Lore-Based or Narrative Curse build challenge

Tyran Thraxus

Mindless One
Has anyone ever challenged themselves to level this game without the use of any magical items, weapons, or armor? Just using plain vendor gear? A player can use story-based afflictions or supernatural conditions to create an “inability to use magic items or armor” as part of character lore.

Examples:

The “Null Brand” Curse:
A sigil or scar that causes magic to fizzle around you. Magic items simply fail when you try to use them.

Anti-Magic Bloodline: You were born under a rare celestial alignment that cancels magic — all enchanted gear rejects you.

Fey Curse: A vengeful fae curses your “greedy mortal hands” — magic items slip away, rust, or refuse to bond.

Divine Punishment: A god forbids you from touching blessed or enchanted gear until you atone for a sin.

I think this would only work on Normal/Hard mode, and is a great idea for those of you who want to challenge yourselves without going into Reaper mode. How far could you go while using basic gear? I'll give it a shot. :coffee:
 
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