[PFS] Persistent Metamagic (Normal) or Quicken Metamagic (Lesser)

[cavernshark]

I've got an enchanter Wizard in PFS about to hit 10th level. For some time now I've been saving up my gold to make a big purchase of a rod of persistent metamagic (normal). However, I realized that for roughly the same price, I could snag a rod of quicken spell (lesser).

My general spell load out is a combination of enchantment control spells, conjuration control spells, and buffs for the party. I'm a bit more of a generalist wizard -- this is my dash 1 so there aren't any specific fancy tricks I'm trying to employ. I'd originally wanted the persistent spell rod to make sure that key abilities like Dominate Person or Confusion hit early to help turn the tides on key fights, but action economy can be tough and the idea of being able to cast a quickened haste along side of a higher level control or summon spell in the first round of combat is also pretty tempting.

Any advice from those who've been in this situation? It's likely I'll only have enough gold before retirement to buy one or the other.

[Guru-Meditation]

If you have top DCs (likely with some Spellfocus feats in the mix) go for the Quicken rod. Your spells have a good chance of sticking already.

[andreww]

Don't buy either. If you already know those feats buy the Staff of the Master Necromancer.

[Vatras]

If I had to choose, persistent it is.

If the Quicken was also a normal one, I'd take that, but with a lesser, I'd rather enforce my spells.