Tools

The Cantara Player's Compendium    5e Player's Handbook    Additional Character Options      Tools

The following sections go into detail about the tools presented in the Player’s Handbook, offering advice on how to use them in a campaign.

Components. The first paragraph in each description gives details on what a set of supplies or tools is made up of. A character who is proficient with a tool knows how to use all of its component parts.

Skills. Every tool potentially provides advantage on a check when used in conjunction with certain Skills, provided a character is proficient with the tool and the skill. As DM, you can allow a character to make a check using the indicated skill with advantage. Paragraphs that begin with skill names discuss these possibilities. In each of these paragraphs, the benefits apply only to someone who has Proficiency with the tool, not someone who simply owns it.

With respect to Skills, the system is mildly abstract in terms of what a tool Proficiency represents; essentially, it assumes that a character who has Proficiency with a tool also has learned about facets of the trade or profession that are not necessarily associated with the use of the tool.In addition, you can consider giving a character extra information or an added benefit on a skill check. The text provides some examples and ideas when this opportunity is relevant.

Special Use. Proficiency with a tool usually brings with it a particular benefit in the form of a Special use, as described in this paragraph.

Sample DCs. A table at the end of each section lists activities that a tool can be used to perform, and suggested DCs for the necessary Ability Checks.

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Alchemist's Supplies

Alchemist’s supplies enable a character to produce useful Concoctions, such as acid or alchemist’s fire.

Components. Alchemist’s supplies include two glass beakers, a metal frame to hold a beaker in place over an open flame, a glass stirring rod, a small mortar and pestle, and a pouch of Common alchemical ingredients, including salt, powdered iron, and Purified water.

Arcana. Proficiency with alchemist’s supplies allows you to unlock more information on Arcana checks involving Potions and similar materials.

Investigation. When you inspect an area for clues, Proficiency with alchemist’s supplies grants additional Insight into any chemicals or other substances that might have been used in the area.

Alchemical Crafting. You can use this tool Proficiency to create alchemical items. A character can spend money to collect raw materials, which weigh 1 pound for every 50 gp spent. The DM can allow a character to make a check using the indicated skill with advantage. As part of a Long Rest, you can use alchemist’s supplies to make one dose of acid, alchemist’s fire, Antitoxin, oil, Perfume, or soap. Subtract half the value of the created item from the total gp worth of raw materials you are carrying.

Activity	DC
Create a puff of thick smoke	10
Identify a poison	10
Identify a substance	15
Start a fire	15
Neutralize acid	20

Brewer's Supplies

Brewing is the art of producing beer. Not only does beer serve as an alcoholic beverage, but the process of brewing purifies water. Crafting beer takes weeks of fermentation, but only a few hours of work.

Components. Brewer’s supplies include a large glass jug, a quantity of hops, a siphon, and several feet of tubing.

History. Proficiency with brewer’s supplies gives you additional Insight on Intelligence (History) checks concerning events that involve alcohol as a significant element.

Medicine. This tool Proficiency grants additional Insight when you treat anyone suffering from alcohol poisoning or when you can use alcohol to dull pain.

Persuasion. A stiff drink can help soften the hardest heart. Your Proficiency with brewer’s supplies can help you ply someone with drink, giving them just enough alcohol to mellow their mood.

Potable Water. Your knowledge of brewing enables you to purify water that would otherwise be undrinkable. As part of a Long Rest, you can purify up to 6 gallons of water, or 1 gallon as part of a Short Rest.

Activity	DC
Detect poison or impurities in a drink	10
Identify alcohol	15
Ignore effects of alcohol	20

Carpenter's Tools

Skill at carpentry enables a character to Construct wooden Structures. A carpenter can build a house, a shack, a wooden cabinet, or similar items.

Components. Carpenter’s tools include a saw, a Hammer, nails, a hatchet, a square, a ruler, an adze, a plane, and a chisel.

