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{{Aside|Hyrulean Downtime|These rules are meant to completely replace the downtime used in ''D&D''.  These rules are specifically meant to allow downtime to be something between game sessions that don't need to directly involve a DM, be simpler to follow, and feel more natural at the rapid pace of adventure found in video games like ''Zelda.''  If your DM prefers it, the normal downtime rules for D&D—either those in the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' or those in ''Xanathar's Guide to Everything''—can be used with Legends of Hyrule.  Due to copyright protection, those rules will not be reproduced here.}}
 
{{Aside|Hyrulean Downtime|These rules are meant to completely replace the downtime used in ''D&D''.  These rules are specifically meant to allow downtime to be something between game sessions that don't need to directly involve a DM, be simpler to follow, and feel more natural at the rapid pace of adventure found in video games like ''Zelda.''  If your DM prefers it, the normal downtime rules for D&D—either those in the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' or those in ''Xanathar's Guide to Everything''—can be used with Legends of Hyrule.  Due to copyright protection, those rules will not be reproduced here.}}
 
{{RaceText}}<div style="max-width: {{EntryWidth}};">Any substantial time between adventures is called '''downtime'''.  Downtime could range from a few in-game hours to a few months, or whatever the DM decides will fit the campaign.  These rules are designed so "downtime" occurs between each real-life game session, but that needn't necessarily be the case.  Players can only undertake downtime activities during downtime or when the DM calls for them.  Each player-character can normally undertake one '''downtime activity''' during downtime, but your DM may allot for more activities.{{a}}Normally each activity represents roughly a few days doing something other than adventuring, but this need not necessarily be the case. Each project represent as little as one hour or as much as one year, or whatever fits the world and circumstances as your narrator determines. Your ability to complete an activity might have much more to do with your motivation and luck than the amount of time available, after all.{{a}}It's assumed that during any amount of downtime in Hyrule, you find a way to cover your living expenses such as shelter and food.  You needn't expend your accumulated [[rupee]]s on rations or lodging unless your DM calls for it.{{a}}What follows are the default downtime activities you can choose from, but your DM might change or add to these depending on the location of downtime and the nature of your campaign.{{a}}Whenever you make an [[ability check]] as part of an activity, assume you can't use a temporary effect like [[spell]] to get an [[advantage]] or other increase to your ability check unless that effect grants this boon continuously for at least 24 hours.
 
{{RaceText}}<div style="max-width: {{EntryWidth}};">Any substantial time between adventures is called '''downtime'''.  Downtime could range from a few in-game hours to a few months, or whatever the DM decides will fit the campaign.  These rules are designed so "downtime" occurs between each real-life game session, but that needn't necessarily be the case.  Players can only undertake downtime activities during downtime or when the DM calls for them.  Each player-character can normally undertake one '''downtime activity''' during downtime, but your DM may allot for more activities.{{a}}Normally each activity represents roughly a few days doing something other than adventuring, but this need not necessarily be the case. Each project represent as little as one hour or as much as one year, or whatever fits the world and circumstances as your narrator determines. Your ability to complete an activity might have much more to do with your motivation and luck than the amount of time available, after all.{{a}}It's assumed that during any amount of downtime in Hyrule, you find a way to cover your living expenses such as shelter and food.  You needn't expend your accumulated [[rupee]]s on rations or lodging unless your DM calls for it.{{a}}What follows are the default downtime activities you can choose from, but your DM might change or add to these depending on the location of downtime and the nature of your campaign.{{a}}Whenever you make an [[ability check]] as part of an activity, assume you can't use a temporary effect like [[spell]] to get an [[advantage]] or other increase to your ability check unless that effect grants this boon continuously for at least 24 hours.
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==Craft==
 
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* Brew potions
 
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* Forge weapons
 
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* Prepare rations, cook
 
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==Rest==
 
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By recovering from your adventures, you gain [[advantage]] on the next saving throw you make against a disease or poison.  You also either fully regain hit points (if the downtime isn't long enough for a [[long rest]]), or gain {{thp}} equal to your level.
 
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If you spend 500 [[rupee]]s on professional services, you can also gain one of the following benefits for every 500 rupees you spend:
 
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* A curse afflicting you ends (per the {{Spell|Remove Curse}} spell)
 
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* One effect that prevents you from regaining {{hp}} ends
 
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* One [[ability score]] that has been reduced to less than its normal value
 
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==Retrain==
 
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You forget one Improvement you've previously acquired from your [[class]] (unless it was an ability score increase).  The lost Improvement can be replaced with another [[feat]] for which you qualify, or an an ability score increase normally afforded by an Improvement.  This activity can't be used to gain other special Improvements specific to each class, but it can be used to forget them.{{a}}Alternatively, you can use the "Retraining" feature of your initial class during this downtime instead of needing to level up.  You can still use it again when your level does increase.{{a}}Unless you are at 20th level, your level must increase before you can undertake this activity again.
 
