diff --git a/internal/db/db.go b/internal/db/db.go
index f52028a..f439887 100644
--- a/internal/db/db.go
+++ b/internal/db/db.go
@@ -1268,6 +1268,19 @@ CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS adventure_treasures (
 );
 CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_adv_treasure_user ON adventure_treasures(user_id);
 
+-- Magic items equipped into the D&D 10-slot scheme (Open5e SRD registry).
+-- One row per (user, DnDSlot). item_id references magicItemRegistry. Effects
+-- are applied in combat from a codified Rarity+Kind formula; attunement gates
+-- whether the item's effect counts (see magic_items_gameplay.go).
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS magic_item_equipped (
+	user_id  TEXT NOT NULL,
+	slot     TEXT NOT NULL,
+	item_id  TEXT NOT NULL,
+	attuned  INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+	PRIMARY KEY (user_id, slot)
+);
+CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_magic_item_equipped_user ON magic_item_equipped(user_id);
+
 CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS adventure_buffs (
 	id         INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
 	user_id    TEXT NOT NULL,
diff --git a/internal/plugin/adventure.go b/internal/plugin/adventure.go
index ff1e4e5..a2289a8 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/adventure.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/adventure.go
@@ -447,6 +447,8 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) dispatchCommand(ctx MessageContext) error {
 		return p.handleBuyCmd(ctx, strings.TrimSpace(args[4:]))
 	case lower == "equip":
 		return p.handleEquipCmd(ctx)
+	case lower == "equip-magic" || lower == "equipmagic" || lower == "equip magic":
+		return p.handleEquipMagicCmd(ctx)
 	case lower == "inventory" || lower == "inv":
 		return p.handleInventoryCmd(ctx)
 	case lower == "leaderboard" || lower == "lb":
@@ -488,9 +490,10 @@ const advHelpText = `**Adventure Commands**
 ` + "`!adventure status`" + ` — View your character sheet
 ` + "`!expedition`" + ` — Adventure: pick a zone, advance through rooms, harvest as you go
 ` + "`!adventure shop`" + ` — Browse equipment categories
-` + "`!adventure shop <category>`" + ` — View a category (weapon, armor, helmet, boots, tool)
+` + "`!adventure shop <category>`" + ` — View a category (weapon, armor, helmet, boots, tool, supplies, curios)
 ` + "`!adventure buy <item>`" + ` — Buy equipment (e.g. ` + "`buy Enchanted Blade`" + ` or ` + "`buy 4 sword`" + `)
 ` + "`!adventure equip`" + ` — Equip Masterwork gear from inventory
+` + "`!adventure equip-magic`" + ` — Equip magic items (curios) into your D&D slots
 ` + "`!adventure sell <item>`" + ` — Sell an inventory item (or ` + "`sell all`" + `)
 ` + "`!adventure inventory`" + ` — View your inventory
 ` + "`!adventure leaderboard`" + ` — View the leaderboard
@@ -824,6 +827,8 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolvePendingInteraction(ctx MessageContext, interact
 		return p.handleTreasureDiscard(ctx, interaction)
 	case "masterwork_equip":
 		return p.handleMasterworkEquipReply(ctx, interaction)
+	case "magic_equip":
+		return p.resolveMagicEquipReply(ctx, interaction)
 	case "masterwork_equip_confirm":
 		return p.handleMasterworkEquipConfirm(ctx, interaction)
 	case "rival_rps":
@@ -838,6 +843,8 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolvePendingInteraction(ctx MessageContext, interact
 		return p.resolveShopItemChoice(ctx, interaction)
 	case "shop_supply":
 		return p.resolveShopSupplyChoice(ctx, interaction)
+	case "shop_curio":
+		return p.resolveShopCurioChoice(ctx, interaction)
 	case "shop_confirm":
 		return p.resolveShopConfirm(ctx, interaction)
 	case "hospital_pay":
diff --git a/internal/plugin/adventure_consumables.go b/internal/plugin/adventure_consumables.go
index 2ace364..7fffe48 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/adventure_consumables.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/adventure_consumables.go
@@ -65,14 +65,17 @@ var consumableDefs = []ConsumableDef{
 	{Name: "Voidstone Shard", Effect: EffectReflect, Value: 0.50, Tier: 5, Buyable: false, Slot: "defensive"},
 }
 
-// consumableDefByName returns the definition for a consumable by name.
+// consumableDefByName returns the definition for a consumable by name. Falls
+// through to the magic-item registry so SRD potions/scrolls picked up as loot
+// or bought from Luigi's Curios shelf resolve in combat without being added
+// to the hardcoded consumableDefs table (see magic_items_gameplay.go).
 func consumableDefByName(name string) *ConsumableDef {
 	for i := range consumableDefs {
 		if consumableDefs[i].Name == name {
 			return &consumableDefs[i]
 		}
 	}
-	return nil
+	return magicItemConsumableDefByName(name)
 }
 
 // ── Threat Assessment ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/internal/plugin/adventure_shop.go b/internal/plugin/adventure_shop.go
index c80e58d..f5125b5 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/adventure_shop.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/adventure_shop.go
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import (
 	"log/slog"
 	"math"
 	"math/rand/v2"
+	"sort"
 	"strings"
 	"time"
 
@@ -195,7 +196,8 @@ func luigiShopGreeting(userID id.UserID, equip map[EquipmentSlot]*AdvEquipment,
 
 	sb.WriteString("⚔️  Weapons       🛡️  Armor\n")
 	sb.WriteString("🪖  Helmets       👢  Boots\n")
-	sb.WriteString("⛏️  Tools         🧪  Supplies\n\n")
+	sb.WriteString("⛏️  Tools         🧪  Supplies\n")
+	sb.WriteString("🔮  Curios\n\n")
 
 	if showAll {
 		flavor, _ := advPickFlavor(luigiShowAllComment, userID, "luigi_showall")
@@ -381,11 +383,25 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolveShopCategoryChoice(ctx MessageContext, interact
 		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, text)
 	}
 
+	// Curios — Open5e magic items, daily rotating stock.
+	if reply == "curios" || reply == "curio" || reply == "magic" || reply == "trinkets" {
+		balance := p.euro.GetBalance(ctx.Sender)
+		text := p.luigiCuriosView(ctx.Sender, balance)
+		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), &advPendingInteraction{
+			Type:      "shop_curio",
+			Data:      data,
+			ExpiresAt: time.Now().Add(advDMResponseWindow),
+		})
+		p.advMarkMenuSent(ctx.Sender)
+		p.shopScheduleBrowseNudge(ctx.Sender)
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, text)
+	}
+
 	slot := advParseShopCategory(reply)
 	if slot == "" {
 		// Re-store pending and reprompt.
