Question about magic items

[Saabre]

Originally Posted by Nereidalbel

If the staff/wand needs to touch the subject, it becomes a Melee Spell. If contact is not required, it's a Regular Spell.

I would agree with this. It essentially becomes a melee spell and once cast the rod/wand is charged with the spell and is discharged by touching it to the target (as an attack if a combat spell).