RPG Items & Their Synonyms

These items are magical drinks or lotions that can restore health and stamina, or remove status effects. Sometimes they even inflict states or cause damage to foes.

Potion, Water, Stimulant, Medicine, Antidote, Drops, Elixir, Ether, Capsule, Patch, Pill, Lotion, Drug, Powder, Juice, Heal, Balm, Salve, Remedy, Restore(r), Incense, Scent, Perfume, Lemonade, Soda, Pop, Cure, Lure, Repel / Repellent, Revive, Nectar, Dew, Spray, Panacea, Mixture, Tranquiliser.   

Some games also use the names of specific vitamins for healing items or stat modifiers:

Retinol, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Protein, Zinc, Iodine, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, [Stat] Up, [Stat] Booster.

Apple, Berry, Bulb, Mint, Apricot, Acorn, Olive (oil), Avocado, Mushroom, Banana, Basil, Bamboo Shoots, Root, Herb, Leaf, Petal, Blackberry, [prefix]Wort, Truffle, Seeds, Fern, Tomato, Radish, Durian, Cherry, Chestnut, Peach, Strawberry, Pear, Orange, Persimmon, Plum, Fig, Kiwi, Mango, Guava, Papaya, Raspberry, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Seaweed, Melon, Watermelon, Grapes, Corn, Blueberry, Passionfruit, Chili, Lychee, Pitaya / Dragon Fruit, Star Fruit, Flower, Rose, Pepper, Grains, Carrot, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Plant, Beans, Cress, Greens, Coconut, Lemon, Lime, Nut, Pumpkin, Wheat. 

Meat, Steak, Bacon, Egg, Fillet, Ham, Burger Patty, Fish, Drumstick, Thigh, Wing, Chop, Bass, Trout, Salmon, Carp, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Crab, Oyster, Seafood.

Burger, Baguette, Bread, Candy, Sweets, Treat, Butter, Cake, Ice Cream (Cone), Cheese, Sauce, Sausage, Milk, Milkshake, Salt, Curry, Spice, Honey, Honeycomb, Cream, Mochi, Honey, Horseradish, Noodles, Soup, Jam, Cookie, Biscuit, Pasta, Crisps, Chips, Snack, Rice, Salad, Tea, Coffee, Tofu, Tempeh, Vinegar, Sushi, Wasabi, Yogurt, Cider, Mead, Sugar. 

Items that can be specifically equipped to characters to carry at all times, raising their defence or preventing status effects.

Shield, Buckler, Pot Lid, Suit, Vest, Armor, Plate, (Chain)Mail, Hauberk, Byrnie, Clothing, Brigandine, Breastplate, Cuirass, Robe, Vestment, Cloak, Dress, Pinafore, Gown, Garment, Top, Cape, Mantle, Toga, Tunic, Blazer, Costume, Poncho, Gear, Helmet / Helm, Hat, Bandana, Headband, Hairband, Headdress, Turban, Hood, Cap, Crown, Circlet, Headpiece, Brace(s), Pads / Padding, Protector, Coat, Gi, Garb, Glove, Gauntlet, Greaves, Boots, Shoes, Tights, Trousers, Shin Guards, Veil. 

Items that can be specifically equipped to characters to carry at all times, raising their attack or allowing them to use different skills and spells.

Sword, Broadsword, Blade, Falchion, Rapier, Foil, Gladius, Cutlass, Scimitar, Excalibur, Claymore, Katana, Kotetsu, Staff, Wand, Rod, Spellbook, Flail, Morning Star, Mace, Sceptre, Axe, Hatchet, Tomahawk, Bardiche, Spear, Harpoon, Stave, Pole, Lance, Fork, Trident, Halberd, Claw, Glove, Knuckles, Bow & Arrows, Crossbow, Quiver, Knife, Dagger, Machete, Whip, Fan, Chain, Nunchaku (Nunchucks), Bomb, Grenade, Snowball, Club, Bar, Hammer, Mallet, Boomerang, Shuriken, [Monster's]-Bane, [Monster]-Slayer, Poker, Needle, Breaker, Cudgel, Wrench, Weapon, Book, Tome, Branch, Torch, Sickle, Scythe, Slingshot, Catapult.  

Wearable items that are permanently equipped to a character unless swapped by the player, usually having special effects other than just stat changes.

Band, Belt, Glasses, Spectacles / Specs, Lenses, Scope, Telescope, Binoculars, Spyglass, Goggles, Scarf, Badge, Charm, Ring, Bell, Bangle, Bracelet, Necklace, Mask, Scuba Gear, Gas Mask, Sash, Cuff, Handkerchief, Boots, Shoes, Dice, Earring, Feather, Plume, Down, Parasol, Umbrella, Anklet, Shackle, Ribbon, Bow, Sachet.