History. This tool Proficiency aids you in identifying the use and the Origin of wooden buildings and other large wooden Objects.

Investigation. You gain additional Insight when inspecting areas within wooden Structures, because you know Tricks of construction that can conceal areas from discovery.

Perception. You can spot irregularities in wooden walls or floors, making it easier to find trap doors and Secret Passages.

Stealth. You can quickly assess the weak spots in a wooden floor, making it easier to avoid the places that creak and groan when they’re stepped on.

Fortify. With 1 minute of work and raw materials, you can make a door or window harder to force open. Increase the DC needed to open it by 5.

Temporary Shelter. As part of a Long Rest, you can Construct a lean-to or a similar shelter to keep your group dry and in the shade for the Duration of the rest. Because it was fashioned quickly from whatever wood was available, the shelter collapses 1d3 days after being assembled.

Activity	DC
Build a simple wooden structure	10
Design a complex wooden structure	15
Find a weak point in a wooden wall	15
Pry apart a door	15

Cobbler's Tools

Although the cobbler’s trade might seem too humble for an adventurer, a good pair of boots will see a character across rugged Wilderness and through deadly Dungeons.

Components. Cobbler’s tools consist of a Hammer, an awl, a knife, a shoe stand, a cutter, spare leather, and thread.

Arcana, History. Your knowledge of shoes aids you in identifying the magical Properties of enchanted boots or the History of such items.

Investigation. Footwear holds a surprising number of Secrets. You can learn where someone has recently visited by examining the wear and the dirt that has accumulated on their shoes. Your experience in repairing shoes makes it easier for you to Identify where damage might come from.

Maintain Shoes. As part of a Long Rest, you can repair your companions’ shoes. For the next 24 hours, up to six Creatures of your choice who wear shoes you worked on can Travel up to 10 hours a day without making Saving Throws to avoid Exhaustion.

Craft Hidden Compartment. With 8 hours of work, you can add a hidden compartment to a pair of shoes. The compartment can hold an object up to 3 inches long and 1 inch wide and deep. You make an Intelligence check using your tool Proficiency to determine the Intelligence (Investigation) check DC needed to find the compartment.

Activity	DC
Determine a shoe's age and origin	10
Find a hidden compartment in a boot heel	15

Disguise Kit

The perfect tool for anyone who wants to engage in trickery, a Disguise kit enables its owner to adopt a false identity.

Components. A Disguise kit includes cosmetics, hair dye, small props, and a few pieces of clothing. Deception. In certain cases, a disguise can improve your ability to weave convincing lies.

Intimidation. The right disguise can make you look more fearsome, whether you want to scare someone away by posing as a plague Victim or intimidate a gang of thugs by taking the Appearance of a bully.

Performance. A cunning disguise can enhance an audience’s enjoyment of a Performance, provided the disguise is properly designed to evoke the desired Reaction.

Persuasion. Folk tend to trust a person in uniform. If you disguise yourself as an authority figure, your efforts to persuade others are often more effective.

Create Disguise. As part of a Long Rest, you can create a disguise. It takes you 1 minute to don such a disguise once you have created it. You can carry only one such disguise on you at a time without drawing undue attention, unless you have a Bag of Holding or a similar method to keep them hidden. Each disguise weighs 1 pound.

At other times, it takes 10 minutes to craft a disguise that involves moderate changes to your Appearance, and 30 minutes for one that requires more extensive changes.

Activity	DC
Cover injuries or distinguishing marks	10
Spot a disguise being used by someone else	15
Copy a humanoid's appearance	20

Gaming Set

Proficiency with a gaming set applies to one type of game, such as Three-Dragon Ante or games of chance that use dice.

Components. A gaming set has all the pieces needed to play a specific game or type of game, such as a complete deck of cards or a board and tokens.

History. Your mastery of a game includes knowledge of its History, as well as of important events it was connected to or prominent historical figures involved with it.

Insight. Playing games with someone is a good way to gain understanding of their Personality, granting you a better ability to discern their lies from their truths and read their mood.

Sleight of Hand. Sleight of Hand is a useful skill for cheating at a game, as it allows you to swap pieces, palm cards, or alter a die roll. Alternatively, engrossing a target in a game by manipulating the Components with dexterous movements is a great distraction for a pickpocketing attempt.

Activity	DC
Catch a player cheating	15
Gain insight into an opponent's personality	15

Herbalism Kit

Proficiency with an Herbalism kit allows you to Identify Plants and safely collect their useful elements.

Components. An Herbalism kit includes pouches to store herbs, clippers and leather gloves for collecting Plants, a mortar and pestle, and several glass jars.

Arcana. Your knowledge of the Nature and uses of herbs can add Insight to your magical studies that deal with Plants and your attempts to Identify Potions.

Investigation. When you inspect an area overgrown with Plants, your Proficiency can help you pick out details and clues that others might miss.

Medicine. Your mastery of herbalism improves your ability to treat illnesses and wounds by augmenting your methods of care with medicinal Plants.

Nature and Survival. When you Travel in the wild, your skill in herbalism makes it easier to Identify Plants and spot sources of food that others might overlook.

Identify Plants. You can Identify most Plants with a quick inspection of their Appearance and smell.

Activity	DC
Find plants	15
Identify poison	20

Leatherworker's Tools

Knowledge of leatherworking extends to lore concerning animal hides and their Properties. It also confers knowledge of Leather Armor and similar goods.

Components. Leatherworker’s tools include a knife, a small mallet, an edger, a hole punch, thread, and leather scraps.

Arcana. Your Expertise in working with leather grants you added Insight when you inspect magic items crafted from leather, such as boots and some cloaks.

Investigation. You gain added Insight when studying leather items or clues related to them, as you draw on your knowledge of leather to pick out details that others would overlook.

Identify Hides. When looking at a hide or a leather item, you can determine the source of the leather and any Special Techniques used to treat it. For example, you can spot the difference between leather crafted using dwarven methods and leather crafted using halfling methods.

Activity	DC
Modify a leather item's appearance	10
Determine a leather item's history	20

Musical Instruments

Proficiency with a musical Instrument indicates you are familiar with the Techniques used to play it. You also have knowledge of some songs commonly performed with that Instrument.

History. Your Expertise aids you in recalling lore related to your Instrument.

Performance. Your ability to put on a good show is improved when you incorporate an Instrument into your act.

Compose a Tune. As part of a Long Rest, you can compose a new tune and lyrics for your Instrument. You might use this ability to impress a noble or spread scandalous rumors with a catchy tune.

Activity	DC
Identify a tune	10
Improvise a tune	20

Painter's Supplies

Proficiency with painter’s supplies represents your ability to paint and draw. You also acquire an understanding of art History, which can aid you in examining works of art.

Components. Painter’s supplies include an easel, canvas, paints, brushes, charcoal sticks, and a palette.

Arcana, History, Religion. Your Expertise aids you in uncovering lore of any sort that is attached to a work of art, such as the magical Properties of a painting or the Origins of a strange mural found in a dungeon.

Investigation, Perception. When you inspect a painting or a similar work of visual art, your knowledge of the practices behind creating it can grant you additional Insight.

Painting and Drawing. As part of a short or Long Rest, you can produce a simple work of art. Although your work might lack precision, you can Capture an image or a scene, or make a quick copy of a piece of art you saw.

Activity	DC
Paint an accurate portrait	10
Create a painting with a hidden message	20

Potter's Tools

Potter’s tools are used to create a variety of ceramic Objects, most typically pots and similar vessels.

Components. Potter’s tools include potter’s needles, ribs, scrapers, a knife, and calipers.

History. Your Expertise aids you in identifying ceramic Objects, including when they were created and their likely place or culture of Origin.

