logo for Underdark is a spider so I think that's a given.

As barbarian I think I'm going to use Dire Spider Hide Armor (+5 AC, immune to webs) since that's about the most AC I can get anyway.

Jeff321 wrote: The logo for Underdark is a spider so I think that's a given.

As barbarian I think I'm going to use Dire Spider Hide Armor (+5 AC, immune to webs) since that's about the most AC I can get anyway.

Good point. I might have to see if I have one that has escaped the argonite chipper.

Druegar wrote: If considering any of the four Rings of ___ Resistance, I think the Supreme Ring of Elemental Command is by far a better choice. Not just for the obvious versatility, but unless you're being hit by an elemental attacking doing more than 20 damage, the SRoEC will negate more damage.

So you are saying an Eldritch relic token is better than a rare token...hmmm something to consider. However at ~1300 each vs ~7.5 each. I think I will be equipping the less superior Ring of Fire Resistance.

jedibcg wrote:

Jeff321 wrote: The logo for Underdark is a spider so I think that's a given.

As barbarian I think I'm going to use Dire Spider Hide Armor (+5 AC, immune to webs) since that's about the most AC I can get anyway.

Good point. I might have to see if I have one that has escaped the argonite chipper.

Anyone have one of those available for sale/trade? I might outfit our Barbarian with one also.

jedibcg wrote: So you are saying an Eldritch relic token is better than a rare token

I'm saying that some people only look at the 50% without comparing the actual mitigation amount.