Ring of Shooting Stars
- Category: Ring
- Rarity: Very Rare (Requires Attunement)
You can cast Dancing Lights or Light from the ring.
The ring has 6 charges and regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn. You can expend its charges to use the properties below.
Faerie Fire. You can expend 1 charge to cast Faerie Fire from the ring.
Lightning Spheres. You can expend 2 charges as a Magic action to create up to four 3-foot-diameter spheres of lightning.
Each sphere appears in an unoccupied space you can see within 120 feet of yourself. The spheres last as long as you maintain Concentration, up to 1 minute. Each sphere sheds Dim Light in a 30 -foot radius.
As a Bonus Action, you can move each sphere up to 30 feet, but no farther than 120 feet away from yourself. The first time the sphere comes within 5 feet of a creature other than you that isn't behind Total Cover, the sphere discharges lightning at that creature and disappears. That creature makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes Lightning damage based on the number of spheres you created, as shown in the following table. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage.
| Number of Spheres | Lightning Damage | Number of Spheres | Lightning Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 d 12 | 3 | 2 d 6 |
| 2 | 5 d 4 | 4 | 2 d 4 |
Shooting Stars. You can expend 1 to 3 charges as a Magic action. For every charge you expend, you launch a glowing mote of light from the ring at a point you can see within 60 feet of yourself. Each creature in a 15 -foot Cube originating from that point is showered in sparks and makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d4 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
Tactical Applications
Celestial Combat: Provides dancing lights, light, and powerful shooting star attacks. Exceptional for ranged combat, area damage, and tactical lighting with celestial-themed magical abilities.
Class Synergies:
- Spellcasters: Perfect for casters wanting additional ranged attack options and utility spells
- Ranged Combatants: Essential for characters focusing on ranged damage and tactical positioning
- Utility Specialists: Excellent for characters requiring lighting and area control capabilities
- Celestial Themed Builds: Outstanding for characters with celestial or star-themed concepts
Build Considerations: Requires attunement but provides ongoing utility and powerful combat options. Most valuable for characters wanting versatile ranged capabilities and celestial magic access.
Acquisition Methods
Crafting Requirements: Requires celestial magic, star enchantments, and cosmic essences. Creation cost 8,000-18,000 gp and takes 16 weeks.
Common Sources:
- Celestial magic specialists and star enchanters
- Treasure hoards of legendary astronomers and celestial creatures
- Commission from enchanters specializing in celestial magic
- Found in the collections of star researchers and cosmic experts
- Sometimes discovered in celestial observatories or obtained from star creature encounters
Alternative Acquisition: Often found in locations with strong connections to celestial magic and astronomical phenomena.
Value & Trade
Estimated Value: 12,000-25,000 gp, with higher demand among spellcasters and celestial specialists.
Trade Considerations: Popular among astronomers and anyone requiring celestial magic and ranged combat capabilities.
Character Integration
Roleplay Elements: Suggests experience with celestial magic, astronomy, or professional roles requiring star-based abilities.
Character Concepts:
- Celestial specialist with star magic expertise and cosmic knowledge
- Astronomer using celestial powers for research and magical applications
- Character with extensive experience in celestial magic and star-based combat
- Cosmic expert combining star magic with traditional spellcasting techniques
Adventure Hooks
The Celestial Crisis: Adventures requiring star magic where celestial powers provide crucial advantages.
The Astronomical Investigation: Scenarios where celestial knowledge and abilities advance research and discovery.
The Star Combat: Encounters where shooting star attacks provide decisive combat advantages.
The Cosmic Mission: Exploration missions where celestial magic determines success and navigation.
Variants & Customization
Greater Ring of Shooting Stars (Legendary): Enhanced celestial powers and additional star-based abilities with improved cosmic capabilities.
Ring of Stellar Mastery (Artifact): Includes comprehensive celestial magic and ultimate star control.
Astronomer's Star Ring (Very Rare): Optimized for research with enhanced celestial observation and cosmic knowledge.
Specialized Variants:
- Combat Star Ring: Enhanced for battle with improved shooting star damage and tactical celestial abilities
- Navigator's Celestial Ring: Optimized for exploration with enhanced celestial navigation and guidance capabilities
- Scholar's Cosmic Ring: Specialized for research with enhanced astronomical knowledge and celestial magic
Lore & History
Origins: Created by ancient astronomers who needed reliable access to celestial magic for their cosmic research and observations.
Historical Significance: These rings enabled crucial astronomical discoveries and the development of celestial magic traditions.
Cultural Impact: Represent the mastery of celestial magic and the connection between mortal magic and cosmic forces.
Magical Craft: Demonstrates understanding of celestial magic and the complex processes required for star-based enchantment.
Balancing Notes
Introduction Timing: Appropriate for levels 8-16 when powerful ranged attacks become important and celestial magic provides significant advantages.
Campaign Impact: Provides versatile combat and utility capabilities balanced by attunement requirement and celestial theme.
Celestial Focus: Most valuable in campaigns featuring celestial themes and astronomical elements.
Encounter Design
Recommended Challenges:
- Ranged combat scenarios where shooting star attacks provide crucial damage and tactical advantages
- Celestial encounters where star magic enables interaction with cosmic entities and phenomena
- Exploration missions where celestial lighting and navigation advance progress and discovery
- Astronomical situations where celestial knowledge provides research advantages and cosmic insight
Celestial Adjustments: Encounters may need to account for powerful ranged attacks and celestial magic capabilities.
Related Items
Celestial Items: Other items that enhance star magic and provide cosmic capabilities.
Astronomical Equipment:
- Items that improve celestial observation and astronomical research effectiveness
- Equipment for star magic and cosmic exploration
- Tools for celestial navigation and astronomical calculation
Complementary Equipment: Items that enhance celestial abilities or provide additional cosmic benefits.
Roleplay Opportunities
Celestial Mastery: Characters develop expertise in star magic and astronomical techniques.
Cosmic Leadership: Celestial capabilities create opportunities for leading astronomical expeditions and celestial magic missions.
Stellar Excellence: Star magic enables impressive celestial demonstrations and cosmic power displays.