 		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), interaction)
-		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "I didn't catch that. Reply with a category: weapons, armor, helmets, boots, tools, or supplies.")
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "I didn't catch that. Reply with a category: weapons, armor, helmets, boots, tools, supplies, or curios.")
 	}
 
 	_, equip, err := p.ensureCharacter(ctx.Sender)
@@ -1048,3 +1064,138 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolveShopSupplyChoice(ctx MessageContext, interactio
 	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, fmt.Sprintf("Purchased **%s** for €%.0f. Added to inventory.\n💰 Balance: €%.0f\n\nReply with another item name or `back` to return.",
 		match.Name, consumablePrice, newBalance))
 }
+
+// ── Curios (Magic Items) ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// curiosStockSize — how many registry magic items Luigi stocks per day.
+const curiosStockSize = 8
+
+// dailyCuriosStock returns the deterministic per-day rotation of magic items
+// on Luigi's Curios shelf. Seeded by UTC date so the slate is stable for the
+// day and identical for every player. 237 registry items is far too many to
+// list, so a rotating shelf keeps the menu legible and gives players a reason
+// to check back.
+func dailyCuriosStock() []MagicItem {
+	ids := make([]string, 0, len(magicItemRegistry))
+	for id := range magicItemRegistry {
+		ids = append(ids, id)
+	}
+	sort.Strings(ids)
+
+	// FNV-1a over the UTC date string → PCG seed.
+	day := time.Now().UTC().Format("2006-01-02")
+	var seed uint64 = 1469598103934665603
+	for _, b := range []byte(day) {
+		seed ^= uint64(b)
+		seed *= 1099511628211
+	}
+	rng := rand.New(rand.NewPCG(seed, seed^0x9e3779b97f4a7c15))
+	rng.Shuffle(len(ids), func(i, j int) { ids[i], ids[j] = ids[j], ids[i] })
+
+	n := curiosStockSize
+	if n > len(ids) {
+		n = len(ids)
+	}
+	stock := make([]MagicItem, 0, n)
+	for _, id := range ids[:n] {
+		stock = append(stock, magicItemRegistry[id])
+	}
+	// Stable display order: rarity ascending, then name.
+	sort.Slice(stock, func(i, j int) bool {
+		ri, rj := rarityPowerScalar(stock[i].Rarity), rarityPowerScalar(stock[j].Rarity)
+		if ri != rj {
+			return ri < rj
+		}
+		return stock[i].Name < stock[j].Name
+	})
+	return stock
+}
+
+func (p *AdventurePlugin) luigiCuriosView(userID id.UserID, balance float64) string {
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString("🔮 **Curios** — Open5e magic items, daily rotating stock\n")
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("💰 Balance: €%.0f\n\n", balance))
+
+	factor := p.shopSessionPriceFactor(userID)
+	for _, mi := range dailyCuriosStock() {
+		price := float64(mi.Value) * factor
+		tag := string(mi.Rarity)
+		if mi.Attunement {
+			tag += ", attunement"
+		}
+		afford := "✅"
+		if balance < price {
+			afford = "💸"
+		}
+		sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("**%s** (%s %s) — €%.0f %s\n", mi.Name, mi.Kind, tag, price, afford))
+		if mi.Desc != "" {
+			sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  _%s_\n", mi.Desc))
+		}
+	}
+
+	sb.WriteString("\nReply with an item name to buy, or `back` to return.\n")
+	sb.WriteString("Equippable items go to your inventory — wear them with `!adventure equip-magic`. Potions & scrolls auto-use in combat.")
+	return sb.String()
+}
+
+func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolveShopCurioChoice(ctx MessageContext, interaction *advPendingInteraction) error {
+	reply := strings.TrimSpace(ctx.Body)
+	lower := strings.ToLower(reply)
+
+	if lower == "back" {
+		data := interaction.Data.(*advPendingShopCategory)
+		_, equip, err := p.ensureCharacter(ctx.Sender)
+		if err != nil {
+			return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Failed to load your character.")
+		}
+		balance := p.euro.GetBalance(ctx.Sender)
+		text := luigiShopGreeting(ctx.Sender, equip, balance, data.ShowAll, p.chatLevel(ctx.Sender))
+		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), &advPendingInteraction{
+			Type:      "shop_category",
+			Data:      &advPendingShopCategory{ShowAll: data.ShowAll},
+			ExpiresAt: time.Now().Add(advDMResponseWindow),
+		})
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, text)
+	}
+	if lower == "exit" || lower == "cancel" {
+		p.shopSessionEnd(ctx.Sender)
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "*Luigi nods and gestures toward the main counter.*")
+	}
+
+	// Match against today's stock.
+	var match *MagicItem
+	for _, mi := range dailyCuriosStock() {
+		if strings.EqualFold(mi.Name, reply) || containsFold(mi.Name, reply) {
+			m := mi
+			match = &m
+			break
+		}
+	}
+	if match == nil {
+		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), interaction)
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "That's not on the shelf today. Reply with an item name from the list, or `back` to return.")
+	}
+
+	price := float64(match.Value) * p.shopSessionPriceFactor(ctx.Sender)
+	balance := p.euro.GetBalance(ctx.Sender)
+	if balance < price {
+		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), interaction)
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, fmt.Sprintf("You need €%.0f for %s but only have €%.0f.", price, match.Name, balance))
+	}
+
+	p.euro.Debit(ctx.Sender, price, "shop_curio")
+	if potCut := int(math.Round(price * 0.05)); potCut > 0 {
+		communityPotAdd(potCut)
+		trackTaxPaid(ctx.Sender, potCut)
+	}
+	item := magicItemSell(*match)
+	item.Value = int64(match.Value) / 2 // resale at half, like gear/consumables
+	item.SkillSource = "magic_item:" + match.ID
+	_ = addAdvInventoryItem(ctx.Sender, item)
+
+	// Stay in the Curios view for more purchases.
