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Gloves of Swimming and Climbing 5e magic item

Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) · 2024 version below

Type
Wondrous Items
Rarity
Uncommon
Attunement
Required
Price (2014)
101–500 gp (DMG value range)
Price (2024)
400 gp

While wearing these gloves, climbing and swimming don't cost you extra movement, and you gain a +5 bonus to Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb or swim.

Gloves of Swimming and Climbing in the 2024 rules

The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide revised the magic items, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new text. What changed:

Same rarity and attunement; the text is reworded for the 2024 rules glossary.

Type
Wondrous Item
Rarity
Uncommon
Attunement
Required

While wearing these gloves, you have a Climb Speed and a Swim Speed equal to your Speed, and you gain a +5 bonus to Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb or swim.

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