Blade of Disaster vs Rod of Absorbtion [Archive] - Wizards Community

Blade of Disaster vs Rod of Absorbtion [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Old_Troll
04-02-08, 11:02 PM So if a wielder of a Rod of Absorbtion is attacked by a Black Blade of Disaster, will it absorb it? Why or why not?
jaelis
04-03-08, 08:03 AM This rod acts as a magnet, drawing spells or spell-like abilities into itself. The magic absorbed must be a single-target spell or a ray directed at either the character possessing the rod or her gear.

Effect: sword-shaped planar rift

Since BBoD is not a targeted spell or a ray spell, the rod would not affect it.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Old_Troll 04-02-08, 11:02 PM	So if a wielder of a Rod of Absorbtion is attacked by a Black Blade of Disaster, will it absorb it? Why or why not?
jaelis 04-03-08, 08:03 AM	This rod acts as a magnet, drawing spells or spell-like abilities into itself. The magic absorbed must be a single-target spell or a ray directed at either the character possessing the rod or her gear. Effect: sword-shaped planar rift Since BBoD is not a targeted spell or a ray spell, the rod would not affect it.