Rod of Rulership

Rare Wondrous Items (requires attunement)

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Rod of Rulership: Rare Wondrous Items (requires attunement). Rod You can take a Magic action to present the rod and command obedience from each creature of your choice that you can see within 120 feet of yourself. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for 8 hours. While…

Rarity
Rare
Type
Wondrous Items
Attunement
Required

You can take a Magic action to present the rod and command obedience from each creature of your choice that you can see within 120 feet of yourself. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or have the Charmed condition for 8 hours. While Charmed in this way, the creature regards you as its trusted leader. If harmed by you or your allies or commanded to do something contrary to its nature, a target ceases to be Charmed in this way. Once used, this property can't be used again until the next dawn.

Common questions

Does Rod of Rulership require attunement?

Yes. Rod of Rulership requires attunement.

How rare is Rod of Rulership?

Rod of Rulership is a rare wondrous item in the 2024 D&D rules.

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