Eye of Vecna

The Eye of Vecna is an ancient and evil artifact that originated in Eldritch Wizardry.

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The Eye of Vecna is a storied artifact that apparently first appeared Eldritch Wizardry (1976), the third supplement to the original Dungeons & Dragons rules. Vecna had been destroyed and all that was left were an Eye and a Hand.

The Hand of Vecna and the Eye of Vecna were inspired by similar items that appear in the Eternal Champion series by Michael Moorcock (the Hand of Kwll and the Eye of Rhynn).

The Eye of Vecna gets more detail in the 1993 manual Book of Artifacts.

In time for Vecna's appearance in the Netflix Stranger Things TV show, and since, the artifact of the Eye of Vecna has appeared in several pieces of Dungeons & Dragons media and merchandise, of late.

On October 2, 2024, Kas, the bodyguard of Vecna was added to Idle Champions, and the Eye of Vecna is one of his items.

WizKids Statue Description[]

Cursed artifacts of Vecna, Found and Preserved
Seldom is the name of Vecna spoken except in a hushed voice. Vecna was, in his time, one of the mightiest of all wizards. Through dark magic and conquest, he forged a terrible empire. For all his power, Vecna couldn’t escape his own mortality. He began to fear death and take steps to prevent his end from ever coming about.

Orcus, the demon prince of undeath, taught Vecna a ritual that would allow him to live on as a lich. Beyond death, he became the greatest of all liches.

Some say that Vecna’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in the world.

The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a bloodshot organ torn free from the socket. The hand is a mummified and shriveled left extremity.

Perfect for a spot of honor in your game room, or on display in your store, now you can add both relics to your illustrious collection! The bloodshot, golden-green eye measures 1.5” and perches between the fingers of its companion hand. Conversely, the shriveled mummified hand measures about 7.5” in length, and nests for all to see upon a red swath of satin in a bell jar display case. The wooden display base measures 7” while the glass cover stands about 10.5” in height.

Contents:

Eye of Vecna
Hand of Vecna
Wood Display Platform
Support Piece
Display Satin Cloth
Glass Dome

Appearances[]

Adventures/Manuals/Modules[]

Eldritch Wizardry (1976)
Dungeon Master's Guide (1979)
Dungeon Master's Guide (1989)
Vecna Lives (1990)
Book of Artifacts (1993)
Die Vecna Die! (2000)

Trading/Game Cards[]

Magic the Gathering - Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (2021)

Video Games[]

Dead by Daylight - Dungeons & Dragons DLC level (2024)
Idle Champions - Item for Kas (2024)

Merchandise[]

WizKids - Eye and Hand of Vecna Statue (2021)

Gallery[]

Dead by Daylight Stats[]

Press the Use Item button to attune yourself with Eye of Vecna.

When healthy, you are granted a special ability:

Removes 1 Health State on use and reveals your location through Killer Instinct for 3 seconds.
Reveals the Aura of the nearest Locker in yellow.
Rush exit that Locker to activate Eye of Vecna for 12 seconds:
- Suppresses your Aura.
- Grants complete invisibility.
- Grants +25 % Haste.
Can be found in Treasure Chests located in the environment.

Magic Limited Items are depleted on use but kept on your person.

They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.