Xanathar Magic Item Crafting Rates
Under official 5e rules, crafting magic items requires a Formula (schematic), appropriate artisan tool proficiency, downtime workweeks (5 working days per workweek), gold for raw materials, and an exotic ingredient harvested from a monster of matching challenge rating:
| Item Rarity | Required Workweeks | Creation Gold Cost | Monster Harvest Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 1 Workweek (5 days) | 50 gp | CR 1–3 Creature |
| Uncommon | 2 Workweeks (10 days) | 200 gp | CR 4–8 Creature |
| Rare | 10 Workweeks (50 days) | 2,000 gp | CR 9–12 Creature |
| Very Rare | 25 Workweeks (125 days) | 20,000 gp | CR 13–18 Creature |
| Legendary | 50 Workweeks (250 days) | 100,000 gp | CR 19+ Creature (Ancient Dragon / Demon Lord) |