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==Study==
 
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By pouring over tomes, interviewing experts, training, and scouring together knowledge, you can improve your repertoire of skills.  Make an {{int}} check against DC 20.  On a success, you gain a proficiency point per your initial [[classes|class]] which you can invest immediately or save for later.
 
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==Trade==
 
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By visiting a few different merchants in nearby locations, you can buy or sell any number of common items so long as you have enough [[rupee]]s.  You can buy any item listed on the pages for [[armor]], [[weapons]], [[gear]], [[tools]], [[goods]], and [[services]] for their listed cost in [[rupees]].  You can also sell any of these items to regain half (50%) of their cost in [[rupee]]s.  If you sell [[trade goods]] or [[gemstones]], you instead regain their full cost in rupees.{{a}}Buying or selling [[magic item]]s not listed on these pages is a little more difficult, and requires you to undertake the [[#Buy magic items|buy magic items]] or [[#Sell magic items|sell magic items]] activities instead.  Any items not listed on these pages&mdash;such as real estate, animals, or services&mdash;should either be discussed with your DM or not accomplished during downtime.
 
 
==Buy magic items==
 
==Buy magic items==
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Your DM is the ultimate arbiter of what magic items appear in your campaign, so consult them before undertaking this activity.{{a}}If a magic item has a specific rupee price listed on its page or appears on the [[gear]] page, you can buy or sell it as part of the [[#Trade|Trade]] activity.  This activity is only used for less common items.{{a}}First, decide if you want to search for a specific magic item or simply any magic items you can find.  The latter is much easier to accomplish.{{a}}Then, make an ability check to track down a reputable seller.  You can use either an {{int}} ([[Arcana]]) check to use your knowledge of magic itself, or an {{int}} ([[Investigation]]) check to rely on your connections and deductive abilities.  Unlike a normal ability check, you also add your character's level to the result.  Your result determines what items are for sale.{{a}}If you're looking for any magic item, see the following table for the items available and the asking price for each.  If you're looking for less expensive magic items, you can willingly lower your result.  Once you've rolled up or decided on your magic items, roll the item's asked price, then finally decide which of these items you'll buy if any.  You can always choose not to buy the rolled magic items; it just means your downtime activity is wasted.
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Your DM is the ultimate arbiter of what magic items appear in your campaign, so consult them before undertaking this activity.{{a}}If a magic item has a specific rupee price listed on its page or appears on the [[gear]] page, you can buy or sell it as part of the [[#Trade|Trade]] activity.  This activity is only used for less abundant items.{{a}}First, decide if you want to search for a specific magic item or simply any magic items you can find.  The latter is much easier to accomplish.{{a}}Then, make an ability check to track down a reputable seller.  You can use either an {{int}} ([[Arcana]]) check to use your knowledge of magic itself, or an {{int}} ([[Investigation]]) check to rely on your connections and deductive abilities.  Unlike a normal ability check, you also add your character's level to the result.  Your result determines what items are for sale.{{a}}If you're looking for any magic item, see the following table for the items available and the asking price for each.  If you're looking for less expensive magic items, you can willingly lower your result.  Once you've rolled up or decided on your magic items, roll the item's asked price, then finally decide which of these items you'll buy if any.  You can always choose not to buy the rolled magic items; it just means your downtime activity is wasted.
 
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! Result !! Specific Item !! Asking Price
 
! Result !! Specific Item !! Asking Price
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If you're looking for a specific item, you find it depending on its rarity and your result.  For any uncommon item, you need a 20 or higher.  For any rare item, you need a 30 or higher.  For a very rare item, you need a 40 or higher.  For a legendary item, you need a 50 or higher.  You can't normally look for a specific item of master rarity.  The item's price is rolled as shown for the item's type in the previous table.
 