Investigation, Perception. You gain additional Insight when inspecting ceramics, uncovering clues others would overlook by spotting minor irregularities.

Reconstruction. By examining pottery shards, you can determine an object’s original, intact form and its likely Purpose.

Activity	DC
Determine what a vessel once held	10
Create a serviceable pot	15
Find a weak point in a ceramic object	20

Thieves' Tools

Perhaps the most Common tools used by Adventurers, thieves’ tools are designed for picking locks and foiling traps. Proficiency with the tools also grants you a general knowledge of traps and locks.

Components. Thieves’ tools include a small file, a set of lock picks, a small mirror mounted on a metal handle, a set of narrow-bladed scissors, and a pair of pliers.

History. Your knowledge of traps grants you Insight when answering questions about locations that are renowned for their traps.

Investigation and Perception. You gain additional Insight when looking for traps, because you have learned a variety of Common signs that betray their presence.

Set a Trap. Just as you can disable traps, you can also set them. As part of a Short Rest, you can create a trap using items you have on hand. The total of your check becomes the DC for someone else’s attempt to discover or disable the trap. The trap deals damage appropriate to the materials used in Crafting it (such as poison or a weapon) or damage equal to half the total of your check, whichever the DM deems appropriate.

Activity	DC
Pick a lock	Varies
Disable a trap	Varies

Vehicles (Land and Water)

Proficiency with Land Vehicles covers a wide range of options, from Chariots and howdahs to wagons and carts. Proficiency with Water Vehicles covers anything that navigates waterways. Proficiency with vehicles grants the knowledge needed to handle vehicles of that type, along with knowledge of how to repair and maintain them.

In addition, a character proficient with Water Vehicles is knowledgeable about anything a professional Sailor would be familiar with, such as information about The Sea and islands, Tying Knots, and assessing weather and sea Conditions.

Arcana. When you study a magic vehicle, this tool Proficiency aids you in uncovering lore or determining how the vehicle operates.

Investigation, Perception. When you inspect a vehicle for clues or hidden information, your Proficiency aids you in noticing things that others might miss.

Vehicle Handling. When piloting a vehicle, you can apply your Proficiency bonus to the vehicle’s AC and Saving Throws.

Activity	DC
Navigate rough terrain or waters	10
Assess a vehicle's condition	15
Take a tight corner at high speed	20

Woodcarver's Tools

Woodcarver’s tools allow you to craft intricate Objects from wood, such as wooden tokens or Arrows.

Components. Woodcarver’s tools consist of a knife, a gouge, and a small saw.

Arcana, History. Your Expertise lends you additional Insight when you examine wooden Objects, such as figurines or Arrows.

Nature. Your knowledge of wooden Objects gives you some added Insight when you examine trees.

Repair. As part of a Short Rest, you can repair a single damaged wooden object.

Craft Arrows. As part of a Short Rest, you can craft up to five Arrows. As part of a Long Rest, you can craft up to twenty. You must have enough wood on hand to produce them.

Activity	DC
Craft a small wooden figurine	10
Carve an intricate pattern in wood	15

