sources, unless an official errata file says otherwise, the
primary source is correct. One example of a
primary/secondary source is text taking precedence over a
table entry. An individual spell description takes precedence
when the short description in the beginning of the spells
chapter disagrees.
Another example of primary vs. secondary sources involves
book and topic precedence. The Player's Handbook, for
example, gives all the rules for playing the game, for PC
races, and the base class descriptions. If you find something
on one of those topics from the Dungeon Master's Guide or
the Monster Manual that disagrees with the Player's
Handbook, you should assume the Player's Handbook is the
primary source. The Dungeon Master's Guide is the primary
source for topics such as magic item descriptions, special
material construction rules, and so on. The Monster Manual
is the primary source for monster descriptions, templates, and
supernatural, extraordinary, and spell-like abilities.
Problem: Table at bottom right says ogres are CR 2 (without
class levels). Monster Manual says (correctly) that ogres are
CR 3.
Solution: CR numbers in the two ogre lines of the table need
changing--increment all of them by 1. Also, change "2" to
"3" in the note beneath the table.
Problem: Climb DCs on Table 39 differ from what's given
in the text on page 59.
Solution: On Table 39, change the following Climb DCs:
Superior masonry 25
Hewn stone 25
Unworked stone 15
Problem: Damage value for the ram given in the text
disagrees with Table 326.
Solution: Change table entry to 3d8.
Problem: The 17th-level fighter has his Str enhanced by +2
(see top right of page), but the enhancement isn't accounted
for in his gear.
Solution: Add "gauntlets of ogre power +2" to the 17th-
level Gear entry on Table 416. Add "gauntlets +2" to the
18th-level Gear entry on the table.
Problem: References to ki strike need fixing in three places.
Solution: In the sample 5th-level monk, change "ki strike
+1" to "ki strike (magic)." In the Ki Strike paragraph for the
5th-level monk, delete "lawful." In the sample 15th-level
monk, change "ki strike +4" to "ki strike (lawful, magic)."
Problem: The 14th-level sorcerer has his Dex enhanced by
+2 (see page 124), but the enhancement isn't accounted for in
his gear.
Solution: Add "gloves of Dexterity +2" to the 14th-level
Gear entry on Table 421, and "gloves +2" to the Gear entry
at every higher level.
Problem: Druids no longer get multiple animal companions.
Solution: Replace the Animal Companion paragraph with the
following text:
Animal Companion: The epic druid's animal companion
continues to increase in power. At every three levels higher
than 18th (21st, 24th, 27th, and so on), the companion gains
+2 bonus Hit Dice, its natural armor increases by 2, its
Strength and Dexterity modifiers increase by 1, and it learns
one additional bonus trick.
Problem: Mention of the epic ranger's animal companion is
missing.
Solution: After the Spells paragraph, insert the following
paragraph:
Animal Companion: The epic ranger's animal companion
continues to increase in power as normal. For rangers above
41st level, consult the epic druid for details on how an animal
companion's power level increases.
Problem: The last two sentences in the section on Caster
Level are ambiguous and potentially misleading.
Solution: Replace with this text: For other magic items, the
caster level is determined by the creator. The minimum caster
level is that which is needed to meet the prerequisites given.
Problem: The first sentence is no longer accurate (Deflect
Arrows feat works differently in v.3.5).
Solution: Change first sentence to read:
A shield with this ability protects the wielder from ranged
attacks.