If my fighter uses a scroll or a wand to cast a spell on himself, does that count as casting a spell for purposes such as the "mutable flesh" shapechanger bloodline ability?
(Ive never used a scroll or a wand before, so let me know if this is a stupid question.)
Yes, you count as the caster of the spell for both wands and scrolls.
Using an item does not count as you casting the spell. See the FAQ:
Items as Spells: Does using a potion, scroll, staff, or wand count as "casting a spell" for purposes of feats and special abilities like Augment Summoning, Spell Focus, an evoker's ability to do extra damage with evocation spells, bloodline abilities, and so on?
No. Unless they specifically state otherwise, feats and abilities that modify spells you cast only affect actual spellcasting, not using magic items that emulate spellcasting or work like spellcasting.
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If my fighter uses a scroll or a wand to cast a spell on himself, does that count as casting a spell for purposes such as the "mutable flesh" shapechanger bloodline ability?
(Ive never used a scroll or a wand before, so let me know if this is a stupid question.)
Using a Scroll or Wand requires you to have the appropriate spell on your class list: A fighter doesn't get spells, so you would be forced to make a 'Use Magic Device' skill check (DC 20 for the wand, DC 20 + caster level (of the scroll) for a scroll).
With either item, you are not actually casting a spell and it will not interact with feats or class features unless they specifically work with magic items.
Using an item does not count as you casting the spell. See the FAQ:
Items as Spells: Does using a potion, scroll, staff, or wand count as "casting a spell" for purposes of feats and special abilities like Augment Summoning, Spell Focus, an evoker's ability to do extra damage with evocation spells, bloodline abilities, and so on?
No. Unless they specifically state otherwise, feats and abilities that modify spells you cast only affect actual spellcasting, not using magic items that emulate spellcasting or work like spellcasting.
Just what I was looking for, should have checked the FAQs. Thank you.