Rod of Force

Price (Item Level): 60,000 gp (18th)

Body Slot: — (held)

Caster Level: 13th

Aura: Strong; (DC 21) evocation

Activation: See text

Weight: 1 lb.

This black iron rod is 18 inches long and a half inch wide. It hums with suppressed power.

A rod of force can be used five times per day. Each time you activate this rod, you can choose to create one of the following effects.

Blade of Force: Upon command, a 3- foot-long glowing blade of force springs forth from the rod. This “blade” can be used as a +1 brilliant energy longsword and lasts for 10 rounds. Activating this power is a swift (command) action.

Blast of Force: Upon command, a ray of force projects from the rod out to a maximum distance of 100 feet. This ranged touch attack deals 10d6 points of damage. Activating this power is a standard (command) action.

Wall of Force: This effect functions as the spell. Activating this power is a standard (command) action.

Prerequisites: Craft Rod, magic missile, mage’s sword, wall of force.

Cost to Create: 30,000 gp, 2,400 XP, 60 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 173.