Sample DCs. A table at the end of each section lists
activities that a tool can be used to perform, and s ug-
gested DCs for the necessary a bility c hecks.
ALCHEMIST'S SUPPLIES
A lc hemist's supplies e nable a characte r to produce use-
ful concoctions , such as acid o r alchemist's fire.
Components. Alchemist's supplies inc lude two glass
beakers, a metal frame to ho ld a beaker in place over
a n open fla me, a glass stirring rod, a small mortar and
pestle, and a pouch of common alchemical ingredients,
inc luding salt, powdered iron, and purified water.
Arcana. Proficiency w ith alchemist's supplies a llows
you to unloc k mo re informa tion on Arcan a check s in-
volving potions and simila r materia ls.
Investigation. When you inspect an a rea for c lues,
profic ie ncy with a lc hemist's supplies grants addit ional
ins ig ht into any chemicals or othe r subs ta nces that
might have been used in the area.
Alchemical Crafting. You can use this tool proficiency
to c reate alchemical items. A c haracter can s pend
money to collect raw m a te ria ls, whic h weigh 1 pound
for every 50 gp spent. T he DM can allow a character to
make a check us ing the indicated skill with advantage.
As part of a lo ng rest, you can use alchemist's supplies
to make one dose of acid, alchemis t's fir e, antitoxin,
oil, perfume, or soap. Subtract half the value of the cre-
a ted item from th e total gp worth of raw materi a ls you
a re carry ing.
ALCHEMIST'S SUPPLIES
Activity
Create a puff of thick s moke
Identify a poison
Identify a substance
Start a fire
Neutralize acidBREWER'S SUPPLIESDC
10
10
15
15
20Brewing is the art of producing beer. Not only does beer
serve as a n alcoholic beverage, but the process of brew-
ing p urifies water. Crafting beer takes weeks of fermen-
tatio n, but only a few h ours of work.
Components. Brewer's supplies inc lude a la rge
glassjug, a quantity of ho ps, a sipho n , and several feet
of tubing.
History. Proficiency with bre we r's s upplies g ives
you additiona l ins ig ht on Inte lligence (History) checks
concerning events tha t involve alcohol as a signifi-
cant e lement.
Medicine. This tool proficiency grants addition a l
ins ight when you treat a nyone suffering from alcohol
po isoning or when you can use alcohol to dull pa in.
Persuasion. A s tiff drink can he lp soften the hardest
heart. Your proficie ncy w it h brewer's s upplies can he lp
you ply someone with drink, giving them just enough
alcoho l to mellow their mood.
Potable Water. Your knowledge of brewing e nables
you to purify water that would otherwise be undrink-
able. As part of a long rest, you can purify u p to^6 gal-
lo ns of water, or 1 gallon as part of a short rest.
BREWER'S SUPPLIES
Activity DC
Detect poison or impurities in a drink 10
Identify alcohol^15
Ignore effects of alcohol^20CALLIGRAPHER'S SUPPLIES
Calligraphy treats writing as a delicate, beautiful art.
Calligraph e r s produce text that is pleasing to the eye,
usin g a style that is diffic ult to forge. Their supplies a lso
give them some ability to examine scripts and determine
if they a re legitimate, since a calligrapher's training in-
volves long hours of study ing writing and attempting to
re plicate its style and design.
Components. Callig rapher's s upplies include ink, a
dozen sheets of parchme nt, and three quills.
Arcana. Alt hough calligraphy is of little help in deci-
phering t he content o f magical writings, proficiency with
these supplies can aid in ide ntifying who wrote a script
of a magical nature.
History. This tool pr oficiency can augment the
b e ne fit of s uccessful checks made to a na lyze o r inves-
tigate ancient writings, scrolls, o r othe r texts, includ-
ing runes etched in stone or messages in frescoes or
other displays.
Decipher Treasure Map. This tool proficiency g rants
you expertise in examining maps. You can make an
Intelligence c heck to determine a map's age, whether a
m a p includes any hidden messages, o r s imilar facts.CHAPTER 2 I DUNGEON MASTcR·s TOOLS