Item	Cost	Weight
Artisan's Tools
Alchemist's supplies	50 gp	8 lb.
Brewer's supplies	20 gp	9 lb.
Calligrapher's supplies	10 gp	5 lb.
Carpenter's tools	8 gp	6 lb.
Cartographer's tools	15 gp	6 lb.
Cobbler's tools	5 gp	5 lb.
Cook's utensils	1 gp	8 lb.
Glassblower's tools	30 gp	5 lb.
Jeweler's tools	25 gp	2 lb.
Leatherworker's tools	5 gp	5 lb.
Mason's tools	10 gp	8 lb.
Painter's supplies	10 gp	5 lb.
Potter's tools	10 gp	3 lb.
Smith's tools	20 gp	8 lb.
Tinker's tools	50 gp	10 lb.
Weaver's tools	1 gp	5 lb.
Woodcarver's tools	1 gp	5 lb.
Disguise kit	25 gp	3 lb.
Forgery kit	15 gp	5 lb.
Gaming set
Dice set	1 sp	—
Chess set	1 gp	1/2 lb.
Playing card set	5 sp	—
	1 gp	—
Herbalism kit	5 gp	3 lb.
Musical Instruments
Bagpipes	30 gp	6 lb.
Drum	6 gp	3 lb.
Dulcimer	25 gp	10 lb.
Flute	2 gp	1 lb.
Lute	35 gp	2 lb.
Lyre	30 gp	2 lb.
Horn	3 gp	2 lb.
Pan flute	12 gp	2 lb.
Shawm	2 gp	1 lb.
Viol	30 gp	1 lb.
Navigator's tools	25 gp	2 lb.
Poisoner's kit	50 gp	2 lb.
Thieves' tools	25 gp	1 lb.
Vehicles (land or water)	—	—

Calligrapher's Supplies

Calligraphy treats writing as a delicate, beautiful art. Calligraphers produce text that is pleasing to the eye, using a style that is difficult to forge. Their supplies also give them some ability to examine scripts and determine if they are legitimate, since a calligrapher’s Training involves long hours of studying writing and attempting to replicate its style and design.

Components. Calligrapher’s supplies include ink, a dozen sheets of Parchment, and three quills.

Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deciphering the content of magical writings, Proficiency with these supplies can aid in identifying who wrote a script of a magical Nature.

History. This tool Proficiency can augment the benefit of successful checks made to analyze or investigate ancient writings, Scrolls, or other texts, including runes etched in stone or messages in frescoes or other displays.

Decipher Treasure Map. This tool Proficiency grants you Expertise in examining maps. You can make an Intelligence check to determine a map’s age, whether a map includes any hidden messages, or similar facts.

Activity	DC
Identify writer of nonmagical script	10
Determine writer's state of mind	15
Spot forged text	15
Forge a signature	20

Cartographer's Tools

Using cartographer’s tools, you can create accurate maps to make Travel easier for yourself and those who come after you. These maps can range from large-scale depictions of Mountain ranges to diagrams that show the layout of a dungeon level.

Components. Cartographer’s tools consist of a quill, ink, Parchment, a pair of compasses, calipers, and a ruler.

Arcana, History, Religion. You can use your knowledge of maps and locations to unearth more detailed information when you use these Skills. For instance, you might spot hidden messages in a map, Identify when the map was made to determine if geographical features have changed since then, and so forth.

Nature. Your familiarity with physical geography makes it easier for you to answer questions or solve issues relating to the terrain around you.

Survival. Your understanding of geography makes it easier to find paths to civilization, to predict areas where villages or towns might be found, and to avoid Becoming Lost. You have studied so many maps that Common patterns, such as how trade routes evolve and where Settlements arise in relation to geographic locations, are familiar to you.

Craft a Map. While traveling, you can Draw a Map as you go in addition to engaging in other activity.

Activity	DC
Determine a map's age and origin	10
Estimate direction and distance to a landmark	15
Discern that a map is fake	15
Fill in a missing part of a map	20

Cook's Utensils

Adventuring is a hard life. With a cook along on the journey, your meals will be much better than the typical mix of hardtack and dried fruit.

Components. Cook’s utensils include a metal pot, knives, forks, a stirring spoon, and a ladle.

History. Your knowledge of cooking Techniques allows you to assess the social patterns involved in a culture’s eating habits.

Medicine. When administering treatment, you can transform Medicine that is bitter or sour into a pleasing concoction.

Survival. When Foraging for food, you can make do with ingredients you scavenge that others would be unable to transform into nourishing meals.

Prepare Meals. As part of a Short Rest, you can prepare a tasty meal that helps your Companions regain their Strength. You and up to five Creatures of your choice regain 1 extra hit point per Hit Die spent during a Short Rest, provided you have access to your cook’s utensils and sufficient food.

