Platinum

This silvery-white metal superficially resembles

aluminum but is extremely heavy. Because it is

so malleable, it must be magically altered to the rigidity

of steel so it can maintain its shape even when used in

combat. This process also catalyzes its magical properties.

The following information refers to magically

treated platinum.

Armor made from treated platinum grants cold and

sonic resistance 2. Platinum armors are one category

heavier than normal for purposes of movement and

other limitations (for example, whether a barbarian can

use his fast movement ability while wearing the armor

or not). Light armors are treated as medium, and

medium and heavy armors are treated as heavy. Spell

failure chances for armor and shields made from platinum

are increased by 10%, the maximum Dexterity

bonus is decreased by 2 (which may bring it below 0),

and armor check penalties are increased by 3. Armor

not primarily of metal is not meaningfully affected. (A

suit of chainmail is affected, while a suit of studded

leather is not.)

Platinum weapons are considered heavy weapons.

Magically treated platinum weighs twice as much as

steel, has hardness 10, and has 30 hit points per inch

of thickness.

Armor - +5,000 gp

Weapon damage up to 1d3 - +1,500 gp

Weapon damage 1d4 or 1d6 - +2,500 gp

Weapon damage 1d8 or higher - +7,000 gp