Adding in the metamagic feat doesn't give them new spells known or otherwise break the mechanic. 5] Good Metamagic feats for a Beguiler HelpRapid metamagic can negate that entirely from level 9 on, and there's an ACF in PHB2 that can bypass it several times per day if you give up your familiar. And the ever popular metamagic rods. A spell can be made rapid and quickened only if its original casting time was 1 full round. + 20 ft. Rapid Metamagic. docx), PDF File (. A spellcaster who uses a metamagic component casts a. As for additional tricks, besides the standard feats (Practical Metamagic, Easy Metamagic, Arcane Disciple (Luck)) I can't think of much. Metamagic Intensity: If you cast spells affected by the same metamagic feat in 2 consecutive rounds, you gain a +1 bonus to the second spell’s caster level. Quicken Spell [Metamagic] Benefit. This staff grants the ability to use following metamagic feats to the user 5 times per day each, as if the user had actual feats learned. Enervation) * Hordemaster (E. Special. g. Feb 9, 2011. Last. Also, that's still not how Easy Metamagic, Practical Metamagic, or even the Incantatrix's Improved Metamagic ability works. In this case, anyone trying to use that scroll would also need to have Metamagic School Focus for that particular school. The modifications made by these feats only apply to spells cast directly by the feat. Tricky caster level requirements. I am working on a (somewhat) functional version of the classic Bard/Barbarian hybrid. Champion Summoner. g. Borrow some from friends! Phade's Fearsome Aspect: +5 Intimidate, +10 Disguise, Demoralize as a swift action. In fact, in 3. Casting a 1-action metamagic spell spontaneously is a full-round action, and a spell with a longer casting time takes an extra full-round action to cast. Jun 15, 2004. It's also true of the Practical Metamagic feat. The Player's Handbook says. When you apply any metamagic feats other than Heighten Spell to that spell, the enhanced spell uses up a spell slot one level lower than normal. Heighten Spell is really the only metamagic feat that makes using a higher-level spell slot an advantage instead of a disadvantage. g. Sorcerers and bards must take more time to cast a metamagic spell (one enhanced by a metamagic feat) than a regular spell. Elemental Metamagic: Whenever you cast a spell that has two or more elemental descriptors and you modify this spell with a metamagic feat, reduce the final spell level adjustment (after all metamagic has been applied) by one, to a minimum of +0. You cannot partially increase the level of the spell (or "split" the cost) to reduce the number of uses of bardic. metamagic rods do not change the spell-slot or effective spell. The Gnome Wizard 1 substitution level that makes Silent Image a 0-level spell (gaining another +1 from Earth Spell). May we get an official discussion thread linked to in this thread? Thankee! (Metamagic and You: A Thesis should use this link instead!)(Complete Mage 151 has the very spiffy Metamagic Storm wondrous location where, for 5000G, you gain a metamagic feat for 1 year. , Haste is normally a level 3 arcane spell, but Extended Haste uses a level 4 spell slot; an Empowered fireball does 50% more damage, but uses a level 5 spell slot. Although talk with your GM since Errata states that it can only gain you spells on your class list (some choose to ignore that). Let's assume his 9th level feat is Rapid Metamagic, and as a Beguiler he gets Silent Spell and Still Spell as class bonus feats. Once per day per class level, you can apply the benefit of that feat to any spell you cast without increasing the level of the spell, preparing it ahead of time, or increasing. Spontaneous Casting and Metamagic Feats A cleric spontaneously casting a cure or inflict spell can cast a metamagic version of it instead. Feats are now gained at every odd-numbered level, ie at levels 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19. This does not alter the level of the spell or its casting time. it's pretty good, getting improved metamagic at 8 and bonus feats once in a while. A rapid spell with a casting time measured in rounds. 2 Unearthed Arcana Flaws normally means something turns out painfully lacking, but so be it. Scorching Ray is 750*2*3= 4500 gold, or 2250g +180 xp crafted and give 4d6 damage. The Nightstick is a magic item from Libris Mortis (p. You could take some other metamagic feat, that either increases the spell level by 1 (e. MAIN SECTION FEATS ACCELERATE METAMAGIC [General] You can apply a selected metamagic feat to your spells more quickly than normal. The boost to DCs is great, and the extra spells is the icing on the cake. « Reply #14 on: February 20, 2012, 03:01:36 PM ». This benefit even lets you quicken your sorcerer spells with the Quicken Spell feat. Multi Spell : You must announce that you are using this ability before casting a spell. A rapid spell uses up a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level. Metamagic Feat: The shadow adept can choose any one metamagic feat. Very High Essential Arcanist. Somatic Weaponry: Same as eschew materials, but better depending on point of view. Originally (in this thread) I had started a Metamagc Guide, but I put it on hold. You cannot partially increase the level of the spell (or "split" the cost) to reduce the number of uses of bardic. Metamagic to the rescue! A Twin Repeat Spell of Wish effectively allows four Wishes for