+	p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), interaction)
+	newBalance := p.euro.GetBalance(ctx.Sender)
+	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, fmt.Sprintf("Purchased **%s** for €%.0f. Added to inventory.\n💰 Balance: €%.0f\n\nReply with another item name or `back` to return.",
+		match.Name, price, newBalance))
+}
diff --git a/internal/plugin/combat_bridge.go b/internal/plugin/combat_bridge.go
index 5244874..88d948c 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/combat_bridge.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/combat_bridge.go
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) runDungeonCombat(
 	applyClassPassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
 	applyRacePassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
 	applySubclassPassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
+	applyMagicItemEffects(&playerStats, &playerMods, userID)
 	if firedName, fired := applyArmedAbility(dndChar, &playerMods); fired {
 		slog.Info("dnd: armed ability fired", "user", userID, "ability", firedName)
 	}
diff --git a/internal/plugin/combat_session_build.go b/internal/plugin/combat_session_build.go
index 3b29e4d..f953ec1 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/combat_session_build.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/combat_session_build.go
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) buildZoneCombatants(
 	applyClassPassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
 	applyRacePassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
 	applySubclassPassives(&playerStats, &playerMods, dndChar)
+	applyMagicItemEffects(&playerStats, &playerMods, userID)
 	if firedName, fired := applyArmedAbility(dndChar, &playerMods); fired {
 		slog.Info("dnd: armed ability fired (turn-based build)", "user", userID, "ability", firedName)
 	}
diff --git a/internal/plugin/dnd_equipment.go b/internal/plugin/dnd_equipment.go
index 1c89890..2f605a4 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/dnd_equipment.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/dnd_equipment.go
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ func rarityIcon(r DnDRarity) string {
 		return "🟩"
 	case RarityRare:
 		return "🟦"
-	case RarityEpic:
+	case RarityEpic, RarityVeryRare:
 		return "🟪"
 	case RarityLegendary:
 		return "🟧"
diff --git a/internal/plugin/dnd_sheet.go b/internal/plugin/dnd_sheet.go
index 034897b..4a33bfc 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/dnd_sheet.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/dnd_sheet.go
@@ -64,11 +64,12 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) handleDnDSheetCmd(ctx MessageContext) error {
 	treasures, _ := loadAdvTreasureBonuses(ctx.Sender)
 	meta, _ := loadPlayerMeta(ctx.Sender)
 	house, _ := loadHouseState(ctx.Sender)
+	magicEquip, _ := loadEquippedMagicItems(ctx.Sender)
 
-	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, renderDnDSheet(c, advChar, meta, house, equip, treasures))
+	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, renderDnDSheet(c, advChar, meta, house, equip, treasures, magicEquip))
 }
 
-func renderDnDSheet(c *DnDCharacter, adv *AdventureCharacter, meta *PlayerMeta, house HouseState, equip map[EquipmentSlot]*AdvEquipment, treasures []AdvTreasureBonus) string {
+func renderDnDSheet(c *DnDCharacter, adv *AdventureCharacter, meta *PlayerMeta, house HouseState, equip map[EquipmentSlot]*AdvEquipment, treasures []AdvTreasureBonus, magicEquip map[DnDSlot]EquippedMagicItem) string {
 	ri, _ := raceInfo(c.Race)
 	ci, _ := classInfo(c.Class)
 	mods := c.Modifiers()
@@ -137,6 +138,29 @@ func renderDnDSheet(c *DnDCharacter, adv *AdventureCharacter, meta *PlayerMeta,
 		b.WriteString("  _(none equipped)_\n")
 	}
 
+	// Magic items — registry items worn in the D&D slots (separate from the
+	// legacy tier-gear above). Attunement items show whether they're active.
+	if len(magicEquip) > 0 {
+		b.WriteString("\n**Magic Items**\n")
+		for _, ds := range dndSlotOrder {
+			e, ok := magicEquip[ds]
+			if !ok || e.Item.ID == "" {
+				continue
+			}
+			status := ""
+			if e.Item.Attunement {
+				if e.Attuned {
+					status = " — attuned"
+				} else {
+					status = " — _inert (unattuned)_"
+				}
+			}
+			b.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("  %s %-9s %s _(%s)_%s\n    %s\n",
+				rarityIcon(e.Item.Rarity), string(ds), e.Item.Name, e.Item.Rarity,
+				status, magicItemEffectSummary(e.Item)))
+		}
+	}
+
 	// Attunements (re-using adventure_treasures per v1.1 §7.4)
 	if len(treasures) > 0 {
 		b.WriteString("\n**Attunements** (treasures)\n")
diff --git a/internal/plugin/dnd_subclass_test.go b/internal/plugin/dnd_subclass_test.go
index c9c532c..efb97a3 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/dnd_subclass_test.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/dnd_subclass_test.go
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ func TestSheet_ShowsSubclassWhenChosen(t *testing.T) {
 		STR: 16, DEX: 12, CON: 14, INT: 8, WIS: 10, CHA: 10,
 		Subclass: SubclassBattleMaster,
 	}
-	out := renderDnDSheet(c, nil, nil, HouseState{}, nil, nil)
+	out := renderDnDSheet(c, nil, nil, HouseState{}, nil, nil, nil)
 	if !strings.Contains(out, "Battle Master") {
 		t.Errorf("sheet missing subclass name:\n%s", out)
 	}
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ func TestSheet_PromptsWhenUnchosenAtL5(t *testing.T) {
 		Level: 5, HPMax: 40, HPCurrent: 40, ArmorClass: 16,
 		STR: 16, DEX: 12, CON: 14, INT: 8, WIS: 10, CHA: 10,
 	}
-	out := renderDnDSheet(c, nil, nil, HouseState{}, nil, nil)
+	out := renderDnDSheet(c, nil, nil, HouseState{}, nil, nil, nil)
 	if !strings.Contains(out, "!subclass") {
 		t.Errorf("sheet should nudge `!subclass` when unchosen at L5:\n%s", out)
 	}
diff --git a/internal/plugin/dnd_zone_loot.go b/internal/plugin/dnd_zone_loot.go
index 81a4a68..a51841d 100644
--- a/internal/plugin/dnd_zone_loot.go
+++ b/internal/plugin/dnd_zone_loot.go
@@ -376,11 +376,25 @@ func rngIntN(rng *rand.Rand, n int) int {
 // it into adventure_inventory if one fired, and returns a narration block
 // (empty when no drop). Reuses §5 LootDropCommon/Uncommon/Rare/Legendary
 // flavor pools — no new flavor file (per feedback_reuse_existing_flavor).
+// magicItemDropChance — once a drop fires, the chance it is substituted with
+// an Open5e SRD registry magic item of the rolled tier's rarity instead of
+// the biome slate item. Keeps magic items a treat, not the norm.
