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-William Youatt, _Sheep: their breeds, management, and diseases; to which is added the Mountain Shepherd's Manual_, ch. III. 1837.}}
 
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A '''wand''' is a magical device that contains several charges of a specific spell or effect.
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A '''wand''' is a magical device that contains several charges of a specific spell or effect.  
  
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A player may zap a wand in the inventory with the '''[[V]]''' key (that is, e'''v'''oking it). This releases its magical effect at a target of the player's choice, and one charge of the wand will be depleted. The number of charges on a wand is always known, and wands of the same type will merge when picked up, taking up only one inventory slot and having the combined number of charges that the two previous wands had.
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==Useful Info==
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Wands can be zapped with the '''[[V]]''' key (that is, e'''V'''oking it) to release a magical effect, costing one charge. When out of charges, the wand is destroyed. If you pick up multiple wands of the same type, they merge: their charges combine into one inventory slot.
  
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Once a wand's charges are used up, the wand is destroyed.
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For players, a wand's [[spell power]] equals <code>15 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]</code><ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|evoke.cc|177}}</ref>, though this is still limited by the spell power caps for the spell cast.  
  
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A wand's [[spell power]] equals 15+2.5×[[Evocations]], though this is still limited by the spell power caps for the spell cast. For monsters zapping wands, the power is normally 30+[[hit dice]], although this can vary greatly depending on the type of wand. Some monsters, particularly [[unique]]s, may start with wands in their inventory.
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Monsters may start with wands, or pick up them from the ground. For monsters zapping wands, their power is <code>30 + [[hit dice]]</code>. Monsters do not consume charges when they use wands.
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[[Xom]] is greatly entertained (200) when you use a wand of random effects on yourself or others.
 
  
 
==List of wands==
 
==List of wands==
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:1px solid #000000;"
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:1px solid #000000;"
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! Image !! Wand !! Description !! Max charges per<br> individual wand on pickup !! Usable by monsters<ref>{{source ref|0.20.0|mon-act.cc|1065}}</ref>
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! Image !! Wand !! Description !! Max charges per instance<ref>Per item instance on the ground. You can hold as many wand charges as you find. Wand charges except digging are halved from D:8 onwards.</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|1565}}</ref> !! Type !! Monster version
 
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  | [[File:Wand of acid.png]]
 
  | [[File:Wand of acid.png]]
 
  | [[Wand of acid|Acid]]
 
  | [[Wand of acid|Acid]]
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  | [[Corrode]]s the target temporarily
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  | Fires a bolt of [[acid]] that may temporarily [[corrode]] targets
 
  | style="text-align:center" | 15
 
  | style="text-align:center" | 15
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  | Yes
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  | Beam
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  | [[File:Wand of clouds.png]]
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  | [[File:Wand of charming.png]]
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  | [[Wand of clouds|Clouds]]
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  | [[Wand of charming|Charming]]
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  | Blasts a cone-shaped area with various destructive clouds
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  | Temporarily charms the target
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  | style="text-align:center" | 9
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  | style="text-align:center" | 15
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  | No
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  | Hex
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|[[Confusion|Confuses]] the player
 
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  | [[File:Wand of digging.png]]
 
  | [[File:Wand of digging.png]]
 
  | [[Wand of digging|Digging]]
 
  | [[Wand of digging|Digging]]
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  | Creates a tunnel through the targeted wall tile
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  | Creates a tunnel through rock walls
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  | style="text-align:center" | 24
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  | style="text-align:center" | 9
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  | Yes
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  |<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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| [[File:Wand of disintegration.png]]
 
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| [[Wand of disintegration|Disintegration]]
 
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| Disintegrates the target or object
 
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| style="text-align:center" | 24
 
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| Yes, but damage is reduced to 2/3 of normal
 
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| [[File:Wand of enslavement.png]]
 
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| [[Wand of enslavement|Enslavement]]
 
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| Charms the target temporarily
 
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| style="text-align:center" | 24
 
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  | Yes, [[confuse]]s the player
 
 
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  | [[Wand of flame|Flame]]
 
  | [[Wand of flame|Flame]]
 
  | Shoots a [[Throw Flame|puff of flame]] at the target
 
  | Shoots a [[Throw Flame|puff of flame]] at the target
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  | style="text-align:center" | 48
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  | style="text-align:center" | 32
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  | Yes
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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  |  
 
