Base price modifier

The base price modifier (BPM) of an item is determined by its enhancement bonus. A +4 Full Plate, a +4 Chainshirt or a +4 Dagger all have a base price modifier of 4. Every special enchantment adds to the value of the item.

This concept only applies to randomly-generated items before Update 29. Cannith Crafted items use a similar value, see Enchantment Level.

The base price modifier of an item affects many things:
 * Base price
 * Minimum level
 * Hardness and durability

For a list of values for specific enchantments, visit the weapon enchantments, armor enchantments, shield enchantments and clothing enchantments pages.

Example
A +3 Holy Burst Silver Kama of Greater Lawful Outsider Bane has a total base price modifier of 10:


 * 3 from +3 enhancement
 * 4 from Holy Burst
 * 3 from being Greater Lawful Outsider Bane

Thus, with a modifier of 10, the minimum level requirement for it is 18.

If it was a dwarf-only weapon, the minimum level requirement drops by 2 for a total of 16.