+const magicItemDropChance = 0.15
+
 func (p *AdventurePlugin) dropZoneLoot(userID id.UserID, zoneID ZoneID, monster DnDMonsterTemplate, isBoss bool) string {
 	entry, tier, ok := rollZoneLoot(zoneID, monster.CR, isBoss, nil)
 	if !ok {
 		return ""
 	}
+
+	// Magic-item substitution: swap the biome slate item for a registry
+	// magic item of the same rarity tier (see magic_items_gameplay.go).
+	if rngFloat(nil) < magicItemDropChance {
+		if mi, miOK := pickMagicItemForRarity(tier.rarity(), nil); miOK {
+			return p.dropMagicItemLoot(userID, mi, tier)
+		}
+	}
+
 	tierVal := tier
 	zoneTier := zoneTierFromID(zoneID)
 	item := AdvItem{
@@ -410,6 +424,33 @@ func (p *AdventurePlugin) dropZoneLoot(userID id.UserID, zoneID ZoneID, monster
 	return b.String()
 }
 
+// dropMagicItemLoot deposits a registry magic item as a combat-victory drop
+// and returns its narration block. Potions/scrolls land as "consumable" so
+// the combat pipeline auto-uses them; everything else is a "magic_item"
+// sellable/equippable via the Curios shelf and `!adventure equip-magic`.
+func (p *AdventurePlugin) dropMagicItemLoot(userID id.UserID, mi MagicItem, tier LootTier) string {
+	item := magicItemSell(mi)
+	item.SkillSource = "magic_item:" + mi.ID
+	if err := addAdvInventoryItem(userID, item); err != nil {
+		return fmt.Sprintf("_(Loot drop persistence error: %v.)_", err)
+	}
+	var b strings.Builder
+	if line := lootFlavorLine(tier); line != "" {
+		b.WriteString(line)
+		b.WriteString("\n")
+	}
+	tag := string(mi.Rarity)
+	if mi.Attunement {
+		tag += ", attunement"
+	}
+	b.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("✨ **%s** (%s %s) — %d coin baseline.",
+		mi.Name, mi.Kind, tag, mi.Value))
+	if mi.Desc != "" {
+		b.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf(" _%s_", mi.Desc))
+	}
+	return b.String()
+}
+
 // lootFlavorLine maps a tier to one of the existing TwinBee loot pools.
 // Epic falls through to the Rare pool (next-best fit); Legendary uses its
 // own pool. No new flavor file written here.
diff --git a/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay.go b/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d26022f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay.go
@@ -0,0 +1,529 @@
+package plugin
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+	"log/slog"
+	"math/rand/v2"
+	"sort"
+	"strings"
+	"time"
+
+	"gogobee/internal/db"
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/id"
+)
+
+// Magic-item gameplay layer — wires the vendored Open5e SRD registry
+// (see magic_items.go) into three live surfaces:
+//
+//  1. Zone loot drops      — dnd_zone_loot.go rolls registry items by rarity.
+//  2. Luigi's "Curios"     — adventure_shop.go sells a rotating slate.
+//  3. Combat effects       — equippable items grant CombatModifiers from a
+//     codified Rarity+Kind formula; potion/scroll items route through the
+//     existing consumable pipeline.
+//
+// The effects are *formulaic*, not hand-authored per item — 237 items is too
+// many to tune by hand, and this mirrors the bestiary tuning pass: a codified
+// formula fills the gap, and magicItemEffectOverlay is the hand-authored
+// refinement path that wins on ID collision.
+
+// ── Rarity / loot indexing ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// magicItemsByRarity buckets the registry by rarity. Built once, lazily.
+var magicItemsByRarityCache map[DnDRarity][]MagicItem
+
+func magicItemsByRarity() map[DnDRarity][]MagicItem {
+	if magicItemsByRarityCache != nil {
+		return magicItemsByRarityCache
+	}
+	idx := make(map[DnDRarity][]MagicItem)
+	ids := make([]string, 0, len(magicItemRegistry))
+	for id := range magicItemRegistry {
+		ids = append(ids, id)
+	}
+	sort.Strings(ids) // deterministic bucket order
+	for _, id := range ids {
+		mi := magicItemRegistry[id]
+		idx[mi.Rarity] = append(idx[mi.Rarity], mi)
+	}
+	magicItemsByRarityCache = idx
+	return idx
+}
+
+// pickMagicItemForRarity returns a uniform-random registry item of the given
+// rarity. The §5 loot tiers only span Common..Legendary, so VeryRare items
+// fold into the Epic bucket. Returns ok=false when no item matches.
+func pickMagicItemForRarity(r DnDRarity, rng *rand.Rand) (MagicItem, bool) {
+	idx := magicItemsByRarity()
+	pool := append([]MagicItem(nil), idx[r]...)
+	if r == RarityEpic {
+		pool = append(pool, idx[RarityVeryRare]...)
+	}
+	if len(pool) == 0 {
+		return MagicItem{}, false
+	}
+	return pool[rngIntN(rng, len(pool))], true
+}
+
+// magicItemSell builds the AdvItem an inventory deposit uses for a magic item.
+// Potions and scrolls land as "consumable" so the combat pipeline picks them
+// up (see magicItemConsumableDefByName); everything else is a "magic_item".
+func magicItemSell(mi MagicItem) AdvItem {
+	typ := "magic_item"
+	if mi.Kind == MagicItemPotion || mi.Kind == MagicItemScroll {
+		typ = "consumable"
+	}
+	return AdvItem{
+		Name:  mi.Name,
+		Type:  typ,
+		Tier:  rarityLootTierNum(mi.Rarity),
+		Value: int64(mi.Value),
+	}
+}
+
+// rarityLootTierNum maps a rarity onto the 1–5 tier scale used by AdvItem.Tier
+// and the inventory display, so magic items sort sensibly next to gear.
+func rarityLootTierNum(r DnDRarity) int {
+	switch r {
+	case RarityCommon:
+		return 1
+	case RarityUncommon:
+		return 2
+	case RarityRare:
+		return 3
+	case RarityVeryRare, RarityEpic:
+		return 4
+	case RarityLegendary:
+		return 5
+	}
+	return 1
+}
+
+// ── Codified combat-effect formula ──────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// magicItemEffect is the combat delta a single equipped magic item grants.
+// DamageReductMult is multiplicative (1.0 = neutral); everything else is
+// additive. Potion/scroll items carry a zero effect — they are consumables.
+type magicItemEffect struct {
+	DamageBonus      float64
+	DamageReductMult float64
+	FlatDmgStart     int
+	InitiativeBias   float64
+	MaxHP            int
+}
+
+// magicItemEffectOverlay — hand-authored per-item effects that win over the
+// codified formula. Empty for now; corrections land here rather than being
+// folded into the formula, mirroring magicItemOverlay in magic_items.go.
+var magicItemEffectOverlay = map[string]magicItemEffect{}
+
+// rarityPowerScalar is the codified power axis: rarer item, bigger delta.
+func rarityPowerScalar(r DnDRarity) float64 {
+	switch r {
+	case RarityCommon:
+		return 1
+	case RarityUncommon:
+		return 2
+	case RarityRare:
+		return 3
+	case RarityVeryRare, RarityEpic:
+		return 4
+	case RarityLegendary:
+		return 5
+	}
+	return 1
+}
+
+// magicItemEffectFor returns the combat delta for an item: the hand-authored
+// overlay if present, else the codified Rarity+Kind formula.
+func magicItemEffectFor(mi MagicItem) magicItemEffect {
+	if eff, ok := magicItemEffectOverlay[mi.ID]; ok {
+		return eff
+	}
+	s := rarityPowerScalar(mi.Rarity)
+	eff := magicItemEffect{DamageReductMult: 1.0}
+	switch mi.Kind {
+	case MagicItemWeapon:
+		eff.DamageBonus = 0.05 * s
+	case MagicItemStaff, MagicItemWand, MagicItemRod:
+		eff.DamageBonus = 0.03 * s
+		eff.FlatDmgStart = int(s)
+	case MagicItemArmor:
+		eff.DamageReductMult = 1.0 - 0.04*s
+	case MagicItemRing:
+		eff.DamageReductMult = 1.0 - 0.02*s
+		eff.DamageBonus = 0.02 * s
+	case MagicItemWondrous:
+		eff.InitiativeBias = 0.5 * s
+		eff.MaxHP = 2 * int(s)
+	default:
+		// potion / scroll — consumables, no equip effect.
+	}
+	return eff
+}
+
+// ── Equipped-item persistence ───────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// EquippedMagicItem is one row of magic_item_equipped, resolved against the
+// registry. Item is the registry entry; Attuned mirrors the DB column.
+type EquippedMagicItem struct {
+	Slot    DnDSlot
+	Item    MagicItem
+	Attuned bool
+}
+
+// dndMagicItemAttuneLimit — 5e's three-attunement cap. Items that require
+// attunement only grant their effect while attuned, and a player may hold at
+// most this many attunements at once.
+const dndMagicItemAttuneLimit = 3
+
+func loadEquippedMagicItems(userID id.UserID) (map[DnDSlot]EquippedMagicItem, error) {
+	d := db.Get()
+	rows, err := d.Query(`SELECT slot, item_id, attuned FROM magic_item_equipped WHERE user_id = ?`,
+		string(userID))
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	out := make(map[DnDSlot]EquippedMagicItem)
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var slot, itemID string
+		var attuned int
+		if err := rows.Scan(&slot, &itemID, &attuned); err != nil {
+			return nil, err
+		}
+		mi, ok := magicItemRegistry[itemID]
+		if !ok {
+			continue // registry shrank under us — skip stale rows
+		}
+		out[DnDSlot(slot)] = EquippedMagicItem{
+			Slot:    DnDSlot(slot),
+			Item:    mi,
+			Attuned: attuned == 1,
+		}
+	}
+	return out, rows.Err()
+}
+
+// equipMagicItem writes (or replaces) the item in its slot. attuned is only
+// honoured when the item requires attunement.
+func equipMagicItem(userID id.UserID, slot DnDSlot, itemID string, attuned bool) error {
+	d := db.Get()
+	a := 0
+	if attuned {
+		a = 1
+	}
+	_, err := d.Exec(`
+		INSERT INTO magic_item_equipped (user_id, slot, item_id, attuned)
+		VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)
+		ON CONFLICT(user_id, slot) DO UPDATE SET item_id = excluded.item_id, attuned = excluded.attuned`,
+		string(userID), string(slot), itemID, a)
+	return err
+}
+
+func unequipMagicItem(userID id.UserID, slot DnDSlot) error {
+	d := db.Get()
+	_, err := d.Exec(`DELETE FROM magic_item_equipped WHERE user_id = ? AND slot = ?`,
+		string(userID), string(slot))
+	return err
+}
+
+// countAttunedMagicItems returns how many attunement slots the player is
+// currently using — callers gate new attunements on dndMagicItemAttuneLimit.
+func countAttunedMagicItems(equipped map[DnDSlot]EquippedMagicItem) int {
+	n := 0
+	for _, e := range equipped {
+		if e.Attuned {
+			n++
+		}
+	}
+	return n
+}
+
+// ── Combat hook ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+// applyMagicItemEffects layers the player's equipped magic items onto their
+// combat stats/modifiers. Called from the combat bridges right after the
+// class/race/subclass passives, so its deltas compose on top of them.
+//
+// Items that require attunement only count while attuned; non-attunement
+// items always count once equipped.
+func applyMagicItemEffects(stats *CombatStats, mods *CombatModifiers, userID id.UserID) {
+	equipped, err := loadEquippedMagicItems(userID)
+	if err != nil || len(equipped) == 0 {
+		return
+	}
+	for _, e := range equipped {
+		if e.Item.Attunement && !e.Attuned {
+			continue // unattuned attunement item is inert
+		}
+		eff := magicItemEffectFor(e.Item)
+		mods.DamageBonus += eff.DamageBonus
+		if eff.DamageReductMult != 0 && eff.DamageReductMult != 1.0 {
+			mods.DamageReduct *= eff.DamageReductMult
+		}
+		mods.FlatDmgStart += eff.FlatDmgStart
+		mods.InitiativeBias += eff.InitiativeBias
+		if eff.MaxHP != 0 {
+			stats.MaxHP += eff.MaxHP
+			if stats.StartHP > 0 {
+				stats.StartHP += eff.MaxHP
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// ── Consumable bridge (potions / scrolls) ───────────────────────────────────
+
+// magicItemConsumableDef classifies a potion/scroll magic item onto the
+// existing ConsumableDef pipeline so it auto-resolves in combat. Effect is
+// name-sniffed; value scales with rarity. Returns nil for non-consumable
+// kinds. Buyable is false — these come from loot and the Curios shelf, not
+// the Supplies menu.
