UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
400 gpCloak of Elvenkind
While wearing this cloak with its hood up, Wisdom (Perception) checks made to see you have disadvantage, and you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide.
🟢 RARITY TIER: UNCOMMON (101 - 500 GP)
Uncommon Magic Items 5e Compendium
The definitive guide to uncommon magic items 5e and the best uncommon magic items 5e. Explore essential class focuses, mobility gear, and combat multipliers for Tier 2 adventuring.
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UncommonWondrous Item
350 gpBoots of Elvenkind
While you wear these boots, your steps make no sound, regardless of the surface you are walking across. You also have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks that rely on moving silently.
UncommonWondrous Item (Holy Symbol)Attunement
500 gpAmulet of the Devout +1
While wearing this holy symbol, you gain a +1 bonus to spell attack rolls and the saving throw DCs of your spells. Additionally, you can use your Channel Divinity feature one additional time per day.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
450 gpDragonhide Belt +1
While wearing this belt, you gain a +1 bonus to the saving throw DCs of your ki features. Once per day, you can use an action to roll your Martial Arts die and regain ki points equal to the number rolled.
UncommonWondrous Item (Tattoo)Attunement
450 gpEldritch Claw Tattoo
Your unarmed strikes are considered magical with a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls. As a bonus action, you can activate Eldritch Maul for 1 minute, extending reach to 30 ft with an extra 1d6 force damage per hit.
UncommonWeapon (Sickle / Focus)Attunement
500 gpMoon Sickle +1
Grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls, as well as +1 to druid/ranger spell attack rolls and save DCs. When you cast a healing spell, roll 1d4 and add the result to the hit points restored.
UncommonWondrous Item (Focus)Attunement
500 gpBloodwell Vial +1
Grants a +1 bonus to sorcerer spell attack rolls and save DCs. When you spend hit dice during a short rest while wearing the vial, you regain 5 sorcery points once per dawn.
UncommonRodAttunement
500 gpRod of the Pact Keeper +1
While holding this rod, you gain a +1 bonus to warlock spell attack rolls and spell save DCs. You can also use an action to regain one expended warlock spell slot once per long rest.
UncommonWondrous Item (Spellbook)Attunement
500 gpArcane Grimoire +1
Functions as a spellbook and arcane focus. Grants a +1 bonus to wizard spell attack rolls and save DCs. When you use Arcane Recovery, you can increase the total spell slot levels recovered by 1.
UncommonWondrous Item (Instrument)Attunement
500 gpRhythm Maker's Drum +1
Grants a +1 bonus to bard spell attack rolls and save DCs. You can also use an action to regain one expended use of your Bardic Inspiration once per day.
UncommonWeapon (Any)
400 gpWeapon, +1
You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. It emits a faint glow when drawn under moonlight or in battle.
UncommonArmor (Shield)
350 gpShield, +1
While holding this shield, you gain a +1 bonus to AC in addition to the shield's normal +2 AC benefit (total +3 AC).
UncommonWondrous Item
400 gpBag of Holding
This bag has an interior space considerably larger than its outside dimensions: roughly 2 feet in diameter at the mouth and 4 feet deep. It holds up to 500 pounds and 64 cubic feet while always weighing 15 pounds.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
500 gpWinged Boots
While you wear these boots, you have a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can fly for up to 4 hours, all at once or in shorter spurts of 1 minute, recharging 2 hours for every 12 hours unused.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
450 gpGauntlets of Ogre Power
Your Strength score is set to 19 while you wear these heavy iron-banded gauntlets. They have no effect on you if your Strength is already 19 or higher.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
450 gpHeadband of Intellect
Your Intelligence score is set to 19 while you wear this silver headband inlaid with small sapphires. It has no effect if your Intelligence is already 19 or higher.
UncommonArmor (Shield)
400 gpSentinel Shield
While holding this shield, you have advantage on initiative rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks. The front of the shield is emblazoned with a wide watchful eye.
UncommonWand
400 gpWand of Magic Missiles
This wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more charges to cast the Magic Missile spell from it without requiring spell components.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
400 gpPearl of Power
While this lustrous pearl is on your person, you can use an action to speak its command word and regain one expended spell slot of up to 3rd level once per day.
UncommonWondrous Item
450 gpBroom of Flying
This wooden broom allows you to fly with a speed of 50 feet (or 30 feet carrying up to 400 pounds). It can also be commanded to travel independently up to 1 mile to meet you.
UncommonWondrous Item
400 gpInsignia of Claws
While wearing this jewel-encrusted medallion, your natural weapons and unarmed strikes count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistances, and gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
UncommonWondrous ItemAttunement
450 gpCloak of Protection
You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class and all saving throws while wearing this finely woven, enchanted cloak.
The Best Uncommon Magic Items 5e Ranked
In 5th Edition D&D, uncommon magic items 5e mark a significant turning point in character capability. Unlike common novelty items, uncommon items offer potent statistical bonuses, flight speeds, and spell recovery mechanisms that remain relevant well into Tier 3 and Tier 4 play.
Top 5 Must-Have Best Uncommon Magic Items 5e
- Winged Boots & Broom of Flying: Provide sustained, non-concentration flight speed, allowing martial characters and casters to bypass ground-based battlefield hazards.
- Class Spellcasting Focuses (+1): Items like the Amulet of the Devout, Dragonhide Belt, Moon Sickle, and Arcane Grimoire raise spell save DCs and restore class resources like Ki, Channel Divinity, and Sorcery points.
- Cloak of Elvenkind: Grants continuous Stealth advantage and imposes disadvantage on enemy Perception checks, making it an essential stealth multiplier for rogues and rangers.
- Gauntlets of Ogre Power: Instantly resets Strength to 19, allowing half-casters and gish builds to optimize secondary stats like Constitution and Charisma without falling behind in melee hit chance.
- Bag of Holding: Resolves party encumbrance limits permanently, allowing storage of up to 500 pounds of heavy dungeon treasure.
Pricing and Awarding Uncommon Items in Campaigns
The Dungeon Master's Guide suggests a baseline price of 101 to 500 GP for uncommon magic items. Crafting an uncommon item requires 2 workweeks of downtime and 200 GP in rare materials (or 100 GP and 3 days for consumable potions and scrolls).