If you're looking for a specific item, you find it depending on its rarity and your result.  For any uncommon item, you need a 20 or higher.  For any rare item, you need a 30 or higher.  For a very rare item, you need a 40 or higher.  For a legendary item, you need a 50 or higher.  You can't normally look for a specific item of master rarity.  The item's price is rolled as shown for the item's type in the previous table.
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==Craft==
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* Brew potions
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* Forge weapons
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* Prepare rations, cook
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==Rest==
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By recovering from your adventures, you gain [[advantage]] on the next saving throw you make against a disease or poison.  You also either fully regain hit points (if the downtime isn't long enough for a [[long rest]]), or gain {{thp}} equal to your level.
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If you spend 500 [[rupee]]s on professional services, you can also gain one of the following benefits for every 500 rupees you spend:
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* A curse afflicting you ends (per the {{Spell|Remove Curse}} spell)
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* One effect that prevents you from regaining {{hp}} ends
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* One [[ability score]] that has been reduced to less than its normal value
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==Retrain==
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You forget one Improvement you've previously acquired from your [[class]] (unless it was an ability score increase).  The lost Improvement can be replaced with another [[feat]] for which you qualify, or an an ability score increase normally afforded by an Improvement.  This activity can't be used to gain other special Improvements specific to each class, but it can be used to forget them.{{a}}Alternatively, you can use the "Retraining" feature of your initial class during this downtime instead of needing to level up.  You can still use it again when your level does increase.{{a}}Unless you are at 20th level, your level must increase before you can undertake this activity again.
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==Sell magic item==
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It takes some time to track down even one legitimate buyer for an item as prestigious as a magic item.  Each time you undertake this activity, you can scout for a buyer of a magic item you have.  Use the following list to roll the best offer you manage to find for your chosen item.  If you succeed on a DC 20 {{int}} ([[Arcana]] or [[Investigation]]) check or a DC 20 ([[Persuasion]]) check, you can roll twice and take either offer.  You can always refuse any offer, wasting this activity.  You can still undertake this activity again at the next opportunity to search for a new buyer or sell another item.
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{|
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| [[Common minor magic items|Common minor]] || 2d4 × 20 [[rupees]] <!--100-->
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| [[Common major magic items|Common major]] || 2d4 × 60 [[rupees]] <!--300-->
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| [[Uncommon minor magic items|Uncommon minor]] || 2d4 × 100 [[rupees]] <!--500-->
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| [[Uncommon major magic items|Uncommon major]] || 2d4 × 300 [[rupees]] <!--1500-->
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|-
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| [[Rare minor magic items|Rare minor]] || 2d4 × 500 [[rupees]] <!--2,500-->
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| [[Rare major magic items|Rare major]] || 2d4 × 1,500 [[rupees]] <!--7,500-->
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| [[Very rare minor magic items|Very rare]] || 2d4 × 2,500 [[rupees]] <!--12,500-->
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| [[Very rare major magic items|Very rare]] || 2d4 × 7,500 [[rupees]] <!--37,500-->
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| [[Legendary minor magic items|Legendary minor]] || 65,000 (2d4 × 12,500) [[rupees]] <!--65,000-->
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| [[Legendary major magic items|Legendary major]] || 200,000 (2d4 × 40,000) [[rupees]] <!--200,000-->
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==Study==
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By pouring over tomes, interviewing experts, training, and scouring together knowledge, you can improve your repertoire of skills.  Make an {{int}} check against DC 20.  On a success, you gain a proficiency point per your initial [[classes|class]] which you can invest immediately or save for later.
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==Trade==
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By visiting a few different merchants in nearby locations, you can buy or sell any number of common items so long as you have enough [[rupee]]s.  You can buy any item listed on the pages for [[armor]], [[weapons]], [[gear]], [[tools]], [[goods]], and [[services]] for their listed cost in [[rupees]].  You can also sell any of these items to regain half (50%) of their cost in [[rupee]]s.  If you sell [[trade goods]] or [[gemstones]], you instead regain their full cost in rupees.{{a}}Buying or selling [[magic item]]s not listed on these pages is a little more difficult, and requires you to undertake the [[#Buy magic items|buy magic items]] or [[#Sell magic items|sell magic items]] activity instead.  Any items not listed on these pages&mdash;such as real estate, animals, or services&mdash;should either be discussed with your DM or not accomplished during downtime.
 
==Work==
 
==Work==
 
You put your skills into freelance work or other honest means of earning some extra [[rupee]]s.  If your campaign centers around one city, you might even start running a regular business there.  You make one [[ability check]] to represent your effort over the entirety of downtime.  You can choose one of the following checks to make, plus any your DM deems appropriate:
 
You put your skills into freelance work or other honest means of earning some extra [[rupee]]s.  If your campaign centers around one city, you might even start running a regular business there.  You make one [[ability check]] to represent your effort over the entirety of downtime.  You can choose one of the following checks to make, plus any your DM deems appropriate:
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At the end of downtime, you gain a number of rupees equal to the result &times; 10.  If you added your proficiency bonus to the ability check, you instead gain a number of rupees equal to the result &times; 10 &times; your proficiency bonus.
 