+func magicItemConsumableDef(mi MagicItem) *ConsumableDef {
+	if mi.Kind != MagicItemPotion && mi.Kind != MagicItemScroll {
+		return nil
+	}
+	s := rarityPowerScalar(mi.Rarity)
+	name := strings.ToLower(mi.Name)
+	def := &ConsumableDef{
+		Name:    mi.Name,
+		Tier:    rarityLootTierNum(mi.Rarity),
+		Buyable: false,
+		Price:   int64(mi.Value),
+	}
+	switch {
+	case strings.Contains(name, "healing"), strings.Contains(name, "heal"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "vitality"), strings.Contains(name, "life"):
+		def.Effect = EffectHeal
+		def.Value = 20 + 15*s
+		def.Slot = "defensive"
+	case strings.Contains(name, "fire"), strings.Contains(name, "lightning"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "acid"), strings.Contains(name, "flame"):
+		def.Effect = EffectFlatDmg
+		def.Value = 6 * s
+		def.Slot = "offensive"
+	case strings.Contains(name, "protection"), strings.Contains(name, "shield"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "warding"), strings.Contains(name, "resistance"):
+		def.Effect = EffectWard
+		def.Value = 1
+		def.Slot = "defensive"
+	case strings.Contains(name, "speed"), strings.Contains(name, "haste"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "flying"):
+		def.Effect = EffectSpeedBoost
+		def.Value = 0.10 + 0.05*s
+		def.Slot = "offensive"
+	case strings.Contains(name, "heroism"), strings.Contains(name, "strength"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "rage"), strings.Contains(name, "giant"):
+		def.Effect = EffectAtkBoost
+		def.Value = 0.05 * s
+		def.Slot = "offensive"
+	case strings.Contains(name, "stoneskin"), strings.Contains(name, "barkskin"),
+		strings.Contains(name, "iron"):
+		def.Effect = EffectDefBoost
+		def.Value = 0.05 * s
+		def.Slot = "defensive"
+	default:
+		// Generic potion → modest heal; generic scroll → modest pre-damage.
+		if mi.Kind == MagicItemScroll {
+			def.Effect = EffectFlatDmg
+			def.Value = 4 * s
+			def.Slot = "offensive"
+		} else {
+			def.Effect = EffectHeal
+			def.Value = 15 + 10*s
+			def.Slot = "defensive"
+		}
+	}
+	return def
+}
+
+// magicItemConsumableDefByName resolves a consumable magic item by name. Used
+// by consumableDefByName as a fall-through so loot/shop magic potions resolve
+// in combat without being added to the hardcoded consumableDefs table.
+func magicItemConsumableDefByName(name string) *ConsumableDef {
+	for _, mi := range magicItemRegistry {
+		if mi.Name == name {
+			return magicItemConsumableDef(mi)
+		}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// ── Equip command (`!adventure equip-magic`) ────────────────────────────────
+
+// advPendingMagicEquip is the pending-interaction payload for the numbered
+// equip-magic picker.
+type advPendingMagicEquip struct {
+	Items []AdvItem
+}
+
+// magicItemFromAdvItem resolves the registry entry behind an inventory row.
+// Inventory rows carry "magic_item:<id>" in SkillSource; name lookup is the
+// fallback for rows written before that convention or by other paths.
+func magicItemFromAdvItem(it AdvItem) (MagicItem, bool) {
+	if strings.HasPrefix(it.SkillSource, "magic_item:") {
+		if mi, ok := magicItemRegistry[strings.TrimPrefix(it.SkillSource, "magic_item:")]; ok {
+			return mi, true
+		}
+	}
+	for _, mi := range magicItemRegistry {
+		if mi.Name == it.Name {
+			return mi, true
+		}
+	}
+	return MagicItem{}, false
+}
+
+// magicItemEffectSummary renders the codified combat delta as a short,
+// player-facing string (accessibility goal — surface the outcome, not math).
+func magicItemEffectSummary(mi MagicItem) string {
+	eff := magicItemEffectFor(mi)
+	var parts []string
+	if eff.DamageBonus > 0 {
+		parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("+%.0f%% damage", eff.DamageBonus*100))
+	}
+	if eff.DamageReductMult > 0 && eff.DamageReductMult < 1.0 {
+		parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("-%.0f%% damage taken", (1.0-eff.DamageReductMult)*100))
+	}
+	if eff.FlatDmgStart > 0 {
+		parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("%d opening damage", eff.FlatDmgStart))
+	}
+	if eff.MaxHP > 0 {
+		parts = append(parts, fmt.Sprintf("+%d HP", eff.MaxHP))
+	}
+	if eff.InitiativeBias > 0 {
+		parts = append(parts, "faster to act")
+	}
+	if len(parts) == 0 {
+		return "no combat effect"
+	}
+	return strings.Join(parts, ", ")
+}
+
+func (p *AdventurePlugin) handleEquipMagicCmd(ctx MessageContext) error {
+	items, err := loadAdvInventory(ctx.Sender)
+	if err != nil {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Failed to access your inventory.")
+	}
+	var magic []AdvItem
+	for _, it := range items {
+		if it.Type != "magic_item" {
+			continue
+		}
+		mi, ok := magicItemFromAdvItem(it)
+		if !ok || mi.Slot == "" {
+			continue // unslotted curios can't be worn
+		}
+		magic = append(magic, it)
+	}
+	if len(magic) == 0 {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender,
+			"You have no equippable magic items. Slotted curios drop from zones and Luigi's Curios shelf; "+
+				"potions and scrolls auto-use in combat instead.")
+	}
+
+	equipped, _ := loadEquippedMagicItems(ctx.Sender)
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString("🔮 **Equippable magic items:**\n\n")
+	for i, it := range magic {
+		mi, _ := magicItemFromAdvItem(it)
+		curDesc := "empty"
+		if cur, ok := equipped[mi.Slot]; ok && cur.Item.ID != "" {
+			curDesc = cur.Item.Name
+		}
+		att := ""
+		if mi.Attunement {
+			att = " _(needs attunement)_"
+		}
+		sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("%d. **%s** (%s, %s) → %s slot — currently: %s%s\n    %s\n",
+			i+1, mi.Name, mi.Kind, mi.Rarity, mi.Slot, curDesc, att, magicItemEffectSummary(mi)))
+	}
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("\nAttunements in use: %d/%d\n",
+		countAttunedMagicItems(equipped), dndMagicItemAttuneLimit))
+	sb.WriteString("Reply with a number to equip, or \"cancel\".")
