This exceptionally hard wood is useful in the manufacture of armour and weapons. Unlike most woods, bronzewood can be used instead of metal to fashion heavy armour 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, half-plate and full plate can be made from bronzewood. Armour made of bronzewood is somewhat less obtrusive than similar armour made of metal. The armour check penalty from bronzewood armour 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.
| Type of Bronzewood Item | Item Cost Modifier |
|---|---|
| Medium Armour | +4,000 gp |
| Heavy Armour | +9,000 gp |
| Other Items | 500 gp/lb. |
Source: Eberron Campaign Setting (Page 126)