little more than the price of one. A character doesn't need the metamagic feat to activate an item storing a. These creatures are described fully in the Familiars section in Chapter 1. Energy Substitution (electricity), Knowledge (nature) 4 ranks. FWIW, the Rapid Metamagic feat says this: Normal: Spontaneous casters applying metamagic must either take a full-round action (if the spell normally requires a standard action or less) or add a full-round action to the casting time (if the spell takes 1 full round or longer to cast). Quicken metamagic items help, like metamagic rods. Finger of Death, Horrid Wilting) * No Save (E. A rapid spell uses up a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level. Rapid Metamagic from Complete Mage does allow you to do this. Benefit: Only spells with a casting time greater than 1 standard action can be made rapid. One of your metamagic feats is easier to use. ago. A sorcerer still must take a full-round action when using a metamagic rod, just as if using a metamagic feat he possesses. Rapid Metamagic (C. Lesser and Greater Metamagic Rods. Rapid Spell: You can cast spells with long casting times more quickly. As a free action, you can take the energy from turning or rebuking undead and use it to apply a metamagic feat to divine spells that you know. For whomever said sorcerers can't do Quicken, there's Rapid Spell or an ACF to trade the familiar for metamagic specialization which takes away the lengthened casting time. You have a very small spell selection though and you still need your hands to be free so maybe it would be best to have a still spell metamagic rod that doubles as a weapon or something like that. Spontaneous casters applying metamagic must either take a full-round action (if the spell normally requires a standard action or less) or add a full-round action to the. The Dark template increases the speed of all the forms of movement possessed by the base creature. Ride. Divine Metamagic states:. Casting a twinned spell causes the spell to take effect twice in the same area or on the same target simultaneously. Easy Metamagic (Dragon Magazine, #325): -1 to a specific metamagic feat's cost. Quicken Spell is great for clerics. Where "x" is the modified level of the regular metamagic feat. The Gnome Wizard 1 substitution level that makes Silent Image a 0-level spell (gaining another +1 from Earth Spell). 2. Special. 45) to put metamagic feats on wands without adding to the cost? For example, normally a silent spell on a grease would cost (750 x spell level x caster level) or 750 x 2 x 3 = 4500 because the spell level would effectively be 2. Practical Metamagic ( Races of the Dragon, p. Prerequisites. ; Earth Spell - To Increase effective caster level of the spell by +2, and retain out +1 to effective spell level. txt) or read online for free. I dealt like 384. Extend Spell and Chain Spell (Lessers are handy) for buffing and such. Forceful Magic (Dragon Magazine, #308): -1 metamagic once per day. All the rods described here are use-activated (but casting spells in a. Therefore, such a character must also take more time to cast a metamagic spell (one enhanced by a metamagic feat) than he does to cast a regular spell. ENLARGE SPELL [METAMAGIC] Benefit: You can alter a spell with a range of close, medium, or long to increase its range by 100%. I wonder if I am interpreting this feat wrongly or not. A spell can be made rapid and quickened only if its original casting time was 1 full round. Cast Quickened Arcane Fusion (possibly via meta rod). 5] Metamagic Feat List. DIVINE METAMAGIC (feat from Complete Divine) "When you take this feat, choose a metamagic feat. User81620 • 8 yr. Complete. Your cold spells are so cold that they can damage. Q&A for gamemasters and players of tabletop, paper-and-pencil role-playing gamesThe description of Metamagic Song states:. Your study of the sinister knowledge and spellcasting techniques of. range: Transdimensional Spell — Affect incorporeal. I guess if someone wanted to do something similar to the SLA feats (n times per day and no penalties for using), they could take the Sudden Metamagic feats (though I don't remember how many times per day those are useable; the SLA feats are 3, but I don't remember if. Re: [3. /level and long-range spells have a range of 800 ft. You make one of your spells last all day. Spoilers. Any items created using a metamagic reducing or alternate cost ability can only be used by a character with that same metamagic reducing or alternate cost ability. More spells per round is always a good thing, especially if you find some of the really well scaling low level spells. If you want more, I guess you have to boost charisma or else get the Extra Turning feat. 3. Dragon Magazine is out, so I don't have access to Easy Metamagic. For example, if you select Practical Metamagic (Empower Spell), you can apply the. #1. I can't vouch for its completeness, but in any case this seems like a good place to start. Prerequisite. $35kish. This feat can be applied to a spell cast spontaneously as long as its original casting time was longer than 1 full round. Thus, when a new incantatrix level is gained, the character gains new spells per day as if she had also gained a level in a spellcasting. 