+
+	p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), &advPendingInteraction{
+		Type:      "magic_equip",
+		Data:      &advPendingMagicEquip{Items: magic},
+		ExpiresAt: time.Now().Add(advDMResponseWindow),
+	})
+	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, sb.String())
+}
+
+func (p *AdventurePlugin) resolveMagicEquipReply(ctx MessageContext, interaction *advPendingInteraction) error {
+	data := interaction.Data.(*advPendingMagicEquip)
+	reply := strings.TrimSpace(ctx.Body)
+	if strings.EqualFold(reply, "cancel") {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Equip cancelled.")
+	}
+
+	idx := 0
+	parsed := false
+	for _, c := range reply {
+		if c >= '0' && c <= '9' {
+			idx = idx*10 + int(c-'0')
+			parsed = true
+		} else {
+			break
+		}
+	}
+	idx-- // 1-indexed → 0-indexed
+	if !parsed || idx < 0 || idx >= len(data.Items) {
+		p.pending.Store(string(ctx.Sender), interaction)
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Invalid selection. Reply with a number from the list, or \"cancel\".")
+	}
+
+	it := data.Items[idx]
+	mi, ok := magicItemFromAdvItem(it)
+	if !ok || mi.Slot == "" {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "That item can't be equipped anymore.")
+	}
+
+	equipped, err := loadEquippedMagicItems(ctx.Sender)
+	if err != nil {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Failed to load your equipped magic items.")
+	}
+
+	// Auto-attune when the item needs it and an attunement slot is free.
+	// Otherwise it equips inert until the player frees a slot.
+	attune := false
+	atCap := false
+	if mi.Attunement {
+		if countAttunedMagicItems(equipped) >= dndMagicItemAttuneLimit {
+			atCap = true
+		} else {
+			attune = true
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Return whatever currently occupies that slot to inventory.
+	if prev, exists := equipped[mi.Slot]; exists && prev.Item.ID != "" {
+		back := magicItemSell(prev.Item)
+		back.Value = int64(prev.Item.Value) / 2
+		back.SkillSource = "magic_item:" + prev.Item.ID
+		if err := addAdvInventoryItem(ctx.Sender, back); err != nil {
+			return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Failed to return your currently-equipped item to inventory.")
+		}
+	}
+	if err := equipMagicItem(ctx.Sender, mi.Slot, mi.ID, attune); err != nil {
+		return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, "Failed to equip that item.")
+	}
+	if err := removeAdvInventoryItem(it.ID); err != nil {
+		slog.Error("magic-item: failed to remove equipped item from inventory",
+			"user", ctx.Sender, "item", mi.ID, "err", err)
+	}
+
+	var sb strings.Builder
+	sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("✨ **%s** equipped in your %s slot — %s.",
+		mi.Name, mi.Slot, magicItemEffectSummary(mi)))
+	switch {
+	case mi.Attunement && attune:
+		sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("\nAttuned (%d/%d attunement slots used).",
+			countAttunedMagicItems(equipped)+1, dndMagicItemAttuneLimit))
+	case mi.Attunement && atCap:
+		sb.WriteString(fmt.Sprintf("\n⚠️ All %d attunement slots are full — it's worn but **inert** until you free one (`!adventure equip-magic` to swap).",
+			dndMagicItemAttuneLimit))
+	}
+	return p.SendDM(ctx.Sender, sb.String())
+}
diff --git a/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay_test.go b/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c75e8ce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/plugin/magic_items_gameplay_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,216 @@
+package plugin
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+
+	"gogobee/internal/db"
+	"maunium.net/go/mautrix/id"
+)
+
+// TestMagicItemsByRarityComplete — every registry item lands in exactly one
+// rarity bucket and the buckets sum back to the registry size.
+func TestMagicItemsByRarityComplete(t *testing.T) {
+	idx := magicItemsByRarity()
+	total := 0
+	for _, items := range idx {
+		total += len(items)
+	}
+	if total != len(magicItemRegistry) {
+		t.Errorf("rarity buckets sum to %d, registry has %d", total, len(magicItemRegistry))
+	}
+	for r, items := range idx {
+		for _, mi := range items {
+			if mi.Rarity != r {
+				t.Errorf("item %s (rarity %s) bucketed under %s", mi.ID, mi.Rarity, r)
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// TestPickMagicItemForRarity — picks respect the requested rarity, and the
+// Epic bucket folds in VeryRare items (the §5 loot tiers never emit VeryRare).
+func TestPickMagicItemForRarity(t *testing.T) {
+	for _, r := range []DnDRarity{RarityCommon, RarityUncommon, RarityRare, RarityEpic, RarityLegendary} {
+		mi, ok := pickMagicItemForRarity(r, nil)
+		if !ok {
+			continue // a rarity may legitimately be empty
+		}
+		if r == RarityEpic {
+			if mi.Rarity != RarityEpic && mi.Rarity != RarityVeryRare {
+				t.Errorf("Epic pick returned rarity %s", mi.Rarity)
+			}
+		} else if mi.Rarity != r {
+			t.Errorf("pick for %s returned rarity %s", r, mi.Rarity)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// TestMagicItemEffectFormula — the codified Rarity+Kind formula produces the
+// expected shape of delta per kind, and rarer items hit harder.
+func TestMagicItemEffectFormula(t *testing.T) {
+	weakWeapon := MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemWeapon, Rarity: RarityCommon}
+	strongWeapon := MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemWeapon, Rarity: RarityLegendary}
+	we, se := magicItemEffectFor(weakWeapon), magicItemEffectFor(strongWeapon)
+	if we.DamageBonus <= 0 || se.DamageBonus <= we.DamageBonus {
+		t.Errorf("weapon DamageBonus not monotonic: common=%v legendary=%v", we.DamageBonus, se.DamageBonus)
+	}
+
+	armor := magicItemEffectFor(MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemArmor, Rarity: RarityRare})
+	if armor.DamageReductMult >= 1.0 || armor.DamageReductMult <= 0 {
+		t.Errorf("armor DamageReductMult should be in (0,1), got %v", armor.DamageReductMult)
+	}
+
+	staff := magicItemEffectFor(MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemStaff, Rarity: RarityRare})
+	if staff.FlatDmgStart <= 0 {
+		t.Errorf("staff should grant FlatDmgStart, got %d", staff.FlatDmgStart)
+	}
+
+	potion := magicItemEffectFor(MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemPotion, Rarity: RarityRare})
+	if potion != (magicItemEffect{DamageReductMult: 1.0}) {
+		t.Errorf("potion should have a neutral equip effect, got %+v", potion)
+	}
+}
+
+// TestMagicItemEffectOverlayWins — the hand-authored overlay beats the formula.
