Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Introduction: This book contains mundane, alchemical, and magic items for your DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® game. We have carefully scrutinized them for game balance and obedience to the rules. Nevertheless, we urge DMs and players to discuss these items before their first appearance, because each D&D campaign is unique. An adventure set in an extremely cold region might go awry if characters have access to new items that do fire damage, because many opponents are vulnerable to fire, for example.

Publisher: Bastion Press
Introduction: Arms & Armor offers a wealth of readily useful content. Containing hundreds of new types of weapons, armor, and materials, this book offers longtime players new tools for adventure. Treasure troves never had it so good with the addition of scores of new magical items, ranging from useful tricks and gadgets to powerful constructs and artifacts. Game Masters seeking a surprise can turn to over a hundred new magical qualities for weapons and armor or consult a number of optional rules, each with the ability to add a new twist to long standing games.