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  | [[File:Wand of iceblast.png]]
 
  | [[File:Wand of iceblast.png]]
 
  | [[Wand of iceblast|Iceblast]]
 
  | [[Wand of iceblast|Iceblast]]
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  | Casts a field explosion of [[cold]]
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  | Creates a 3x3 explosion of [[cold]] damage that partially ignores cold resistance
 
  | style="text-align:center" | 15
 
  | style="text-align:center" | 15
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  | No
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  | Blast
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| [[File:Wand of light.png]]
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| [[Wand of light|Light]]
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| Fires a bolt of light that [[blind]]s the target.
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| style="text-align:center" | 24
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| Beam
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| [[Confuse]]s the player
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| [[File:Wand of mindburst.png]]
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| [[Wand of mindburst|Mindburst]]
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| Deals damage to the target, no effect on mindless targets.<br>Ignores armour, but checks [[willpower]].
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| style="text-align:center" | 24
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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  | [[File:Wand of paralysis.png]]
 
  | [[File:Wand of paralysis.png]]
 
  | [[Wand of paralysis|Paralysis]]
 
  | [[Wand of paralysis|Paralysis]]
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  | [[Paralyze]]s the target temporarily
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  | Temporarily [[paralyse]]s the target
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  | style="text-align:center" | 24
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  | style="text-align:center" | 15
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  | Yes
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| Hex
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  | [[File:Wand of polymorph.png]]
 
  | [[File:Wand of polymorph.png]]
 
  | [[Wand of polymorph|Polymorph]]
 
  | [[Wand of polymorph|Polymorph]]
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  | Target reforms as a random creature  
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  | Changes target into a random creature of similar strength
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  | style="text-align:center" | 24
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  | style="text-align:center" | 15
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  | Yes
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  |<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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| Turns the player into a [[bad form]]
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| [[File:Wand of roots.png]]
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| [[Wand of roots|Roots]]
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| Constricts the target; prevents movement<br>Deals increasing damage over time
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| style="text-align:center" | 15
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| Blast
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| [[File:Wand of random effects.png]]
 
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| [[Wand of random effects|Random effects]]
 
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| Randomly selects one of several effects
 
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| style="text-align:center" | 48
 
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| No
 
 
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| [[File:Wand of quicksilver.png]]
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| [[Wand of quicksilver|Quicksilver]]
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| Fires a [[Quicksilver Bolt|bolt of quicksilver]] that removes [[Potion of cancellation#Affected Status Effects|many status effects]].
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| style="text-align:center" | 24
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| Beam
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| [[File:Wand of scattershot.png]]
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| [[Wand of scattershot|Scattershot]]
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| Fires powerful blasts of metallic shrapnel
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==Item Types==
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Some wands may belong to an "[[alternate items|item set]]", or type, of wand. Only one item from each type may generate in a specific game, though [[Artificer]]s may start the game with wands that have not generated in a game.
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'''Beam''' - highly damaging [[bolt spell|bolt]]
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*[[Wand of acid]]
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*[[Wand of light]]
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*[[Wand of quicksilver]]
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'''Blast''' - never misses, 3x3 area
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*[[Wand of iceblast]]
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*[[Wand of roots]]
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'''Hex''' - status, checks [[willpower]]
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*[[Wand of charming]]
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*[[Wand of paralysis]]
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==High-tier wands==
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Some wands are considered too dangerous to be generated in the inventory of monsters with HD less than 5.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|makeitem.cc|1116}}</ref> Monsters with the [[:Category:No high tier wand flag|No high tier wand flag]] are also excluded. [[Ijyb]] is the exception to this rule. However, low HD monsters can still pick up these wands and use them normally starting from D:3.
  
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*[[Wand of charming]]
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<!-- sources for wand max charges/recharges:
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*[[Wand of paralysis]]
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    makeitem.cc:_wand_max_initial_charges(),
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*[[Wand of acid]]
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    itemprop.cc:wand_charge_value(), wand_max_charges()
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*[[Wand of light]]
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*[[Wand of quicksilver]]
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*[[Wand of iceblast]]
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*[[Wand of roots]]
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*[[Wand of mindburst]]
  
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===Images===
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==Images==
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:auto; padding:0; text-align: center"
 
{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:auto; padding:0; text-align: center"
 
| [[File:Wand bone.png]] || [[File:Wand brass.png]] || [[File:Wand bronze.png]] || [[File:Wand copper.png]]
 
| [[File:Wand bone.png]] || [[File:Wand brass.png]] || [[File:Wand bronze.png]] || [[File:Wand copper.png]]
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| [[File:Wand lead.png]] || [[File:Wand plastic.png]] || [[File:Wand silver.png]] || [[File:Wand wood.png]]
 
| [[File:Wand lead.png]] || [[File:Wand plastic.png]] || [[File:Wand silver.png]] || [[File:Wand wood.png]]
 
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==High-tier wands==
 
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Some wands are considered too dangerous to be generated in the inventory of monsters with HD less than 5. Monsters with the [[:Category:No high tier wand flag|No high tier wand flag]] are also excluded. [[Ijyb]] is the exception to this rule.
 
