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Boots of Speed

Boots of Speed are magical footwear that grant the wearer supernatural quickness and agility. When activated, the boots allow the wearer to move with blinding speed and take an additional action each turn. These boots shimmer with magical energy and appear as fine quality footwear, often with lightning bolt or speed-related designs. The enhanced speed is dramatic and noticeable, allowing the wearer to blur across the battlefield. This is one of the most powerful uncommon items, as it effectively grants the Haste spell's benefits without requiring concentration.

At a Glance

Type
Wondrous Item
Rarity
Rare
Attunement
Required

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How It Works

As a bonus action, you can click the boots' heels together to activate them. For 10 minutes, your walking speed doubles, and you gain an additional action on each of your turns. That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action. When the boots' property is used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. This is similar to the Haste spell but doesn't require concentration and doesn't cause lethargy when it ends.

Common Mistakes

Common Mistake
Forgetting the extra action is limited (only Attack with one weapon, Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use Object)
Common Mistake
Not realizing you can't use the extra action to cast spells
Common Mistake
Thinking you can use the boots multiple times per day (it's once per dawn)
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Assuming activation is free (it requires a bonus action)
Common Mistake
Not tracking the 10-minute duration

DM Tips

DM Tip
These boots essentially grant the <a href="/spells/buff-debuff/haste-5e/">Haste</a> spell without concentration or lethargy drawback
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The extra attack action makes this incredible for martial characters
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Standard value around 3,000-8,000 gp as a rare attunement item
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10 minutes is enough for most combat encounters plus some exploration
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Doubling movement speed often matters more than the extra action
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Perfect for melee characters who need to close distance quickly
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The once-per-day limit prevents this from being overpowered
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Can be used for escaping, chasing, or alpha-striking in important fights
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<a href="/characters/classes/monk-5e/">Monks</a> especially benefit from doubling their already-high movement speed
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Consider saving uses for boss fights or critical moments

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