Best Magic Items for a 4th Edition D&D Ardent

Creating an effective character in 4^th edition D&D isn't just about combining a good mix of attributes, powers, feats, race, class, and skills. A truly effective character also needs the right selection of magic items to synergize with the character's build. Inefficient or useless magic items can make a character surprisingly weak, while powerful and efficient magic items can greatly increase the effectiveness of a character. Presented are some of the best magic items for making an effective 4^th edition ardent.

Helm of Heroes - A significant number of ardent powers give a basic attack to an ally. This magic item increases the flexibility of those powers. In addition, in combination with focusing strike, an ardent with this magic item can allow an ally to automatically save against a fear effect.

Exalted Armor - Charisma is the primary attribute for an ardent and ardents have a powerful healing. This armor greatly improves the healing potential for an ardent once per day.

Quicksilver Armor - Speed is most important in the early rounds of an encounter and ardents tend to have a slower speed due to wearing chain. This armor will increase the speed of an ardent during the rounds that matter most.

Manifester Weapon - With this weapon, an ardent can gain slightly more benefit from a psionic augmentable power once per day. This may seem slight, but can be a big difference in the long run.

Communal Weapon - Given how often ardents will grant attacks to allies, a weapon that can allow an ally to hit when the ally would have missed is great. The potential benefit to saving throws is just an added bonus.

Healer's Brooch - Ardents are almost as good healers as clerics and this brooch will help an ardent take advantage of that potential.

Gloves of the Healer - Continuing with the theme of powerful healing, these gloves can increase a healing power used on an ally. Combined with other healing items, no party should ever run out of healing surges in a party with an ardent. These gloves are especially effective with the energizing strike augmented with a single power point.

Proper selection of magic items is all about choosing magic items that work best with the strengths of the characters. Ardents specialize in providing a combination of tactical support and solid healing and defense. This short list of magic items will give warlords a powerful advantage in fulfilling their combat role.