Staffspell
- SchoolEvocation
- ComponentsV, S, M
- Range0
- AreaSpecial (Dragon) Creates 1 staff (WSC)
- Casting time1 rd.
- Duration3 rds./level
- SaveNone
This spell creates a stout staff of living electricity, 6 feet long. The staff inflicts damage as a normal quarterstaff, but for every five levels of the caster, the staff gains a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls, to a maximum of +3 for a 15th-level wizard or higher. The staff inflicts double damage (2d6) on water-based creatures, save those immune to electricity.
The staff can be used as a light source, brightening from a dull glimmer to the equivalent of a light spell upon mental command by the caster. The staff can be used only by an individual with a weapon proficiency in staff; it cannot be passed to others for their use. If the caster releases the staff for any reason, including spell casting, then the staffspell ends instantly.
The material component is a small wooden rod 18 inches long, cut by the caster from a stout oak, and is consumed by the spell.
Notes: Very rare spell. Known to be in The Blue Book of Othyisar Du'Morde, Vol. I. (Updated from Dragon Magazine.)
Sources: Dragon Magazine · Wizard's Spell Compendium