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*[[Wand of acid]]
 
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*[[Wand of iceblast]]
 
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*[[Wand of paralysis]]
 
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*[[Wand of disintegration]]
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Prior to [[0.21]], wands did not merge on pickup and had a maximum charge limit, though you could have multiple wands of the same type in your inventory. Wands had an unknown number of charges on pickup, and zapping the wand in this state would waste charges. The current number of charges could be discovered by identifying the wand, either by using a [[scroll of identify]] or by zapping the wand with Evocations skill (higher skill increased the chances of identifying the remaining charges). Wands were not destroyed upon reaching 0 charges, instead remaining inert in your inventory; [[scrolls of recharging]] existed, which would recharge on average about half a wand's charges. 0.21 removed [[wand of confusion|wands of confusion]] and [[wand of lightning|lightning]].
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*Prior to [[0.31]], monsters would consume charges when using wands. Monsters could use wands of digging. Also, [[wand of light|wands of light]], [[wand of quicksilver|quicksilver]], and [[wand of roots|roots]] were not considered high-level wands.
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*Prior to [[0.20]], another type of evocable item called [[rod]]s was available, and [[rod of clouds|rods of clouds]] and [[iron rod|iron]] took the place of wands of clouds and scattershot, respectively. Also, [[Deep dwarves]] had an innate ability to recharge wands. 0.20 also removed the "big three" wands ([[wand of heal wounds|heal wounds]], [[wand of hasting|hasting]], and [[wand of teleportation|teleportation]]), three highly valued helpful wands.
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*In [[0.29]], the [[item set]] mechanic was introduced; wands of the same "type" are now mutually exclusive from each other. Also, monsters in general now deal less damage with "high tier" wands.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], wands did not display the maximum charges possible when identified. 0.18 also removed the [[wand of cold]], [[Wand of draining|draining]], [[Wand of fire|fire]], [[Wand of fireball|fireball]], [[Wand of frost|frost]], [[Wand of invisibility|invisibility]], and [[Wand of magic darts|magic darts]], but introduced [[Wand of acid|wands of acid]] and [[Wand of iceblast|iceblast]]. Wands of fire, cold and draining were considered high-tier wands.
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*Prior to [[0.28]], the overall quantity of wand charges were much higher (charges were not halved past D:8). [[Eleionoma]]e and [[fenstrider witch]]es (native to [[the Swamp]]) did not drop wands, though.
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*Prior to [[0.24]], monsters couldn't use wands of iceblast, clouds, or scattershot.
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*Prior to [[0.22]], wands couldn't be used in many [[transformation]]s.
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*In [[0.21]], wands were 'goldified'. Prior to this version:
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**They did not merge on pickup, so you could have separate wand items of the same type.
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**Wands had an unknown number of charges on pickup. This could be discovered by identifying the wand or by zapping the wand (dependent on Evocations skill). Zapping unID'd wands would waste charges.
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**Once all their charges were used, wands would remain inert in your inventory. [[Scrolls of recharging]] would recharge about half the wand's capacity.
 
*Prior to [[0.16]], wands were not automatically identified when picked up. However, zapping a wand with an unknown number of charges did not waste any charges.
 
*Prior to [[0.16]], wands were not automatically identified when picked up. However, zapping a wand with an unknown number of charges did not waste any charges.
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], wands weighed 10.0 [[aum]] each.
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], wands weighed 10.0 [[aum]] each.
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===Added Wands===
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*[[0.29]] - [[Wand of light]], [[wand of quicksilver]], [[wand of roots]] (added with the [[item set]]s mechanic)
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*[[0.20]] - [[Wand of clouds]], [[wand of scattershot]] (replacing [[rod]]s)
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*[[0.18]] - [[Wand of acid]], [[wand of iceblast]]
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===Removed Wands===
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*[[0.27]] - [[Wand of random effects]] (replaced by [[pieces from Xom's chessboard]]
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*[[0.26]] - [[Wand of clouds]] (replaced by [[condenser vane]]s)
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*[[0.25]] - [[Wand of scattershot]] (replaced by the [[tin of tremorstones]])
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*[[0.21]] - [[Wand of confusion]], [[wand of lightning]].
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*[[0.20]] - [[Wand of heal wounds]], [[wand of hasting]], [[wand of teleportation]]
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*[[0.18]] - [[Wand of cold]], [[Wand of draining|draining]], [[Wand of fire|fire]], [[Wand of fireball|fireball]], [[Wand of frost|frost]], [[Wand of invisibility|invisibility]], and [[Wand of magic darts|magic darts]]. (Wands of fire, cold and draining were considered high-tier wands.)
  
