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  • \$\begingroup\$ There's this nebulous thing for me, though, in that the rules state the item has to be a 'melee weapon'. Now there is a sort of definition of melee weapons within the PHB's weapon table and I will concur that rod's aren't on there. But I would also say that you could hit a person with it in a melee fashion. Further complicating the issue is that the Staff of Power is described as a functional melee weapon, so I have to wonder why Rods aren't as well. It may not have any plusses to hit and damage, but you could still hit someone with it. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 23, 2018 at 1:51
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    \$\begingroup\$ What you're describing is an improvised weapon. They are described on p147 of the Player Handbook. "such as broken glass, a table leg," and it goes on to say "In many cases, an improvised weapon is similar to an actual weapon and can be treated as such. For example, a table leg is akin to a club. At the DM’s option, a character proficient with a weapon can use a similar object as if it w ere that weapon and use his or her proficiency bonus." But they still are not a melee (or other) Weapon as far as the rules are concerned. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 23, 2018 at 1:55
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    \$\begingroup\$ Revised to flip, but I've added some additional info that will be helpful for the querent. Just find yourself a Staff of the Magi and you are set! \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 23, 2018 at 2:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Pyrotechnical, thanks, but the reason I asked because the build is for specifically a Warlock. And a SOM might be a bit much for what I intend. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 23, 2018 at 4:19
  • \$\begingroup\$ @JhyarelleSilver the answer to your question is still herein. This is more information than you require and might be useful for later. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jul 23, 2018 at 13:16