Scarab of Protection¶
Price for DM reference¶
DMG rarity value: 200,000 GP.
| Item / variant | Rarity | Purchase value | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarab of Protection | Legendary | 200,000 GP | DMG rarity value. |
These are book-based values for setting a purchase price when the item is available, not a promise that a merchant stocks it. Availability and negotiated payment remain the DM’s decision.
Pricing sources: DMG 2024, PDF page 220 — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
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- Item type: Wondrous Item
- Rarity: Legendary
Description and use¶
Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement) This beetle-shaped medallion provides three benefits while it is on your person.
Defense.
You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
Preservation.
The scarab has 12 charges.
If you fail a saving throw against a Necromancy spell or a harmful effect originating from an Undead, you can take a Reaction to expend 1 charge and turn the failed save into a successful one.
The scarab crumbles into powder and is destroyed when its last charge is expended.
Spell Resistance.
You have Advantage on saving throws against spells.
Printed core rules¶
Source page references in your supplied Dungeon Master's Guide (2024). Open the original PDF at the linked page for complete printed tables and rules; use its wording if the searchable transcription differs.
PDF page 305¶
Open the original rulebook — PDF page 305 — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
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Weight¶
Weight per inventory unit: Not fixed / not specified
No fixed weight specified in the supplied item reference; set the actual item weight.
Counts multiply by inventory quantity. Ammunition quantities count individual pieces; other bundle entries and complete packs use the printed bundle weight. Do not add the same contents separately when using a complete equipment pack. See Carrying capacity for character limits.