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'''Consumables''' are {{SmallIcon|Consumables Icon.png}}'''Single Use''' items that are used up when activated. Due to their limited uses, they should be employed when the circumstances require it.
'''Consumables''' are {{SmallIcon|Consumables Icon.png}}'''Single Use''' items that are used up when activated. Due to their limited uses, they should be employed when the circumstances require it. However, most of them can still be regularly found in the inventories of many [[traders]] where they are refreshed regularly, thus allowing them become a staple of certain fighting styles.  


== Ammunition ==
== Arrows ==
''Main article: [[Ammunition]]''
''Main article: [[Arrows]]''


'''[[Ammunition]]''' items are consumables that use the {{SmallIcon|Throw Icon.png}} [[Throw]] action or Ranged [[Weapon]]s to deal damage and apply additional effects, such as creating [[Surface|Surfaces]].
'''Arrows''' are '''Consumables''' that are fired from ranged weapons to deal extra damage, create [[Surface|Surfaces]], inflict [[Conditions]] or produce other effects.
 
== Camp Supplies ==
''Main article: [[Camp Supplies]]''
 
'''Camp Supplies''' are '''Consumables''' such as [[#Food|Food]] and [[#Drinks|Drinks]] which allow characters to perform a [[Long Rest]], restoring all [[Hit Points]] and expended [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]].
 
== Coatings ==
''Main article: [[Coatings]]''
 
'''Coatings''' are '''Consumables''' that can be thrown, or alternatively, applied to weapons to allow them to inflict various status effects or increase their damage.
 
== Dyes ==
''Main article: [[Dyes]]''
 
'''Dyes''' are '''Consumables''' that can be combined with an equipment item to alter the colours of fabric, leather and metal.
 
==Elixirs==
''Main article: [[Elixirs]]''
 
'''Elixirs''' are '''Consumables''' that grant [[Damage Types#Resistance|Resistance]] or other beneficial effects when consumed. Unlike '''Potions''', Elixirs last until a long rest.
 
== Grenades ==
''Main article: [[Grenades]]''
 
[[Grenade]]s are '''Consumables''' that can be used with the [[Throw]] action to create [[Surface]]s, inflict [[Conditions]], or deal damage.


== Potions ==
== Potions ==
''Main article: [[Potions]]''
''Main article: [[Potions]]''


'''[[Potions]]''' are consumables that restore [[Hit Points]] or grant other [[Condition|Effects]] when consumed.
'''Potions''' are '''Consumables''' that can be used to restore [[Hit Points]] or grant other [[Condition|Effects]] when consumed. Some of them can also be thrown for an area effect.


== Scrolls ==
== Scrolls ==
''Main article: [[Scrolls]]''
''Main article: [[Scrolls]]''


'''[[Scrolls]]''' are magical consumables that allow characters to cast [[Spells#List of Spells|Spells]] without expending [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. '''Scrolls''' can be very useful in situations when you do not have any [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] left to cast [[Spells#List Of Spells|Spells]].
'''Scrolls''' are '''Consumables''' that allow characters to cast [[Spells]] without expending [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] or being a spellcasting class capable of casting the required spell.  


You can cast any [[Spells#List of Spells|Spell]] with the appropriate scroll, even if the spell's level is higher than your highest-level [[Spells#Spell Slots|spell slots]].
== Miscellaneous ==


== Camp Supplies ==
=== Environmental ===
''Main article: [[Camp Supplies]]''
These items are (usually) found in the environment, rather than as loot, and can't be consumed, but must be damaged to activate any effects.
 
* {{LgItemIcon|Acid Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Brine Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Firewine Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Nautiloid Tank}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Oil Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Runepowder Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Smokepowder Barrel}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Water Barrel}}
 
=== Tools ===
* {{LgItemIcon|Thieves' Tools}}
* {{LgItemIcon|Trap Disarm Toolkit}}
 
=== Other ===
For consumables that have no obvious beneficial use, see:
* [[Miscellaneous#Consumables|Miscellaneous: Consumables]]
 
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[[Camp Supplies]] are a type of consumable that allow characters to take a [[Long Rest]].
[[Category:Consumables]]
[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]]
[[Category:Items]]

Latest revision as of 21:01, 2 May 2024

Consumables are Single Use items that are used up when activated. Due to their limited uses, they should be employed when the circumstances require it. However, most of them can still be regularly found in the inventories of many traders where they are refreshed regularly, thus allowing them become a staple of certain fighting styles.

Arrows[edit | edit source]

Main article: Arrows

Arrows are Consumables that are fired from ranged weapons to deal extra damage, create Surfaces, inflict Conditions or produce other effects.

Camp Supplies[edit | edit source]

Main article: Camp Supplies

Camp Supplies are Consumables such as Food and Drinks which allow characters to perform a Long Rest, restoring all Hit Points and expended Spell Slots.

Coatings[edit | edit source]

Main article: Coatings

Coatings are Consumables that can be thrown, or alternatively, applied to weapons to allow them to inflict various status effects or increase their damage.

Dyes[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dyes

Dyes are Consumables that can be combined with an equipment item to alter the colours of fabric, leather and metal.

Elixirs[edit | edit source]

Main article: Elixirs

Elixirs are Consumables that grant Resistance or other beneficial effects when consumed. Unlike Potions, Elixirs last until a long rest.

Grenades[edit | edit source]

Main article: Grenades

Grenades are Consumables that can be used with the Throw action to create Surfaces, inflict Conditions, or deal damage.

Potions[edit | edit source]

Main article: Potions

Potions are Consumables that can be used to restore Hit Points or grant other Effects when consumed. Some of them can also be thrown for an area effect.

Scrolls[edit | edit source]

Main article: Scrolls

Scrolls are Consumables that allow characters to cast Spells without expending Spell Slots or being a spellcasting class capable of casting the required spell.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

Environmental[edit | edit source]

These items are (usually) found in the environment, rather than as loot, and can't be consumed, but must be damaged to activate any effects.

Tools[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]

For consumables that have no obvious beneficial use, see: