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Gauntlets of Ogre Power

Gauntlets Of Ogre Power
  • Category: Wondrous Item
  • Rarity: Uncommon (Requires Attunement)

Your Strength is 19 while you wear these gauntlets. They have no effect on you if your Strength is 19 or higher without them.

Tactical Applications​

Combat Strategy: Sets Strength to 19 (unless already higher), providing significant melee damage bonus, carrying capacity increase, and Athletics skill enhancement. Essential for classes dependent on Strength-based activities.

Class Synergies:

  • Fighters: Enhanced weapon damage and grappling effectiveness
  • Barbarians: Improved rage damage and physical dominance in combat
  • Paladins: Better divine smite potential and heavy armor proficiency
  • Any Class: Enables Strength-dependent builds regardless of starting scores

Build Considerations: Most beneficial for characters with low natural Strength scores. Enables multiclassing into Strength-dependent classes and heavy armor use.

Acquisition Methods​

Crafting Requirements: Requires ogre sinew, giant strength magic, and muscle enhancement enchantments. Creation cost 6,000-12,000 gp and takes 6 weeks.

Common Sources:

  • Treasure hoards of ogres, giants, and other Strength-focused creatures
  • Magical workshops specializing in physical enhancement items
  • Commission from enchanters who work with giant communities
  • Found in the collections of strength-training organizations
  • Rewards from grateful giant allies or strength competitions

Alternative Acquisition: Sometimes discovered in giant settlements or obtained through trials of physical prowess.

Value & Trade​

Estimated Value: 8,000-15,000 gp, with higher demand among characters seeking Strength enhancement for builds or multiclassing.

Trade Considerations: Popular among characters with low Strength scores who want to access Strength-dependent abilities and equipment.

Character Integration​

Roleplay Elements: Suggests desire for physical improvement, experience with giant communities, or training in strength-based disciplines.

Character Concepts:

  • Physically weak character who compensates through magical enhancement
  • Scholar or spellcaster who needs Strength for specific situations
  • Character trained by giant mentors in physical prowess
  • Athlete or warrior seeking to push beyond natural limitations

Adventure Hooks​

The Giant's Trial: Proving worthiness to giant communities through feats of strength and physical challenges.

The Strength Competition: Tournaments and contests where enhanced physical prowess provides competitive advantages.

The Heavy Load: Missions requiring significant carrying capacity or physical labor beyond normal capabilities.

The Grappling Challenge: Combat scenarios where enhanced Strength provides crucial advantages in wrestling and grappling.

Variants & Customization​

Greater Gauntlets of Ogre Power (Rare): Sets Strength to 21 and provides advantage on Strength-based ability checks.

Gauntlets of Giant Strength (Very Rare): Various types corresponding to different giant types with Strength scores from 21-29.

Specialized Gauntlets (Rare): Enhanced for specific Strength-based activities like climbing, jumping, or grappling.

Specialized Variants:

  • Wrestler's Gauntlets: Enhanced effectiveness for grappling and unarmed combat
  • Laborer's Gauntlets: Optimized for carrying capacity and physical work
  • Warrior's Gauntlets: Combat-focused with enhanced weapon damage potential

Lore & History​

Origins: Created by ancient civilizations that sought to enhance human physical capabilities to match those of giants and powerful creatures.

Historical Significance: These gauntlets enabled mortals to accomplish feats previously reserved for giants and magically powerful beings.

Cultural Impact: Represent humanity's desire to transcend natural limitations through magical enhancement and giant cooperation.

Magical Craft: Demonstrates understanding of strength enhancement magic and the integration of giant physiology with human anatomy.

Balancing Notes​

Introduction Timing: Appropriate for levels 5-10 when physical challenges become significant and Strength-dependent builds need enhancement.

Campaign Impact: Provides major boost to Strength-dependent activities without overwhelming other ability scores or magical effects.

Build Enablement: Allows characters to access Strength-dependent features regardless of original ability scores.

Encounter Design​

Recommended Challenges:

  • Physical challenges requiring high Strength scores for success
  • Combat encounters where grappling and physical dominance matter
  • Exploration scenarios requiring significant carrying capacity
  • Strength-based skill challenges and athletic competitions

Tactical Adjustments: Enhanced Strength capabilities may allow characters to attempt previously impossible physical feats.

Ability Enhancement Items: Belt of Giant Strength, Headband of Intellect, and other items that enhance specific ability scores.

Physical Enhancement Equipment:

  • Items that improve physical capabilities and athletic performance
  • Equipment that enhances combat effectiveness through physical prowess
  • Tools for strength training and physical development

Complementary Equipment: Items that benefit from high Strength scores or enhance melee combat effectiveness.

Roleplay Opportunities​

Physical Transformation: Characters experience the psychological effects of enhanced physical capabilities.

Giant Relations: Enhanced strength may earn respect from giant communities and strength-focused cultures.

Personal Growth: Learning to manage enhanced physical power teaches responsibility and self-control.