Body Slots (D&D)

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Unofficial rules compendium

This is the table from DMG p 214, somewhat expanded and clarified.

d20	Body Slot	Normal Gear	Affinity
1	Head	Headband, helmet	Mental improvement, ranged attacks
		Phylactery	Morale, alignment
		Hat	Interaction
2	Eye	Lenses, goggles	Vision
3	Chest	Vest, vestment	Class ability improvement
		Shirt	Physical improvement
4	Back	Cloak, cape, mantle	Transformation, protection
5	Neck	Amulet, brooch, medallion, necklace, periapt, scarab	Protection, discernment
6	Arm	Bracers	Combat
		Bracelets	Allies
7	Hand	Gloves	Quickness
		Gauntlets	Destructive power
8	Fingers (2 slots)	Rings	Protection, spell effects
9-11	Torso	Armor	Protection
		Robe	Multiple effects
12	Vitals	Belt, Girdle	Physical improvement
13-15	Legs	Boots	Movement
16-17	Main hand tool	Main weapon	Weapon enchantments
18-20	Off hand tool	Secondary weapon or shield	Shield, weapon enchantments

The random location can be used when rolling a 1 on a Saving throw or otherwise when a piece of gear risks damage. A magic item that risks damage because of a 1 on a saving roll always gets a saving throw to negate damage, having a bonus of 2 + (1/2 caster level) in all categories. If no item is carried in a specific slot, there is no additional effect.