At the end of downtime, you gain a number of rupees equal to the result &times; 10.  If you added your proficiency bonus to the ability check, you instead gain a number of rupees equal to the result &times; 10 &times; your proficiency bonus.
  
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==Alternatives==
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==Alternative activities==
 
Your DM might also offer some of the following options as an activity, depending on the nature of your campaign:
 
Your DM might also offer some of the following options as an activity, depending on the nature of your campaign:
 
* Tame or train an [[animal]]
 
* Tame or train an [[animal]]

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Hyrulean Downtime
These rules are meant to completely replace the downtime used in D&D. These rules are specifically meant to allow downtime to be something between game sessions that don't need to directly involve a DM, be simpler to follow, and feel more natural at the rapid pace of adventure found in video games like Zelda. If your DM prefers it, the normal downtime rules for D&D—either those in the Dungeon Master's Guide or those in Xanathar's Guide to Everything—can be used with Legends of Hyrule. Due to copyright protection, those rules will not be reproduced here.
Any substantial time between adventures is called downtime. Downtime could range from a few in-game hours to a few months, or whatever the DM decides will fit the campaign. These rules are designed so "downtime" occurs between each real-life game session, but that needn't necessarily be the case. Players can only undertake downtime activities during downtime or when the DM calls for them. Each player-character can normally undertake one downtime activity during downtime, but your DM may allot for more activities.
     Normally each activity represents roughly a few days doing something other than adventuring, but this need not necessarily be the case. Each project represent as little as one hour or as much as one year, or whatever fits the world and circumstances as your narrator determines. Your ability to complete an activity might have much more to do with your motivation and luck than the amount of time available, after all.
     It's assumed that during any amount of downtime in Hyrule, you find a way to cover your living expenses such as shelter and food. You needn't expend your accumulated rupees on rations or lodging unless your DM calls for it.
     What follows are the default downtime activities you can choose from, but your DM might change or add to these depending on the location of downtime and the nature of your campaign.
     Whenever you make an ability check as part of an activity, assume you can't use a temporary effect like spell to get an advantage or other increase to your ability check unless that effect grants this boon continuously for at least 24 hours.

Buy magic items

Your DM is the ultimate arbiter of what magic items appear in your campaign, so consult them before undertaking this activity.
     If a magic item has a specific rupee price listed on its page or appears on the gear page, you can buy or sell it as part of the Trade activity. This activity is only used for less abundant items.
     First, decide if you want to search for a specific magic item or simply any magic items you can find. The latter is much easier to accomplish.
     Then, make an ability check to track down a reputable seller. You can use either an Intelligence (Arcana) check to use your knowledge of magic itself, or an Intelligence (Investigation) check to rely on your connections and deductive abilities. Unlike a normal ability check, you also add your character's level to the result. Your result determines what items are for sale.
     If you're looking for any magic item, see the following table for the items available and the asking price for each. If you're looking for less expensive magic items, you can willingly lower your result. Once you've rolled up or decided on your magic items, roll the item's asked price, then finally decide which of these items you'll buy if any. You can always choose not to buy the rolled magic items; it just means your downtime activity is wasted.

Result Specific Item Asking Price
1-5 5 (2d4) random common minor magic items 200 (4d4 × 20) rupees
6-10 2 (1d3) random common major magic items 600 (4d4 × 60) rupees
11-15 5 (2d4) random uncommon minor magic items 1,000 (4d4 × 100) rupees
16-20 2 (1d3) random uncommon major magic items 3,000 (4d4 × 300) rupees
21-25 5 (2d4) random rare minor magic items 5,000 (4d4 × 500) rupees
26-30 2 (1d3) random rare major magic items 15,000 (4d4 × 1,500) rp
31-35 5 (2d4) random very rare minor magic items 25,000 (4d4 × 2,500) rp
36-40 2 (1d3) random very rare major magic items 75,000 (4d4 × 7,500) rp
41-45 5 (2d4) random legendary minor magic items 125,000 (4d4 × 12,500) rp
46+ 2 (1d3) random legendary major magic items 400,000 (4d4 × 40,000) rp

If you're looking for a specific item, you find it depending on its rarity and your result. For any uncommon item, you need a 20 or higher. For any rare item, you need a 30 or higher. For a very rare item, you need a 40 or higher. For a legendary item, you need a 50 or higher. You can't normally look for a specific item of master rarity. The item's price is rolled as shown for the item's type in the previous table.

