What RPG systems does Magic Item Forge support?

Magic Item Forge supports Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) and Shadowdark RPG. It offers three card templates: a parchment-themed D&D 5e Classic template, a dark-themed Shadowdark template, and a minimal Print Friendly template optimized for black-and-white printing.

Is Magic Item Forge free to use?

Yes, Magic Item Forge is completely free to use with no ads, no registration, and no account required. It runs entirely in your browser — no data is stored on any server. All your item data exists only in browser memory during your session.

What item types can I create?

You can create cards for the following item types: Weapon, Armor, Potion, Ring, Rod, Scroll, Staff, Wand, and Wondrous Item. Weapons support detailed properties like damage dice, damage type (acid, bludgeoning, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, piercing, poison, psychic, radiant, slashing, thunder), range, and special properties (ammunition, finesse, heavy, light, loading, reach, thrown, two-handed, versatile). Armor supports category (light, medium, heavy, shield), base AC, stealth disadvantage, and strength requirements.

Can I print magic item cards?

Yes. Magic Item Forge offers three print layouts: Default (2 cards per row on A4), Full Width (1 card spanning the full page width), and Standard Card Size (63mm × 88mm poker/MTG-sized cards, 3 per row). You can print directly or save as PDF using your browser's native print dialog. Cards use break-inside: avoid to prevent splitting across pages.

Can I add images to my item cards?

Yes. You can add images to your magic item cards either by providing a direct image URL or by uploading an image file via drag and drop or file picker. The image will appear on the card preview and in print.

What languages does Magic Item Forge support?

Magic Item Forge is available in English and German (Deutsch). All UI labels, placeholders, item types, rarities, damage types, weapon properties, and armor categories are fully translated. You can switch languages using the toggle buttons in the header.

Can I export and import my items?

Yes. You can export all your current items as a JSON file for backup or sharing, and import items from a previously exported JSON file. You can also save the card preview as a PNG image for sharing on social media or messaging apps.

How does Magic Item Forge compare to other D&D item card creators?

Magic Item Forge is unique because it is completely free with no ads or account required, supports both D&D 5e and Shadowdark RPG, runs entirely in the browser with no server dependency, offers three distinct card templates, supports poker-sized card printing (63×88mm), includes a rich text editor for descriptions, allows multiple items per session, and is available in multiple languages. It is purpose-built for tabletop RPG magic item cards rather than being a general-purpose card tool.

What is the Shadowdark RPG template?

The Shadowdark template is a dark-themed card design specifically styled for the Shadowdark RPG system by The Arcane Library. It features a dark background with light text, a distinct visual hierarchy, and styling that matches the Shadowdark RPG aesthetic. It supports the same item properties as the D&D template including gear slots which are specific to Shadowdark.

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⚔️ Magic Item Forge 🛡️

Free Online Magic Item Card Creator for D&D 5e & Shadowdark RPG

What is Magic Item Forge?

Magic Item Forge is a free, browser-based tool for creating and printing magic item cards for tabletop RPG campaigns. It supports Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) and Shadowdark RPG. Dungeon Masters and Game Masters can design custom magic item cards with full property configuration, then print them or save as PDF.

The app runs entirely in your browser — no account, no server, no data stored remotely. It's completely free with no ads or registration.

Features

Design custom magic item cards for D&D 5e and Shadowdark RPG
Three card templates: D&D 5e Classic (parchment-themed), Shadowdark (dark-themed), and Print Friendly (minimal, ink-saving)
Configure weapon properties: damage dice, damage type, range, versatile damage, and special properties (ammunition, finesse, heavy, light, loading, reach, thrown, two-handed, versatile)
Configure armor properties: AC, category (light, medium, heavy, shield), stealth disadvantage, strength requirement
Set rarity with color coding: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Very Rare, Legendary, Artifact
Set attunement requirements, charges, and recharge rates
Upload custom item images or provide image URLs
Rich text editor for descriptions (bold, italic, bullet lists)
Create multiple items at once in a single session
Three print layouts: Default (2-column), Full Width, Standard Card Size (63×88mm poker-sized, 3 per row)
Print cards or save as PDF using native browser print dialog
Save card preview as PNG image for sharing
Export and import items as JSON files
Multicard support: automatically split long descriptions across multiple cards
Available in English and German (Deutsch)
Fully client-side — no account, no server, no data stored remotely
Free to use, no ads, no registration required

Supported Item Types

Weapon, Armor, Potion, Ring, Rod, Scroll, Staff, Wand, and Wondrous Item.

Supported Rarities

Common (gray), Uncommon (green), Rare (blue), Very Rare (purple), Legendary (orange), and Artifact (crimson). Each rarity has a distinct color accent on the card.

