Wands
A wand is a thin baton that contains a single spell of 4th level or lower. A wand has 50 charges when created — each charge allows the use of the wand's spell one time. A wand that runs out of charges is just a stick.
Pricing
The price of a wand is equal to the spell level × caster level × 750 gp. If the wand has a material component cost, it is added once per charge (50 × component cost). The table below gives prices at the minimum caster level for each class.
| Spell Level | Cleric / Druid / Wizard | Sorcerer | Bard | Paladin / Ranger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 375 gp | 375 gp | 375 gp | — |
| 1st | 750 gp | 750 gp | 750 gp | 750 gp |
| 2nd | 4,500 gp | 6,000 gp | 6,000 gp | 6,000 gp |
| 3rd | 11,250 gp | 13,500 gp | 15,750 gp | 15,750 gp |
| 4th | 21,000 gp | 24,000 gp | 30,000 gp | 30,000 gp |
Random Generation
| Minor | Medium | Major | Spell Level | Min. Caster Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01–05 | — | — | 0 | 1st |
| 06–60 | — | — | 1st | 1st |
| 61–100 | 01–60 | — | 2nd | 3rd |
| — | 61–100 | 01–60 | 3rd | 5th |
| — | — | 61–100 | 4th | 7th |
Activation
Wands use the spell trigger activation method — activating a wand is a standard action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity (unless the spell itself has a longer casting time, in which case it takes that long). The character must hold the wand and point it at the target or area. A wand may be used while grappling or swallowed whole.
Use Magic Device (UMD)
Characters without the spell on their class list can attempt to activate a wand with a UMD check (DC 20). Failure by 10 or more triggers a mishap (same table as scrolls). Success expends a charge normally.
Physical Description
A wand is 6–12 inches long, ¼ inch thick, and weighs no more than 1 ounce. Most are wood, but bone, metal, or crystal are possible. A typical wand has AC 7, 5 hit points, hardness 5, and a break DC of 16.
Special Qualities
Roll d%: a result of 01–30 means a design, inscription, or similar feature provides a clue to the wand's function. A result of 31–100 indicates no special qualities.