Activity	DC
Create a typical meal	10
Duplicate a meal	10
Spot poison or impurities in food	15
Create a gourmet meal	15

Forgery Kit

A Forgery kit is designed to duplicate documents and to make it easier to copy a person’s seal or signature.

Components. A Forgery kit includes several different types of ink, a variety of parchments and papers, several quills, seals and Sealing wax, gold and silver leaf, and small tools to sculpt melted wax to mimic a seal.

Arcana. A Forgery kit can be used in conjunction with the Arcana skill to determine if a magic item is real or fake.

Deception. A well-crafted forgery, such as papers proclaiming you to be a noble or a writ that grants you safe Passage, can lend credence to a lie.

History. A Forgery kit combined with your knowledge of History improves your ability to create fake historical documents or to tell if an old document is authentic.

Investigation. When you examine Objects, Proficiency with a Forgery kit is useful for determining how an object was made and whether it is genuine.

Other Tools. Knowledge of other tools makes your forgeries that much more believable. For example, you could combine Proficiency with a Forgery kit and Proficiency with cartographer’s tools to make a fake map.

Quick Fake. As part of a Short Rest, you can produce a forged document no more than one page in length. As part of a Long Rest, you can produce a document that is up to four pages long. Your Intelligence check using a Forgery kit determines the DC for someone else’s Intelligence (Investigation) check to spot the fake.

Activity	DC
Mimic handwriting	15
Duplicate a wax seal	20

Glassblower's Tools

Someone who is proficient with glassblower’s tools has not only the ability to shape glass, but also specialized knowledge of the methods used to produce glass Objects.

Components. The tools include a blowpipe, a small marver, blocks, and tweezers. You need a source of heat to work glass.

Arcana, History. Your knowledge of glassmaking Techniques aids you when you examine glass Objects, such as potion bottles or glass items found in a Treasure hoard. For instance, you can study how a glass potion bottle has been changed by its Contents to help determine a potion’s Effects. (A potion might leave behind a residue, deform the glass, or stain it.)

Investigation. When you study an area, your knowledge can aid you if the clues include broken glass or glass Objects.

Identify Weakness. With 1 minute of study, you can Identify the weak points in a glass object. Any damage dealt to the object by striking a weak spot is doubled.

Activity	DC
Identify source of glass	10
Determine what a glass object once held	20

Jeweler's Tools

Training with jeweler’s tools includes the basic Techniques needed to beautify gems. It also gives you Expertise in identifying precious stones.

Components. Jeweler’s tools consist of a small saw and Hammer, files, pliers, and tweezers.

Arcana. Proficiency with jeweler’s tools grants you knowledge about the reputed mystical uses of gems. This Insight proves handy when you make Arcana checks related to gems or gem-encrusted items.

Investigation. When you inspect jeweled Objects, your Proficiency with jeweler’s tools aids you in picking out clues they might hold.

Identify Gems. You can Identify gems and determine their value at a glance.

Activity	DC
Modify a gem's appearance	15
Determine a gem's history	20

Mason's Tools

Mason’s tools allow you to craft stone Structures, including walls and buildings crafted from brick.

Components. Mason’s tools consist of a trowel, a Hammer, a chisel, brushes, and a square.

History. Your Expertise aids you in identifying a stone building’s date of construction and Purpose, along with Insight into who might have built it.

Investigation. You gain additional Insight when inspecting areas within stone Structures.

Perception. You can spot irregularities in stone walls or floors, making it easier to find trap doors and Secret Passages.

Demolition. Your knowledge of masonry allows you to spot weak points in brick walls. You deal double damage to such Structures with your weapon attacks.

Activity	DC
Chisel a small hole in a stone wall	10
Find a weak point in a stone wall	15

Navigator's Tools

Proficiency with navigator’s tools helps you determine a true course based on observing the stars. It also grants you Insight into charts and maps while developing your sense of direction.

