Rolling Scourge (Patreon)

Wondrous item, varies (requires attunement)

These fists bring the thunder of the Heavenly Dragon to the field of battle; furious and inescapable. When this magic item absorbs energy from a dragon’s hoard or its wielder achieves great deeds, it increases in rarity and gains new properties in addition to those of its previous rarities.

Uncommon. While wearing these gauntlets your unarmed strikes count as magical and have the finesse property.

Rare. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls to unarmed strikes while wearing these gauntlets. On a hit your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 additional thunder damage.

Whenever you score a critical hit against a creature with an unarmed strike while wearing these gauntlets, you gain a number of temporary hit points equal to the amount of damage dealt.

Very Rare. The bonus to attack and damage rolls is increased to +2 and additional thunder damage increases to 1d6.

You can use your action to crash upon the battlefield making a single unarmed strike against any number of chosen creatures within 30 feet of you. On a hit the target takes an additional die of Thunder damage. You can then teleport within range of one of the targets. You can use this property a number of times equal to your Dexterity modifier before you finish a long rest.

Legendary. The bonus to attack and damage rolls is increased to +3 and additional thunder damage is increased to 1d8. Attacks with your unarmed strikes score a critical hit if the number on the d20 is 19 or higher.

The Very Rare property of these gauntlets instead deals 2 additional dice of thunder damage on a hit. While you have temporary hit points granted by this item you cannot be grappled or restrained by magical means.

Thunder. Terrible and fearsome, roaring through the skies signaling impending destruction. Such is the force brought to bear by the wielder of these gauntlets, one that tears across the battlefield with the fury of the Heavenly Dragon. Let the thunder roll, for it shall be the last thing our enemies hear.