If a wizard uses their focus (bonded item) to cast a spell can they add Meta magic to the spell? If so, would the effective level of the spell be limited by the highlest level spell the wizard can cast?
For example, as a 9th level wizard I use my focus (bonded item) to cast Summon Monster 5. Can I "quciken" that spell? I don't think so as they would make it a 9th level spell slot.
Can I use my focus to cast a "quickened" magic missile? This is, effectively, a 5th level spell which I can cast.
Just trying to be sure I understand the limits.
If a wizard uses their focus (bonded item) to cast a spell can they add Meta magic to the spell? If so, would the effective level of the spell be limited by the highlest level spell the wizard can cast?
Nope.
A bonded object can be used once per day to cast any one spell that the wizard has in his spellbook and is capable of casting, even if the spell is not prepared. This spell is treated like any other spell cast by the wizard, including casting time, duration, and other effects dependent on the wizard's level. This spell cannot be modified by metamagic feats or other abilities. The bonded object cannot be used to cast spells from the wizard's opposition schools (see arcane school).
Thanks.... stupid oversite on my part.
Now, if you were a universalist you could add metamagic on the fly with metamagic mastery. Still can't make the umped spell higher level than you can cast, though.