Last Minute DM: Looting an Orc Camp – The Ultimate Loot Table
Welcome back to Last Minute DM, where we provide you with ready-to-use content for your next Dungeons and Dragons session. Today, we’re diving into the gritty and thrilling task of looting an orc camp. Whether your party just defeated a band of marauding orcs or stumbled upon an abandoned encampment, this extensive loot table will ensure you have everything you need to keep your players excited and engaged. Let’s get started!
First, Here are some great NPC’s for the party to bring to the orc camp!
- Dallan Ravenot, a fearless orc hunter
- Jalkar Grey, a mercenary warlock
How to Use This Loot Table
When your adventurers loot the orc camp, have them roll an investigation check. Use the following guidelines:
- 10 or lower: Roll 1d20 twice on the Mundane Items table.
- 11-15: Roll 1d20 three times on the Mundane Items table and once on the Uncommon Items table.
- 16-20: Roll 1d20 three times on the Mundane Items table, twice on the Uncommon Items table, and once on the Rare Items table.
- 21 or higher: Roll 1d20 three times on the Mundane Items table, three times on the Uncommon Items table, twice on the Rare Items table, and once on the Extraordinary Items table.
Adjust the number of rolls based on the party’s level and the difficulty of their encounter with the orcs. Adding narrative descriptions to each item as the players discover them can enhance the experience and keep the players engaged. Happy looting!
Mundane Items
- Rusty swords
- Patchwork leather armor
- Old shields with tribal markings
- Tattered cloaks
- Heavy boots
- Frayed ropes
- Empty waterskins
- Moldy bread and stale meat
- Firewood and flint
- Worn-out bedrolls
- Cracked pots and pans
- Torn maps of the region
- Animal pelts
- Bone carvings
- Basic tools (hammers, nails, chisels)
- Handful of copper coins
- Crude axes
- Jagged daggers
- Wooden clubs
- Broken bows with a few arrows
Uncommon Items
- Orcish greatsword with serrated edges
- Spiked gauntlets
- Reinforced leather armor
- Iron helmets with tusk decorations
- Quivers with poisoned arrows
- Healing potions (1d4+1 HP)
- Unlit torches
- Locked chests (DC 15 to pick)
- Animal traps
- Signal horns
- Dried rations (good for 1 week)
- Full waterskins
- Herbal poultices (heals 1d4 HP)
- Assorted spices and herbs
- Sealed jars of pickled vegetables
- Orc war banners
- Tribal totems
- Bronze statues of orcish deities
- Scrolls with battle strategies
- Rough gems (worth 10-20 GP each)
Rare Items
- +1 Greataxe of the Berserker
- Potion of Giant Strength
- Potion of Invisibility
- Scroll of Fireball
- Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good
- Elixir of Health
- Fine wine (worth 50 GP per bottle)
- Spices worth 25 GP per pouch
- Sealed barrels of high-quality ale
- Healer’s kit with 10 uses
- Silver mirrors
- Ornate chest with gold inlay (worth 100 GP)
- Ritual dagger with gem-studded hilt
- Tome of Orcish History (ancient)
- Tribal drum with enchantment (summons minor spirits)
- Bag of Holding
- Cloak of Resistance +1
- Boots of Striding and Springing
- Shield of Arrow Deflection
- Sword of Vengeance (cursed)
Extraordinary Items
- +2 Orcish War Axe
- Potion of Superior Healing
- Potion of Heroism
- Scroll of Teleportation Circle
- Scroll of Greater Restoration
- Potion of Fire Resistance
- Bag of Tricks (Gray)
- Periapt of Health
- Feather Token (Bird)
- Eversmoking Bottle
- Decanter of Endless Water
- Rare books on Orcish lore
- Ornate jewelry (worth 200 GP)
- Alchemist’s supplies (masterwork)
- Enchanted musical instrument (Minor Illusion spell once per day)
- Fine set of blacksmith’s tools (worth 100 GP)
- Ring of Protection +1
- Cloak of Elvenkind
- Belt of Dwarvenkind
- Amulet of Proof Against Detection and Location
You may need this orc stat block prior to the loot table
Use this link for the orc stat block, if you are running an encounter right before you need this loot table. The link will open in this tab, so feel free to open in a “new tab” in case you want to keep easy access to this loot table.
Conclusion
With this ultimate loot table, your next D&D session is bound to be filled with excitement and surprises. Whether your players are uncovering rusty swords or extraordinary treasures, each discovery adds depth and intrigue to their journey. Using these detailed loot guidelines will not only keep your players engaged but also help you craft memorable and thrilling adventures. Happy looting, and may your campaigns be filled with epic tales and unforgettable moments!
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