These items are given to the party during the story of the game and fulfil an important role. They usually cannot be sold or consumed and instead provide means of transport or progression.

Since these items depend heavily on the story of the game itself, this category is a rather eclectic mix of different objects.

Bicycle, Skates, Sneakers, Surfboard, Canoe, Kayak, Guide, Balloon, Parcel, Mail, Letter, Postcard, Scroll, Note, Memo, Journal, Notebook, Notepad, Magazine, Catalogue, Brochure, Organiser, Pass, Passport, Ticket, Permit, Pot, Pouch, Backpack, Satchel, Sack, Case, Box, Trunk, Container, Vessel, Voucher, Coupon, Bottle, [ID] Card, Flag, Photo, Book, Disk Drive, Key, Key Card, Battery, Tag, Drill, Rope, Pickaxe, Fishing Rod, Book, Wallet, Purse, Clue, Hourglass, Timer, Capsule, Magnet, Metronome, Mirror, Radar, Scanner, Seeker, Locator, Sensor, Map, Toy, Jar, Phone, Pocket TV, Tablet, Watering Can, Pail, Bucket, Spring, Coil, Spoon, Fork, Shovel, Spade, Hook, Compass, Broom, Brush, Flippers, Wetsuit, Saw, Net, Ladder, Camera, Paraglider.

Rare and valuable items usually placed in the game world to give the player rewards for completing quests without giving them money directly. Sometimes they’re also involved in side quests and trading sequences.

Crystal, Orb, Coin, Amulet, Fossil, Ore, Autograph, Key, Glass, Cup, Nugget, Pearl, Dish, Shard, Cap, Gem, Comet, Meteorite, Wreath, Medal, Order, Crest, Honor, Marble, Nugget, Amber, Relic, Statue, Vase, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Opal, Topaz, Jade, Bouquet, Rosette, Stardust, Stickers, Stamps, Souvenir, Fragment, Pendant, Figurine, Kaleidoscope, Coral, Seal.

For precious gems, also consider adding the suffix -ite to random keywords associated with your world or game.

For coins or currency you might consider some of the following names:

Penny, Groat, Peso, Shilling, Dollar, Sixpence, Ryal, Lira, Doubloon, Dinari, Sovereign, Farthing, Koruna, Punt, Crown, Florin, Token, Rupee, Laurel, Noble, Medallion, Trite, Drachma, Rand, Guilder, Escudo, Mark, Quetzal, Franc, Solidus, Pennant, Aureus, Guinea, Emblem.

Items dropped by monsters, they can often be fashioned into other items like weapons, armors and potions.

Fang, Tooth, Slime, Sludge, Goo, Ectoplasm, Jelly, Bones, Skull, Scale, Tail, Claw, Nails, Barb, Stinger, Spine, Eyeball, Wing, Tongue, Shell, Tentacle, Beak, Talon, Feather, Plume, Down, Wool, Fur, Hide, Horn, Guts, Hoof, Fin.

Special items that are sometimes used by musical characters as weapons, but can also progress the story and open new paths in the overworld.

Flute, Whistle, Drums, Lute, Bell, Chimes, Harp, Ocarina, Pan Pipes, Horn, Triangle, Cymbal, Cello, Organ, Keyboard, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Castanets, Cowbell, Gong, Kalimba, Maracas, Music Box, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Wooden Fish / Frog, Bongos, Djembe, Accordion, Bagpipes, Bassoon, Bugle, Conch, Didgeridoo, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Euphonium, Kazoo, Harmonica, Piccolo, Recorder, Shehnai, Balalaika, Banjo, Dulcimer, Erhu, Fiddle, Guitar, Harpsichord, Hurdy-gurdy, Mandolin, Piano, Shamisen, Sitar, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Zither.

The musical instruments you use should probably match the mythology of the real world location on which your game is based (if it is). Wikipedia’s gigantic list of musical instruments may prove useful for this.

Sometimes these are items in their own right, to be bought, sold or crafted into other things. They can also be used as a prefix for weapons and treasures, e.g. Wooden Sword.

Wood, Twig, Branch, Stick, Metal, Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Iron, Stone, Rock, Grit, Dust, Gravel, Pebble, Slate, Chalk, Charcoal, Coal, Clover, Yarn, String, Fabric, Cloth, Cotton, Knot, Clay, Moss, Magma, Lava, Brimstone, Ice, Snow, Glass, Thorns, Ash, Sand, Trash, Rubbish, Garbage, Web, Silk, Seashell, Rubber, Flint, Pine Cone, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Mulch, Pollen.

Consider adding the suffixes -ite, -ine or -ium to other words to invent new materials for your game world.