
For a DnD 5e campaign, we have several worldbuilding examples in pop culture to pull from. The science fantasy genre has been with us for over a century, taking the wonder of magic and blending it with robots, lasers and outer space. Sci Fantasy inspiration: Masters of the Universe, Star Wars The reload is only 2 shots, but the damage and range are gnarly.
Antimatter rifle: A great example of fantasy rules turning sci fi, this bad boy deals 6d8 necrotic damage at 120/360 range. However, I’ll gain a 30-shot charge for this one. Laser rifle: This two-handed laser launcher deals 3d8 radiant damage at 100/300 range. Plus, gain a 50-shot reload, as the weapon works on charges instead of ammunition. Laser pistols: Deal 3d6 radiant damage at a range of 40/120. 5e laser rulesįirstly, the official 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide gives us stats for laser weapons. #SCI FI DND NAME GENERATOR PATCH#
However, we have plenty of tools to patch and reskin the functions of the game to suit our need for lasers, swords and laser swords. Mixing classic DnD 5e elements with a sci fi theme requires a bit of homebrew creativity.
Reskinning magic items for high-tech items. Sci Fantasy inspiration: Masters of the Universe, Star Wars. When building a science fiction (science fantasy) campaign in DnD 5e, consider the following elements: