Rods as weapons?

[schnivelbiv]

What is the damage and weapon type of a metamagic rod?

 

[IcyCool]

What is the damage and weapon type of a metamagic rod?

Whatever the rod states. If it doesn't state any weapon type, then you can use it as an improvised weapon (taking the appropriate penalties), at a size that your DM deems appropriate.

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

First off, it really depends on how big your metamagic rods are ...

Assuming they are crafted to be about the same length as a normal club, I'd go with improvised weapon, 2 dice sizes down from a club.

Medium is 1d3, small is 1d2.

Improvised Weapons: Sometimes objects not crafted to be weapons nonetheless see use in combat. Because such objects are not designed for this use, any creature that uses one in combat is considered to be nonproficient with it and takes a –4 penalty on attack rolls made with that object. To determine the size category and appropriate damage for an improvised weapon, compare its relative size and damage potential to the weapon list to find a reasonable match. An improvised weapon scores a threat on a natural roll of 20 and deals double damage on a critical hit. An improvised thrown weapon has a range increment of 10 feet.

 

[Scharlata]

First off, it really depends on how big your metamagic rods are ...

Enlarged Rod perhaps 1d6, Widened Rod 1d12, Maximized Rod 2d10?

 

[Thanee]

Rods weigh approximately 5 pounds.

They range from 2 feet to 3 feet long and are usually made of iron or some other metal. (Many, as noted in their descriptions, can function as light maces or clubs due to their sturdy construction.)

Improvised club is probably ok, don't see the need for a lower damage die.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Thanks, Thanee! I didn't notice that one. I kinda went with a "Bigger than Normal Wand" interpretation.