12 Level Mage Question


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I am thinking about taking Intensify Spell for my next feat. If I prepare a 3rd level spell such as fireball as an intense spell (which means using a 4th level spell slot), can I use a rod of maximize, lesser (which works on 1-3rd level spells on that spell? Rules seem more unclear than most on this issue to me. The forums also seem divided on this issue. Do either of you know or have an opinion? I really could see this one either way.


Phast wrote:
I am thinking about taking Intensify Spell for my next feat. If I prepare a 3rd level spell such as fireball as an intense spell (which means using a 4th level spell slot), can I use a rod of maximize, lesser (which works on 1-3rd level spells on that spell? Rules seem more unclear than most on this issue to me. The forums also seem divided on this issue. Do either of you know or have an opinion? I really could see this one either way.

From the FAQ:

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Metamagic: At what spell level does the spell count for concentration DCs, magus spell recall, or a pearl of power?

The spell counts as the level of the spell slot necessary to cast it.

For example, an empowered burning hands uses a 3rd-level spell slot, counts as a 3rd-level spell for making concentration checks, counts as a 3rd-level spell for a magus's spell recall or a pearl of power.

In general, use the (normal, lower) spell level or the (higher) spell slot level, whichever is more of a disadvantage for the caster. The advantages of the metamagic feat are spelled out in the Benefits section of the feat, and the increased spell slot level is a disadvantage.

Heighten Spell is really the only metamagic feat that makes using a higher-level spell slot an advantage instead of a disadvantage.

So you use the higher level when determining the metamagic rod to use.


4th lv slots need a normal rod, not lesser.

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