Starshard Socketing System [PWYW]

Starshard Socketing System

Cosmic Magic Item Customization for D&D 5e/2024
Compatible with Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting & Spelljammer

The Starshard Socketing System brings a bold new gear enhancement mechanic to your 5e/2024 Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Drawing inspiration from the customizable loot systems found in classic RPGs like Diablo and Final Fantasy, this supplement introduces a modular way to upgrade weapons, armor, rings, and amulets with rare crystalline fragments known as Starshards.

These socketed enhancements are perfect for campaigns set in Wildspace, planar realms, or any high-magic setting where players crave powerful loot with layered options.

Whether you're exploring Wildspace, chasing monsters across the multiverse, or just looking to give your party really cool loot, this system blends narrative flavor with deep mechanical options.

 What’s Inside:

• • 12 unique Starshards, each with socketable powers for weapons, armor, rings, and amulets

  • Over 40 distinct magic items you can create—with 90+ possible effects, bonuses, and enhancements

  • Socketing & harvesting rules using tool proficiencies and skill checks

  • Extraction mishaps and consequences for failure

  • Pricing for buying and selling

  • Designed for use with Heliana’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Spelljammer, or any high-magic setting

Balance meets customization—players can benefit from up to 3 socketed items at once, offering meaningful choices without breaking the game.

Perfect For:

• Players who love crafting, modular builds, or weird arcane/cosmic flavor

• DMs who want loot to evolve with the party

• Spelljammer and planar adventures, but can absolutely be re-flavored to fit any setting

• Campaigns featuring high-magic gear or unique treasure systems

Available now as Pay What You Want — grab it, try it out, and if it shines at your table, come back and show some love!

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