Tools
A tool helps you to do something you couldn't otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, pick a lock, or slice into a computer. Your species, class, background, or feats give you proficiency with certain tools. Tool use is not tied to a single ability, since proficiency with a tool represents broader knowledge of its use. Like skills, proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to checks you make with it. Unlike skills, you must have your tools present in order to make an ability check with them.
The table shows examples of some of the most common types of tools. Each tool falls under one of four categories: artisan's implements, gaming sets, musical instruments, or specialist's kits. Each tool requires a separate proficiency.
Artisan's Implements
Artisan's implements are predominantly designed for building and crafting things of permanent nature. Each set of implements focuses on a specific craft.
Armormech's Implements. Armormech's implements are for crafting and repairing armor and shields.
Armstech's Implements. Armstech's implements are for crafting and repairing blasters and vibroweapons.
Artificer's Implements. Artificer's implements are for creating lightweapons.
Astrotech's Implements. Astrotech's implements are for crafting and modifying droids.
Biotech's Implements. Biotech's implements are used to create cybernetic augmentations.
Cybertech's Implements. Cybertech's implements are used for crafting and modifying wristpads.
Gadgeteer's Implements. Gadgeteer's implements are used for crafting many types of adventuring gear, such as jet packs or friction-grip gear.
Tinker's Implements. Tinker's implements are general use tools that can craft small and versatile trinkets.
Gaming Sets
This item encompasses a wide range of game pieces, including dice and/or decks of cards. A few common examples appear on the Tools table, but other kinds of gaming sets exist.
Musical Instruments
Several of the most common types of musical instruments are shown on the table as examples. Musical instruments can often be used in place of—or in addition to—a performance.
Specialist's Kits
Like artisan's implements, specialist's kits are need to pursue a craft or trade. Some specialist's kits are used to craft items that are impermanent, such as grenades, medpacs, or poisons while other tools are used to achieve a specific purpose, such as picking locks or creating a disguise.
Biochemist's Kit. Biochemist's kits are used to create and enhance medpacs and other healing implements.
Chef's Kit. Chef's kits are used to prepare food and identify food that might be spoiled or tampered with.
Demolitions Kit. Demolitions kits are used to create, enhance, and disarm explosives.
Disguise Kit. Disguise kits are used to modify a creature's appearance, to hide their appearance or to mimic the appearance of others.
Forgery Kit. Forgery kits create false document and certifications, both physical and digital.
Mechanic's Kit. Mechanic's kits are used to craft and repair vehicles and starships.
Poisoner's Kit. Poisoner's kits are designed to create and identify poisons.
Security Kit. Security kits are used to bypass physical locks.
Slicer's Kit. Slicer's kits can bypass computerized defenses and locks.
Trapper's Kit. Trapper's kits can create, disarm, and disassemble traps.
Tools
| Item | Cost | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan's implements | ||
| Armormech's implements | 200 cr | 8.00 lb |
| Armstech's implements | 250 cr | 9.00 lb |
| Artificer's implements | 300 cr | 5.00 lb |
| Astrotech's implements | 400 cr | 12.00 lb |
| Biotech's implements | 450 cr | 6.00 lb |
| Cybertech's implements | 500 cr | 10.00 lb |
| Gadgeteer's implements | 350 cr | 7.00 lb |
| Tinker's implements | 500 cr | 10.00 lb |
| Gaming sets | ||
| Chance cubes | 1 cr | — |
| Dejarik set | 300 cr | 8.00 lb |
| Pazaak deck | 100 cr | — |
| Sabacc deck | 150 cr | — |
| Musical instruments | ||
| Drum | 60 cr | 3.00 lb |
| Flute | 20 cr | 1.00 lb |
| Lute | 350 cr | 2.00 lb |
| Ommni box | 250 cr | 10.00 lb |
| Specialist's kit | ||
| Biochemist's kit | 500 cr | 8.00 lb |
| Chef's kit | 70 cr | 8.00 lb |
| Demolitions kit | 400 cr | 4.00 lb |
| Disguise kit | 250 cr | 3.00 lb |
| Forgery kit | 150 cr | 5.00 lb |
| Mechanic's kit | 650 cr | 25 lb |
| Poisoner's kit | 500 cr | 2.00 lb |
| Security kit | 650 cr | 3.00 lb |
| Slicer's kit | 800 cr | 6.00 lb |
| Trapper's kit | 300 cr | 12.00 lb |