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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CapnZapp" data-source="post: 4925597" data-attributes="member: 12731">As for static attack bonuses, I would use the standard (set by the AV books).IIRC, it's "level + 4" (unless the spell targets AC).I would also simplify the handling of charges. I like how Mike doesn't actually track charges, but I dislike how he ends up not getting rid of the need to track something much like it: usages.Generally, I would be inclined to start off with the basic mechanism, and balance everything else around that.I would use the simple save mechanism. After using the wand, make a save. Failure means it's dead. You could add bonuses to this save if you want it to "hold many charges", but these should be static - and not change during play. Of course PCs are allowed to use their save-boosting abilities for this save just like any other save (otherwise it would be a mistake of using that mechanism).I would also ditch the penalty for using it more than once per encounter. Simply make it hold a Daily that is usable as an Encounter power, and that's plenty powerful for 4E.So, a Wand of Fireball at level 5 (say), would be +9 to attack and damage (again, IIRC).The wand would have the following power:Power (Encounter): As per the Fireball spell, but with +9 to hit/damage. After each use, make a saving throw. Failure means the wand is used up, and becomes useless and worthless. (add more rules minutae as needed)</blockquote>