I don’t think you need to repeat the PHB description of manacles; just say they work like normal manacles.
You also need some more detail on the mechanics. Like, what’s the range on these things? Do you have to make an attack roll? There’s a saving throw, so I assume not, but the description says “if they *hit* a target,” which can be a bit confusing.
This item is very similar to the Iron Bands of Bilaro, which are rare. In fact, it might be easier to just reflavor the Iron Bands as manacles, rather than coming up with your own mechanics.
Okay… but what you’ve described really is quite similar to the Iron Bands. You throw them, and they restrain a creature. That’s exactly what the Iron Bands do.
If you’re the DM, you’re free to declare that the item is uncommon. The DMG rarity ratings are kinda arbitrary anyway. But in terms of power level, this item is definitely pretty strong, and I think it’s fair to rate it the same as the very similar Iron Bands item.
You asked for what rarity the item as described would be, and that’s my answer. If you want a lower rarity, make the item weaker, or just declare that it’s uncommon and don’t ask Reddit for opinions.
I don’t think you need to repeat the PHB description of manacles; just say they work like normal manacles. You also need some more detail on the mechanics. Like, what’s the range on these things? Do you have to make an attack roll? There’s a saving throw, so I assume not, but the description says “if they *hit* a target,” which can be a bit confusing. This item is very similar to the Iron Bands of Bilaro, which are rare. In fact, it might be easier to just reflavor the Iron Bands as manacles, rather than coming up with your own mechanics.
Too strong. I need a (un)common magic item alternative
Okay… but what you’ve described really is quite similar to the Iron Bands. You throw them, and they restrain a creature. That’s exactly what the Iron Bands do. If you’re the DM, you’re free to declare that the item is uncommon. The DMG rarity ratings are kinda arbitrary anyway. But in terms of power level, this item is definitely pretty strong, and I think it’s fair to rate it the same as the very similar Iron Bands item. You asked for what rarity the item as described would be, and that’s my answer. If you want a lower rarity, make the item weaker, or just declare that it’s uncommon and don’t ask Reddit for opinions.
Restrained is too powerful condition for a common or uncommon item. Maybe change the condition to grappled.
Sounds fair Need both to attack successful and the target to fail the save . Also another creature can easily break it (15 hp)
Oh, _manacles_. I thought for a second these made you magically celibate.