Equipment Slot Management Guide
Track what's worn vs. carried with visual equipment slots. Drag-and-drop equipping for D&D 5e, Pathfinder 1e, and Pathfinder 2e.
Published January 20, 2026 • 6 min read
Why Equipment Slots Matter
Your fighter has 3 swords, 2 shields, and 5 rings in their inventory. But which ones are they actually wearing? When combat starts, it matters.
Equipment slots give you a visual loadout showing exactly what's equipped vs. what's just being carried. No more "wait, which ring am I wearing?" mid-session.
Equipment Slots by System
D&D 5e13 Equipment Slots
| Slot | Common Items |
|---|---|
| Armor | Plate, Chain Mail, Leather Armor, Mage Armor |
| Shield | Shield, +1 Shield, Sentinel Shield |
| Head | Helm of Brilliance, Circlet of Blasting, Hat of Disguise |
| Neck | Amulet of Health, Periapt of Proof Against Poison |
| Cloak | Cloak of Protection, Cloak of Elvenkind, Cape of the Mountebank |
| Belt | Belt of Giant Strength, Belt of Dwarvenkind |
| Bracers | Bracers of Defense, Bracers of Archery |
| Gloves | Gauntlets of Ogre Power, Gloves of Thievery |
| Ring 1 | Ring of Protection, Ring of Spell Storing |
| Ring 2 | Ring of Invisibility, Ring of Free Action |
| Boots | Boots of Speed, Boots of Elvenkind, Winged Boots |
| Main Hand | Longsword, Staff, Wand |
| Off Hand | Shield, Dagger, or Two-Handed Weapon (uses both) |
Pathfinder 2e14 Equipment Slots
| Slot | Common Items |
|---|---|
| Armor | Full Plate, Chain Shirt, Leather Armor |
| Shield | Steel Shield, Sturdy Shield |
| Circlet | Circlet of Persuasion, Diadem of Intellect |
| Eyepiece | Eyes of the Eagle, Goggles of Night |
| Cloak | Cloak of Elvenkind, Cloak of the Bat |
| Necklace | Necklace of Fireballs, Amulet of Natural Armor |
| Bracers | Bracers of Armor, Bracers of Missile Deflection |
| Gloves | Gloves of Storing, Handwraps of Mighty Blows |
| Belt | Belt of Giant Strength, Healer's Gloves |
| Ring 1 | Ring of Energy Resistance, Ring of Wizardry |
| Ring 2 | Ring of Sustenance, Ring of Swimming |
| Boots | Boots of Elvenkind, Boots of Speed |
| Right Hand | Weapons, Wands, Staves |
| Left Hand | Shield, Off-Hand Weapon, or Two-Handed |
Pathfinder 1e17 Equipment Slots (Most Comprehensive)
| Slot | Common Items |
|---|---|
| Armor | Full Plate, Mithral Shirt |
| Shield | Heavy Shield, Buckler |
| Body | Robe of the Archmagi |
| Chest | Vest of Escape, Tunic |
| Shoulders | Cloak of Resistance, Pauldrons |
| Belt | Belt of Physical Perfection |
| Head | Helm of Brilliance |
| Headband | Headband of Mental Superiority |
| Eyes | Eyes of the Eagle |
| Neck | Amulet of Natural Armor |
| Hands | Gloves of Dexterity |
| Wrists | Bracers of Armor |
| Ring 1 | Ring of Protection |
| Ring 2 | Ring of Invisibility |
| Feet | Boots of Speed |
| Main Hand | Weapons, Wands |
| Off Hand | Shield, Off-Hand Weapon |
How to Equip Items
Method 1: Drag and Drop
- 1. Find the item in your inventory
- 2. Drag it to the Equipment Panel on the right
- 3. Drop it on the appropriate slot
- 4. Item shows as equipped with a visual indicator
Method 2: Equip Button
- 1. Click on any item to expand its details
- 2. Click the "Equip" button
- 3. Select the slot from the dropdown
- 4. Item moves to the equipped state
The Equipment Panel
- Collapsible sidebar: Toggle open/closed to save screen space
- Filled slots: Show item name and icon
- Empty slots: Show slot label (e.g., "Head", "Ring 1")
- Counter: Shows "8/13 Equipped" style summary
- Click to unequip: Click any equipped item to remove it
Custom Equipment Slots
Need a slot that doesn't exist in the standard list? Add custom slots for:
- Prosthetics: "Prosthetic Arm", "Mechanical Eye"
- Class features: "Bonded Item" (Wizard), "Holy Symbol" (Cleric)
- Companion gear: "Familiar Collar", "Mount Barding"
- System-specific: "Eidolon Link" (Summoner), "Vestige" (Binder)
Custom slots appear below the standard system slots and work exactly the same way.
Tips and Tricks
- Track attunement items (5e): Most attunement items go in specific slots. Seeing all your equipped attunement items at a glance helps track your 3-slot limit.
- Combat readiness: Keep frequently-swapped items (like weapons) easy to find. The equipment panel shows your current loadout instantly.
- Backpack slot: Use this for your Bag of Holding or Handy Haversack. Shows at a glance what's your "main" storage container.
- Quick-swap for situations: Heading into a social encounter? Unequip armor and weapons. The panel makes it easy to see and track.
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