Craft

This page or section is incomplete, and will eventually be expanded with more information.
  • Brew potions
  • Forge weapons
  • Prepare rations, cook

Rest

By recovering from your adventures, you gain advantage on the next saving throw you make against a disease or poison. You also either fully regain hit points (if the downtime isn't long enough for a long rest), or gain temporary heart points equal to your level. If you spend 500 rupees on professional services, you can also gain one of the following benefits for every 500 rupees you spend:

  • A curse afflicting you ends (per the remove curse spell)
  • One effect that prevents you from regaining heart points ends
  • One ability score that has been reduced to less than its normal value

Retrain

You forget one Improvement you've previously acquired from your class (unless it was an ability score increase). The lost Improvement can be replaced with another feat for which you qualify, or an an ability score increase normally afforded by an Improvement. This activity can't be used to gain other special Improvements specific to each class, but it can be used to forget them.
     Alternatively, you can use the "Retraining" feature of your initial class during this downtime instead of needing to level up. You can still use it again when your level does increase.
     Unless you are at 20th level, your level must increase before you can undertake this activity again.

Sell magic item

It takes some time to track down even one legitimate buyer for an item as prestigious as a magic item. Each time you undertake this activity, you can scout for a buyer of a magic item you have. Use the following list to roll the best offer you manage to find for your chosen item. If you succeed on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check or a DC 20 (Persuasion) check, you can roll twice and take either offer. You can always refuse any offer, wasting this activity. You can still undertake this activity again at the next opportunity to search for a new buyer or sell another item.

Common minor 2d4 × 20 rupees
Common major 2d4 × 60 rupees
Uncommon minor 2d4 × 100 rupees
Uncommon major 2d4 × 300 rupees
Rare minor 2d4 × 500 rupees
Rare major 2d4 × 1,500 rupees
Very rare 2d4 × 2,500 rupees
Very rare 2d4 × 7,500 rupees
Legendary minor 65,000 (2d4 × 12,500) rupees
Legendary major 200,000 (2d4 × 40,000) rupees

Study

By pouring over tomes, interviewing experts, training, and scouring together knowledge, you can improve your repertoire of skills. Make an Intelligence check against DC 20. On a success, you gain a proficiency point per your initial class which you can invest immediately or save for later.

Trade

By visiting a few different merchants in nearby locations, you can buy or sell any number of common items so long as you have enough rupees. You can buy any item listed on the pages for armor, weapons, gear, tools, goods, and services for their listed cost in rupees. You can also sell any of these items to regain half (50%) of their cost in rupees. If you sell trade goods or gemstones, you instead regain their full cost in rupees.
     Buying or selling magic items not listed on these pages is a little more difficult, and requires you to undertake the buy magic items or sell magic items activity instead. Any items not listed on these pages—such as real estate, animals, or services—should either be discussed with your DM or not accomplished during downtime.

Work

You put your skills into freelance work or other honest means of earning some extra rupees. If your campaign centers around one city, you might even start running a regular business there. You make one ability check to represent your effort over the entirety of downtime. You can choose one of the following checks to make, plus any your DM deems appropriate:

At the end of downtime, you gain a number of rupees equal to the result × 10. If you added your proficiency bonus to the ability check, you instead gain a number of rupees equal to the result × 10 × your proficiency bonus.

Alternative activities

Your DM might also offer some of the following options as an activity, depending on the nature of your campaign:

  • Tame or train an animal
  • Make an Charisma check to sow rumors that affect society
  • Gain renown, carouse, attend festivals, or engage in other social events with various outcomes
  • Make an Intelligence check to gain lore relevant to the world or the campaign
  • Undertake criminal activity, with greater risks but greater rewards than work
  • Invest in a business or run one yourself, which has an upfront cost but is more profitable than work
  • Trade in property, real estate, bonds, or other financial assets adventurers don't normally chase
  • Construct a strongholds, castle, or ship over several downtime activities
  • Employ mercenaries, artisans, or other professional workers
  • Make a Wisdom (Religion) check for religious activity that might earn subtle supernatural benefits
  • Succeed on a DC 15 Strength check to gain proficiency with all simple weapons
  • Succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence check to increase one of your ability scores by 1, to a maximum of 7
  • Gain an amount of experience points to catch up with higher-level members of your party
  • Require a downtime activity be used to raise your level
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