 
==References==
 
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{{wands}}
 
[[Category:Wand|*]]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 24 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
An unusually magical sort of stick.

"[The principle of selection] is the magician's wand, by means of which he may summon into life whatever form and mould he pleases."

-William Youatt, _Sheep: their breeds, management, and diseases; to which is added the Mountain Shepherd's Manual_, ch. III. 1837.

A wand is a magical device that contains several charges of a specific spell or effect.

Useful Info

Wands can be zapped with the V key (that is, eVoking it) to release a magical effect, costing one charge. When out of charges, the wand is destroyed. If you pick up multiple wands of the same type, they merge: their charges combine into one inventory slot.

For players, a wand's spell power equals 15 + 3.5 * Evocations[1], though this is still limited by the spell power caps for the spell cast.

Monsters may start with wands, or pick up them from the ground. For monsters zapping wands, their power is 30 + hit dice. Monsters do not consume charges when they use wands.

List of wands

Image Wand Description Max charges per instance[2][3] Type Monster version
Wand of acid.png Acid Fires a bolt of acid that may temporarily corrode targets 15 Beam
Wand of charming.png Charming Temporarily charms the target 15 Hex Confuses the player
Wand of digging.png Digging Creates a tunnel through rock walls 9 -
Wand of flame.png Flame Shoots a puff of flame at the target 32 -
Wand of iceblast.png Iceblast Creates a 3x3 explosion of cold damage that partially ignores cold resistance 15 Blast
Wand of light.png Light Fires a bolt of light that blinds the target. 24 Beam Confuses the player
Wand of mindburst.png Mindburst Deals damage to the target, no effect on mindless targets.
Ignores armour, but checks willpower. 		24 -
Wand of paralysis.png Paralysis Temporarily paralyses the target 15 Hex
Wand of polymorph.png Polymorph Changes target into a random creature of similar strength 15 - Turns the player into a bad form
Wand of roots.png Roots Constricts the target; prevents movement
Deals increasing damage over time 		15 Blast
Wand of quicksilver.png Quicksilver Fires a bolt of quicksilver that removes many status effects. 24 Beam

Item Types

Some wands may belong to an "item set", or type, of wand. Only one item from each type may generate in a specific game, though Artificers may start the game with wands that have not generated in a game.

Beam - highly damaging bolt

Blast - never misses, 3x3 area

Hex - status, checks willpower

High-tier wands

Some wands are considered too dangerous to be generated in the inventory of monsters with HD less than 5.[4] Monsters with the No high tier wand flag are also excluded. Ijyb is the exception to this rule. However, low HD monsters can still pick up these wands and use them normally starting from D:3.

Images

Wand bone.png Wand brass.png Wand bronze.png Wand copper.png
Wand glass.png Wand gold.png Wand iron.png Wand ivory.png
Wand lead.png Wand plastic.png Wand silver.png Wand wood.png

History

  • Prior to 0.31, monsters would consume charges when using wands. Monsters could use wands of digging. Also, wands of light, quicksilver, and roots were not considered high-level wands.
  • In 0.29, the item set mechanic was introduced; wands of the same "type" are now mutually exclusive from each other. Also, monsters in general now deal less damage with "high tier" wands.
  • Prior to 0.28, the overall quantity of wand charges were much higher (charges were not halved past D:8). Eleionomae and fenstrider witches (native to the Swamp) did not drop wands, though.
  • Prior to 0.24, monsters couldn't use wands of iceblast, clouds, or scattershot.
  • Prior to 0.22, wands couldn't be used in many transformations.
  • In 0.21, wands were 'goldified'. Prior to this version:
    • They did not merge on pickup, so you could have separate wand items of the same type.
    • Wands had an unknown number of charges on pickup. This could be discovered by identifying the wand or by zapping the wand (dependent on Evocations skill). Zapping unID'd wands would waste charges.
    • Once all their charges were used, wands would remain inert in your inventory. Scrolls of recharging would recharge about half the wand's capacity.
  • Prior to 0.16, wands were not automatically identified when picked up. However, zapping a wand with an unknown number of charges did not waste any charges.
  • Prior to 0.15, wands weighed 10.0 aum each.

Added Wands

Removed Wands

References

  1. ↑ evoke.cc:177 (0.30.1)
  2. ↑ Per item instance on the ground. You can hold as many wand charges as you find. Wand charges except digging are halved from D:8 onwards.
  3. ↑ item-prop.cc:1565 (0.30.1)
  4. ↑ makeitem.cc:1116 (0.30.1)
Wands
Acid / Light / Quicksilver • Iceblast / Roots • Charming / Paralysis
Digging • Flame • Mindburst • Polymorph
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