This exceptionally hard wood, native to Aerenal, is useful in the manufacture of armor and weapons. Unlike most woods, bronzewood can be used instead of metal to fashion heavy armor and weapons—it is somewhat shapeable during manufacturing, and it keeps a sharp edge. Although dense and weighty compared to other woods, it is still lighter than steel: Items weigh 10% less when made from bronzewood rather than metal.
Breastplate, banded mail, splint mail, halfplate, and full plate can be made from bronzewood. Armor made of bronzewood is somewhat less obtrusive than similar armor made of metal. The armor check penalty from bronzewood armor and shields does not affect Hide checks made in woodland environments.
Although bronzewood can replace metal in most weapons, chain weapons such as the spiked chain cannot be made from it. Weapons made from bronzewood have no special characteristics apart from their lighter weight.
Bronzewood has hardness 10 and 20 hit points per inch of thickness.
| Bronzewood Item | Price Modifier |
|---|---|
| Medium armor | +4,000 gp |
| Heavy armor | +9,000 gp |
| Other items | +500 gp per pound |
Source: Eberron Campaign Setting
