We would like to thank you Modern Artifice for sending us the Demi-Lich Dice, a skull and bones themed hollow metal dice set, to let us write this review. At the moment of this article the Kickstarter crowdfunding threshold has been widely doubled, so Demi-Lich Dice will be available for all the backers.

The Authors of Demi-Lich Dice

Modern Artifice is at its first Kickstarter project but it already boasts a wide range of dice available for purchase on its online shop on Etsy.com. I recommend you take a tour because the photos are truly captivating. You can follow Modern Artifice even on Facebook or Instagram.

I saw that these guys are nowhere near newbies even just from how they packaged our dice. A solid metal box with a transparent lid immediately puts the product on display. The box is contained in a bag that can alternatively be used to contain the dice. Everywhere the Modern Artifice logo. There are the right skills and the right atteintion to details.

The Features of Demi-Lich Dice

Let’s get to the point and talk about the dice. As already mentioned, these are skulls and bones themed dice in inked and electroplated metal. The main focus was to create them light and with rounded edges to avoid damaging the surfaces on which they are thrown. The recommendation with metal dice would be to always throw them on a dedicated material, such as a dice tray or a pad, but when the dice call… every surface is the right one.

Demi-Lich Dice keep their promise. They are really light, to the point that holding them in your hand, they would not seem metallic, if it were not for the tactile perception. You do not feel sharp edges and they shake in the hand pleasantly. The hollow structure is captivating to the eye and does not involve any fragility: by applying even sustained muscle strength they do not deform.

The Demi-Lich Dice Of This Review

Having less sharp edges, I have the perception that they roll a little less. They still bounce enough to make the result random. I hope you will forgive me if I have not done a statistical study to verify the balance! I tried them on a wooden table and they didn’t leave any marks.

Modern Artificier sent us the Blood Tithe color model with copper structure and red numbers. The color combination is beautiful and the numbers can be easily read. They give me a hint of steampunk.

The Kickstarter Offer

You can have the single D20, paying $15 (about 13€). With $50 (about 42$) you can obtain the set of 7 dice or six d6, while the set of 11 dice or 10 d6 costs $65 (about 55€). There are many colors available and we have shown only a small part of them. Through the stretch goals, a pin has been added for each physical reward and there are digital extras for everyone. At the moment there are 3 battlemaps, 5 D&D5e statblocks of alternative demi-lichs and an adventure module “The crypt of the demi-lich”.

Final Consideration Of The Review Of Demi-Lich Dice

As you can figure out from this review, Demi-Lich Dice are certainly charming and well crafted. Designing lightweight metal dice that don’t ruin surfaces is a great project. The skull and bone characterization usually arouses great fascination among role players. They certainly have a significant cost, though proportionate to the material and processes to realize them. They could be a wonderful addition to any shelf and bookcase, as well as a must-have accessory for any real necromancer!

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