Topic: Question about Power Dice, Wizard Level and the Wizard's Staff.

[Von Ulrich]

Alight.

A level two Wizard is allowed to throw how many power dice per spell? 

The example in the new BRB on page 33 shows a level one rolling four dice.

I thought a level 2 could use two power dice, and the Wizard's Staff would allow him to use three dice total.

Could one of you generals clear this up for me?

Thanks in advance.

[Delthos]

I thought a level 2 could use two power dice, and the Wizard's Staff would allow him to use three dice total.

That is 7th edition. (It was actually his level +1 power dice he could use)

In 8th edition any wizard can use up to 6 dice to cast a spell. He adds his level to the result. I don't remember what the wizards staff does as I don't use it, but I thought it gave a +1 to the casting roll. So it would be 6 dice with a +3 to the casting roll for your level 2 wizard, if I'm remembering the rule for the staff correctly.

[Syn Ace]

In 7th, you could throw 1 dice more than your level -- so level 2 could throw 3 dice.

Don't think there is a limit based on level now - you just can't throw more than 6 dice total per cast. (correct me if I'm wrong -- been running mostly warrior priests so far)

Wizard staff allowed you to roll 1 dice more than your level normally permitted -- dunno how it's changed in 8th.

[Odominus]

Wiz staff allows you roll 7 PD.

[Delthos]

So there you have it then, one more dice than normal and not +1 to the casting roll.

[Freman Bloodglaive]

Which gives your level 2 a seriously good chance of getting something off, and then blowing themselves to hell.

Gotta love it.

[Finlay]

The item is now worthless, and will be changed in the new book.

[Freman Bloodglaive]

Page 68 – Wizard’s Staff
Change to “The Wizard’s Staff allows the bearer to roll up to
seven dice to cast spells”

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