Components. Navigator’s tools include a sextant, a compass, calipers, a ruler, Parchment, ink, and a quill.

Survival. Knowledge of navigator’s tools helps you avoid Becoming Lost and also grants you Insight into the most likely Location for roads and Settlements.

Sighting. By taking careful measurements, you can determine your position on a nautical chart and the time of day.

Activity	DC
Plot a course	10
Discover your position on a nautical chart	15

Poisoner's Kit

A poisoner’s kit is a Favored resource for thieves, assassins, and others who engage in skulduggery. It allows you to apply Poisons and create them from various materials. Your knowledge of Poisons also helps you treat them.

Components. A poisoner’s kit includes glass vials, a mortar and pestle, chemicals, and a glass stirring rod.

History. Your Training with Poisons can help you when you try to recall facts about infamous poisonings.

Investigation, Perception. Your knowledge of Poisons has taught you to handle those substances carefully, giving you an edge when you inspect Poisoned Objects or try to extract clues from events that involve poison.

Medicine. When you treat the Victim of a poison, your knowledge grants you added Insight into how to provide the best care to your patient.

Nature, Survival. Working with Poisons enables you to acquire lore about which Plants and animals are poisonous.

Handle Poison. Your Proficiency allows you to handle and apply a poison without risk of exposing yourself to its Effects.

Activity	DC
Spot a poisoned object	10
Determine the effects of a poison	20

Smith's Tools

Smith’s tools allow you to work metal, heating it to alter its shape, repair damage, or work raw ingots into useful items.

Components. Smith’s tools include hammers, tongs, charcoal, rags, and a Whetstone.

Arcana and History. Your Expertise lends you additional Insight when examining metal Objects, such as Weapons.

Investigation. You can spot clues and make deductions that others might overlook when an Investigation involves armor, Weapons, or other metalwork.

Repair. With access to your tools and an open flame hot enough to make metal pliable, you can restore 10 Hit Points to a damaged metal object for each hour of work.

Activity	DC
Sharpen a dull blade	10
Repair a suit of armor	15
Sunder a nonmagical metal object	15

Tinker's Tools

A set of tinker’s tools is designed to enable you to repair many mundane Objects. Though you can’t manufacture much with tinker’s tools, you can mend torn clothes, sharpen a worn sword, and patch a tattered suit of Chain Mail.

Components. Tinker’s tools include a variety of hand tools, thread, needles, a Whetstone, scraps of cloth and leather, and a small pot of glue.

History. You can determine the age and Origin of Objects, even if you have only a few pieces remaining from the original.

Investigation. When you inspect a damaged object, you gain knowledge of how it was damaged and how long ago.

Repair. You can restore 10 Hit Points to a damaged object for each hour of work. For any object, you need access to the raw materials required to repair it. For metal Objects, you need access to an open flame hot enough to make the metal pliable.

Activity	DC
Temporarily repair a disabled device	10
Repair an item in half the time	15
Improvise a temporary item using scraps	20

Weaver's Tools

Weaver’s tools allow you to create cloth and tailor it into articles of clothing.

Components. Weaver’s tools include thread, needles, and scraps of cloth. You know how to work a loom, but such Equipment is too large to transport.

Arcana, History. Your Expertise lends you additional Insight when examining cloth Objects, including cloaks and robes.

Investigation. Using your knowledge of the process of creating cloth Objects, you can spot clues and make deductions that others would overlook when you examine tapestries, upholstery, clothing, and other woven items.

Repair. As part of a Short Rest, you can repair a single damaged cloth object.

Craft Clothing. Assuming you have access to sufficient cloth and thread, you can create an outfit for a creature as part of a Long Rest.

Activity	DC
Repurpose cloth	10
Mend a hole in a piece of cloth	10
Tailor an outfit	15