Card Templates

D&D 5e Classic

A parchment-themed fantasy card with a rarity-colored accent bar at the top, ornamental dividers, and a footer ornament. Designed to match the aesthetic of official Dungeons & Dragons materials.

Shadowdark

A dark-themed card styled for the Shadowdark RPG system by The Arcane Library. Uses a dark background with light text and a distinct visual hierarchy that matches the Shadowdark RPG aesthetic.

Print Friendly

A minimal, ink-saving card template optimized for black-and-white printing. Clean layout with no heavy backgrounds or decorations.

Print Layouts

Default: 2 cards per row on A4, flexible height based on content
Full Width: 1 card per row, spanning the full page width
Standard Card Size: 63mm × 88mm (2.5" × 3.5") poker/MTG-sized cards, 3 per row

How to Create a Magic Item Card

Open Magic Item Forge — Navigate to item-forge.org in your browser. No account needed.
Enter item details — Fill in the item name, select type, choose rarity, and optionally set subtype and magical bonus.
Configure properties — For weapons: set damage dice, damage type, range, and properties. For armor: set category, base AC, stealth disadvantage, and strength requirement.
Add charges and description — Optionally enable charges. Write flavor text and a detailed description using the rich text editor.
Upload an image — Add a custom image via file upload or URL (optional).
Choose a template — Select D&D 5e Classic, Shadowdark, or Print Friendly. Preview your card in real time.
Print or save — Click the PDF button to print or save as PDF. Or save as PNG image for sharing.

Weapon Properties Reference

When creating weapon cards, you can configure the following properties:

Damage Dice: e.g., 1d8, 2d6
Damage Types: Acid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Force, Lightning, Necrotic, Piercing, Poison, Psychic, Radiant, Slashing, Thunder
Versatile Damage: e.g., 1d10 (two-handed damage)
Range: e.g., 20/60 ft.
Special Properties: Ammunition, Finesse, Heavy, Light, Loading, Range, Reach, Special, Thrown, Two-Handed, Versatile

Armor Properties Reference

Category: Light, Medium, Heavy, Shield
Base AC: e.g., 18
Stealth Disadvantage: Toggle on/off
Strength Requirement: e.g., 15

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magic Item Forge free?

Yes, Magic Item Forge is completely free to use. There are no ads, no premium tiers, no registration, and no account required. It's a fully open tool that runs in your browser.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Magic Item Forge requires no account, no login, and no registration. Just open the website and start creating cards. All data stays in your browser.

Does it work with Shadowdark RPG?

Yes. Magic Item Forge has a dedicated Shadowdark RPG card template with a dark-themed design that matches the Shadowdark RPG aesthetic. It also supports Shadowdark-specific properties like gear slots.

Can I print standard-sized cards (poker/MTG size)?

Yes. The Standard Card Size print layout produces cards at 63mm × 88mm (2.5" × 3.5"), which is the standard poker card size and the same as Magic: The Gathering cards. Three cards fit per row on A4 paper.

Can I create multiple items at once?

Yes. Use the "Add Item" button to create multiple cards in a single session. All cards appear in the preview and print together. Each item can have its own independent print layout setting.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. Magic Item Forge runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to or stored on any server. Your item data exists only in browser memory during your session. You can export items as JSON to save them locally.

Can I save my cards as images?

Yes. You can save the card preview as a PNG image using the PNG button, which is great for sharing on social media, Discord, or messaging apps.

What happens if my description is too long for one card?

Magic Item Forge supports multicard mode. When enabled, long descriptions are automatically split across multiple cards, with each continuation card clearly marked. This is especially useful for items with extensive mechanical descriptions.

How does Magic Item Forge compare to other D&D card creators?

Magic Item Forge is unique because it's completely free with no ads, supports both D&D 5e and Shadowdark RPG, runs entirely in the browser with zero server dependency, offers three distinct card templates and three print layouts including poker-sized cards, includes a rich text editor, supports multiple items per session with export/import, and is available in multiple languages.

What browsers are supported?

Magic Item Forge works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. JavaScript must be enabled.

Use Cases

Dungeon Masters creating custom magic items for D&D 5e campaigns
Game Masters preparing Shadowdark RPG session handouts
Creating printable item card handouts for players
Designing homebrew magic item cards
Generating PDF collections of magic items for campaign notes
Quick reference cards for session preparation
Sharing custom items as PNG images on Discord or social media

Technical Details

Framework: React 19 with TypeScript
Build Tool: Vite 7
Rich Text Editor: Tiptap 3
Analytics: Simple Analytics (privacy-friendly, no cookies)
Hosting: Static site, no backend
Data Storage: None — fully client-side

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