D&D 5E wands

[Runny]

Okay. I didn't really think along those lines, Paraxis. Hopefully this will be clearer in the DMG.

 

[Agamon]

A wand is an object the same as a sword is an object. Feet are objects, too. If you really want to generalize and go against the rules as they are intended, you could do anything with Use an Object.

 

[Runny]

What other action would you use to use a wand?

 

[Agamon]

What other action would you use to use a wand?

Wands cast spells, so I'd go with Dash.


That or Cast a Spell. One of those.

 

[jadrax]

I still think a new action type Use Magic Item will be needed, I can see the casting thing for most but for things like potions as far as the rules go that falls clearly under Use Item to me.

To be honest, I don't see that quaffing a potion with Cunning Action is an issue. But using it to cast 'Ice Storm' should be right out.

 

[Agamon]

To be honest, I don't see that quaffing a potion with Cunning Action is an issue. But using it to cast 'Ice Storm' should be right out.

Yep, I also wouldn't have a problem allowing Cunning Action to use a potion. But trying to cheese weasel an attack out of it is more like the player trying to use Cunning Action on the DM.

 

[Thaumaturge]

But trying to cheese weasel an attack out of it is more like the player trying to use Cunning Action on the DM.

Did you just call me an object?

Thaumaturge.

 

[Agamon]

Did you just call me an object?

Thaumaturge:

 

[Thaumaturge]

Thaumaturge:
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Check and mate.

Well played.

Thaumaturge.

 

[mcbobbo]

I think the most interesting will be the healing wand, whatever form that takes.