Magic Item (Dungeons & Dragons) - Artifacts

Artifacts

Further information: List of major artifacts in Dungeons & Dragons

Artifacts are unique, powerful magic items. Unlike typical magic items, artifacts cannot be created in play and cannot be disenchanted or destroyed by mundane means. Each artifact is intelligent and has specific goals. An artifact's power depends on its current attitude towards its wielder; its more powerful effects may work alterations on its wielder as a side effect.

Examples of artifacts include the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords, the Codex of the Infinite Planes, the Eye and Hand of Vecna, Heward's Mystical Organ, the Rod of Seven Parts, the Mace of Cuthbert, the Wand of Orcus, and the Sword of Kas.