Item name: Last Tune
Item name: Helm of the Whip
Item name: Hunter's Cap
Item name: The Ebbing Ring
Item name: Waxen Wane
A few constructive criticisms
Last TuneThe item is absurdly powerful by virtue of granting a free epic level feat. Though there have certainly been exceptions, we strive to stay away from granting feats on items. We rather have players make character building choices in selecting feats. An epic level feat no less should be reserved to unique DM plot items. The protection against negative energy protections is way too high, it is also not required as we already have some choice items covering that sort of protection. The counterbalancing penalities are almost pointless, Spot isn't of any use in a battle and it is easy to toggle the amulet when not required. The -5 to concentration has more impacts, but does not balance the rest of the bonuses.
Also...
Overly restrictive usability - Items that are only usable by one or a few classes or one specific alignment has a very narrow usergroup. This isn't ideal since it greatly reduce the potential diversity other classes experience. Therefore, try to limit the usage of these restrictions.
Class restricted items are better suited to foster interest in seldom used PrCs such as grimetrekker. This isn't an issue for blackguatds. A problem is also that they end up being of use to classes with UMD.
Helm of the WhipVampiric Regeneration is a weapon property. The item has to deal physical damage for the property to work. It is therefore pointless on a helm. I'd also tone down the piercing resistance to 3/- and keep the rest as is.
Hunter's CapWhy should this item have all damages immunities for all physical damage type? This is to avoided as best as possible. You could instead divide those to have 3 different items. Thus granting options to players, but also forcing them to make choices. (We're keen on having players to make choices vs having blanket protections).
Decreased AC: AC Dodge Modifier -1
Immunity: Damage Type: Bludgeoning 5% Immunity Bonus
Saving Throw Bonus: Specific: Fortitude +1
Decreased AC: AC Dodge Modifier -1
Immunity: Damage Type: Piercing 5% Immunity Bonus
Saving Throw Bonus: Specific: Dexterity +1
Decreased AC: AC Dodge Modifier -1
Immunity: Damage Type: Slashing 5% Immunity Bonus
Saving Throw Bonus: Specific: Will +1
This is a better balance and I'd even consider raising the bonus to 10%. Reasonable bonuses for small a risk in battle.
The Ebbing RingIt seems to me you have these high penalties only to bring down the cost on the item. We'd rather avoid items with such high penalties. I'm not even sure an item above 8k value ever drops anyway. And all that for a property that can readily be gained without penalties by using crafted potions. And don't ever forget to follow the instructions of the guideline about ability modifiers.
Item properties you should generally avoid:
Ability Modifier - Starting to bring in ability modifiers is opening the gates to a mayhem of imbalances, exploits etc. An example workaround could be that instead of giving a +1 to charisma to represent aesthetic value, you can give a +1 influence/perform.
Waxen WaneAgain, I suggest that you avoid items that give such high bonuses to too many skills at the same time. Especially Appraise which makes no sense here. The use of a head model as a helm would also be rather arkward in game. I just imagine the row of Petre's customers putting on a mask to get better prices. By decreasing the amount of bonuses you give you will also avoid the need for over the top maluses. I would likely make this item different than a mask, which should logically be a one shot item. I would instead have this item give a bonus to disguise with a penality to influence. As it is now, it won't be considered for the treasuries.
