In our newbie RotRL campaign, we recently came across of Ring of Spell Storing and we are having some trouble figuring out who exactly can use it.
A minor ring of spell storing contains up to three levels of spells (either divine or arcane, or even a mix of both spell types) that the wearer can cast. Each spell has a caster level equal to the minimum level needed to cast that spell. The user need not provide any material components or focus to cast the spell, and there is no arcane spell failure chance for wearing armor (because the ring wearer need not gesture). The activation time for the ring is the same as the casting time for the relevant spell, with a minimum of 1 standard action.
Which of the following scenarios is feasible under this description (note the bolded part:
A. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and uses the ring to cast fireball.
B. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and a level 1 wizard uses the ring to cast fireball.
B2. The level 1 wizard must make a UMD check.
C. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and a level 1 fighter uses the ring to cast fireball.
C2. The level 1 fighter must make a UMD check.
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A is clearly possible. However, B is only feasible if one follows the general wand/spell trigger items wherein the caster level isn't important so much as the fact that the spell is on the spell list. C is what I have interpreted from reading other threads and what has been referenced from the general history of the item in past versions as well as the explanation for the relatively large cost (relative to say, 3 level 1 pearls of power).
Any thoughts on the correct use of this item? My two-handed fighter's dream of casting shield on himself hinges upon it.
If only the caster could use it then pearls of power would be cheaper and more useful. Anyone can activate a ring of spell storing provided a caster can imbue it everyday.
In our newbie RotRL campaign, we recently came across of Ring of Spell Storing and we are having some trouble figuring out who exactly can use it.
A minor ring of spell storing contains up to three levels of spells (either divine or arcane, or even a mix of both spell types) that the wearer can cast. Each spell has a caster level equal to the minimum level needed to cast that spell. The user need not provide any material components or focus to cast the spell, and there is no arcane spell failure chance for wearing armor (because the ring wearer need not gesture). The activation time for the ring is the same as the casting time for the relevant spell, with a minimum of 1 standard action.Which of the following scenarios is feasible under this description (note the bolded part:
A. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and uses the ring to cast fireball.
B. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and a level 1 wizard uses the ring to cast fireball.
B2. The level 1 wizard must make a UMD check.
Edit: Bonus points for 'The wizard, instead of imbuing the ring with fireball, imbues it with invisibility and grease, then hands it to the rogue, making the rogue cry for joy'
C. A level 5 wizard imbues it with fireball and a level 1 fighter uses the ring to cast fireball.
C2. The level 1 fighter must make a UMD check.
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A is clearly possible. However, B is only feasible if one follows the general wand/spell trigger items wherein the caster level isn't important so much as the fact that the spell is on the spell list. C is what I have interpreted from reading other threads and what has been referenced from the general history of the item in past versions as well as the explanation for the relatively large cost (relative to say, 3 level 1 pearls of power).
Any thoughts on the correct use of this item? My two-handed fighter's dream of casting shield on himself hinges upon it.
D. The level 5 wizard casts fireball into the ring. Anyone can then use the ring. No checks required.
D is correct.
edit: Bonus points for 'Instead of Fireball, the level 5 Wizard imbues the ring with invisibility and grease, then hands it to the rogue, who sheds tears of joy, and proceeds to slaughter the wizards enemies.'
D. The level 5 wizard casts fireball into the ring. Anyone can then use the ring. No checks required.
D is correct.edit: Bonus points for 'Instead of Fireball, the level 5 Wizard imbues the ring with invisibility and grease, then hands it to the rogue, who sheds tears of joy, and proceeds to slaughter the wizards enemies.'
+1. D is correct.