+func TestMagicItemEffectOverlayWins(t *testing.T) {
+	saved := magicItemEffectOverlay
+	defer func() { magicItemEffectOverlay = saved }()
+
+	magicItemEffectOverlay = map[string]magicItemEffect{
+		"test_item": {DamageBonus: 9.99, DamageReductMult: 1.0},
+	}
+	got := magicItemEffectFor(MagicItem{ID: "test_item", Kind: MagicItemWeapon, Rarity: RarityCommon})
+	if got.DamageBonus != 9.99 {
+		t.Errorf("overlay did not win: got DamageBonus %v", got.DamageBonus)
+	}
+}
+
+// TestMagicItemConsumableBridge — potion/scroll items classify onto the
+// consumable pipeline; everything else returns nil.
+func TestMagicItemConsumableBridge(t *testing.T) {
+	healPotion := MagicItem{Name: "Potion of Greater Healing", Kind: MagicItemPotion, Rarity: RarityUncommon, Value: 100}
+	def := magicItemConsumableDef(healPotion)
+	if def == nil || def.Effect != EffectHeal || def.Value <= 0 || def.Buyable {
+		t.Errorf("healing potion classified wrong: %+v", def)
+	}
+
+	scroll := MagicItem{Name: "Scroll of Fireball", Kind: MagicItemScroll, Rarity: RarityRare, Value: 200}
+	if d := magicItemConsumableDef(scroll); d == nil || d.Effect != EffectFlatDmg {
+		t.Errorf("fireball scroll should be FlatDmg: %+v", d)
+	}
+
+	if d := magicItemConsumableDef(MagicItem{Kind: MagicItemWeapon, Rarity: RarityRare}); d != nil {
+		t.Errorf("weapon should not produce a ConsumableDef, got %+v", d)
+	}
+}
+
+// TestConsumableDefByNameFallsThrough — a real registry potion resolves
+// through consumableDefByName even though it's not in consumableDefs.
+func TestConsumableDefByNameFallsThrough(t *testing.T) {
+	var sample MagicItem
+	for _, mi := range magicItemRegistry {
+		if mi.Kind == MagicItemPotion {
+			sample = mi
+			break
+		}
+	}
+	if sample.Name == "" {
+		t.Skip("no potion in registry to exercise the fall-through")
+	}
+	if def := consumableDefByName(sample.Name); def == nil {
+		t.Errorf("consumableDefByName(%q) returned nil — fall-through broken", sample.Name)
+	}
+}
+
+// TestDailyCuriosStock — the shelf is the right size, deterministic within a
+// run, and only holds real registry items.
+func TestDailyCuriosStock(t *testing.T) {
+	a := dailyCuriosStock()
+	b := dailyCuriosStock()
+	if len(a) != curiosStockSize {
+		t.Errorf("curios stock size = %d, want %d", len(a), curiosStockSize)
+	}
+	for i := range a {
+		if a[i].ID != b[i].ID {
+			t.Errorf("curios stock not deterministic at %d: %s vs %s", i, a[i].ID, b[i].ID)
+		}
+		if _, ok := magicItemRegistry[a[i].ID]; !ok {
+			t.Errorf("curios stock item %s not in registry", a[i].ID)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// TestMagicItemSellTyping — potions/scrolls land as "consumable", wearables as
+// "magic_item", and Value carries the rarity-bracket coin baseline.
+func TestMagicItemSellTyping(t *testing.T) {
+	potion := magicItemSell(MagicItem{Name: "P", Kind: MagicItemPotion, Rarity: RarityCommon, Value: 50})
+	if potion.Type != "consumable" {
+		t.Errorf("potion AdvItem type = %q, want consumable", potion.Type)
+	}
+	ring := magicItemSell(MagicItem{Name: "R", Kind: MagicItemRing, Rarity: RarityRare, Value: 500})
+	if ring.Type != "magic_item" || ring.Value != 500 {
+		t.Errorf("ring AdvItem wrong: %+v", ring)
+	}
+}
+
+// TestEquippedMagicItemRoundTrip exercises the DB persistence layer: equip,
+// load, attunement counting, unequip.
+func TestEquippedMagicItemRoundTrip(t *testing.T) {
+	dir := t.TempDir()
+	db.Close()
+	if err := db.Init(dir); err != nil {
+		t.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	t.Cleanup(db.Close)
+
+	user := id.UserID("@magic:test.invalid")
+
+	// Pick a real attunement item and a real non-attunement item.
+	var attItem, plainItem MagicItem
+	for _, mi := range magicItemRegistry {
+		if mi.Slot == "" {
+			continue
+		}
+		if mi.Attunement && attItem.ID == "" {
+			attItem = mi
+		}
+		if !mi.Attunement && plainItem.ID == "" {
+			plainItem = mi
+		}
+	}
+	if attItem.ID == "" || plainItem.ID == "" {
+		t.Skip("registry lacks both an attunement and a non-attunement slotted item")
+	}
+
+	if err := equipMagicItem(user, attItem.Slot, attItem.ID, true); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("equip attunement item: %v", err)
+	}
+	// Equip the plain item into a distinct slot so it doesn't overwrite the
+	// attunement item (the classifier may give both the same slot).
+	plainSlot := DnDSlotRing1
+	if plainSlot == attItem.Slot {
+		plainSlot = DnDSlotRing2
+	}
+	if err := equipMagicItem(user, plainSlot, plainItem.ID, false); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("equip plain item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	equipped, err := loadEquippedMagicItems(user)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("load: %v", err)
+	}
+	if len(equipped) != 2 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 2 equipped items, got %d", len(equipped))
+	}
+	if countAttunedMagicItems(equipped) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("attuned count = %d, want 1", countAttunedMagicItems(equipped))
+	}
+
+	if err := unequipMagicItem(user, attItem.Slot); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("unequip: %v", err)
+	}
+	equipped, _ = loadEquippedMagicItems(user)
+	if countAttunedMagicItems(equipped) != 0 {
+		t.Errorf("attuned count after unequip = %d, want 0", countAttunedMagicItems(equipped))
+	}
+}