5, sorcerers can't really quicken a spell without some other feature, since the act of applying Quicken increases the casting time of the spell. The Heighten spell feat is a variable adjustment that is still added to the total adjustment of other metamagic feats. The Arcane Thesis feat makes each metamagic applied to the chosen spell cost less by one,. Level limits for potions and wands apply to the spell’s higher spell level (after the application of the metamagic feat). Metamagic spells are cast as a higher-level spell even though they function as a spell of the original level. Benefit When you apply a metamagic feat to a spontaneously cast spell, the spell takes only its normal casting time. As described below: "While item creation costs are handled in detail below, note that normally the two primary factors are the caster level of the creator and the level of the spell or spells put into the item. If the spell's normal casting time is a standard action, casting a metamagic version is a full-round action for a sorcerer or bard. A metamagic rod also requires a free hand. As a secondary benefit, you gain a +1 competence bonus to your caster level when casting water spells. Summon lots of evil things to. Casting a Metamagic Spell. Your study of the sinister knowledge and spellcasting techniques of. Casting a quickened spell is a free action. /level. Not unplayable but not something to recommend when alternatives are available. Black Lore of Moil. If the spell’s normal casting time is a standard action, casting a metamagic version is a full-round action for a sorcerer or bard. Effects of Metamagic Feats on a Spell: In all ways, a metamagic spell operates at its original spell level, even though it is prepared and cast using a higher-level spell slot. Divine Metamagic (Persist) is the elephant in the room. That said, the proliferation of Meta-X feats in 3. Iridos • 4 yr. Note that the additional ray, also due to the rules of Split Ray, must be fired simultaneously with one of the other two normal rays. They reduce the cost of a specific feat by one, to a minimum of 1. Lesser rods can be used with spells of 3rd level or lower, while greater rods can be used with spells of 9th level or. The Original formula: X = Metamagic feat's spell level modifier (+0 is calculated as 1/2) Y = Maximum level of spell affected by the rod. Draconic Heritage (white), sorcerer level 3rd. This supernatural quality requires no activation. Cast Arcane Fusion (cast a 3rd level spell and 1st level spell at once with a 5th level spell; there's a higher level versiont too). So with Incantatrix 10, practical metamagic, and arcane thesis (greater arcane fusion) I can twin a GAF in a 9th-level slot. Since many Beguiler spells have ‘short’ range, this can be a key feat to avoid melee combat and/or stay hidden. A sudden metamagic feat can only be applied to a spell "x" levels lower than the highest level spell the character could cast. Replace your 9th level feat with rapid metamagic or you cannot use metamagic feats with arcane fusion (see errata). Blooded Metamagic. Extra time is also required in this case. (and did!) just bribe the GM until he lets me gank Rapid Metamagic from 3. 5] Easy Metamagic. If it's one of the +1s from the PHB, the Wu Jen's Spell Secret will give it to you for free on one spell. Fun fact, the SRD directly contradicts itself when defining the difference between a full-round action spell and 1 round casting time spells. For example: Magic Items and Metamagic Spells: With the right item creation feat, you can store a metamagic version of a spell in a scroll, potion, or wand. You can apply the selected. This gets you four at 4th level, and by 17th level you'll know 6/8 metamagic options, rather than just 4/8. note that that's the magic of faerûn one. Choose a metamagic feat you know. You may cast a spell that normally has a range of touch at any distance up to 30 feet. Complete Mage: Shadow Veil: You draw wisps of darkness across your enemy's eyes,. 5 / PF] Best Metamagic Feats for my character. I'm having some trouble with research and finding guides due to so many of the forums I once perused and enjoyed being shut down, moved, archived, etc. Prerequisite. This feat can be applied to a spell cast spontaneously as long as its original casting time. The Prestige Class Metaphysical Spellshaper (BoEF, p. A rapid spell uses up a spell slot one level higher than the spell's actual level. For whomever said sorcerers can't do Quicken, there's Rapid Spell or an ACF to trade the familiar for metamagic specialization which takes away the lengthened casting time. Gnome; or base attack bonus +4, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 2 ranks, and Tumble 9 ranks. Kind of like the Rapid Metamagic ACF from the 3. Spoilers. A character doesn t need the metamagic feat to activate an item storing a. 5. Re: [3. Your study of the sinister knowledge and spellcasting techniques of. E. Re: Optimizing a Generalist 3. Easy Metamagic will get us Searing Spell to hit the things that are normally immune to fire. Ferrus Animus said: In Complete Mage there is the feat "Rapid Metamagic" it allows you to cast spells with metamagic without an increased casting time. DnD 3. The answer massively depends on what kind of sorcerer you want to run. Complete list of. You make one of your spells last all day. With the right item creation feat, you can store a metamagic version of a spell in a scroll, potion, or wand. Yourfirespells sear the fl esh from your enemies' bones, leaving. Spells with a normal casting time of 1 action (or less) which are spontaneously modified by metamagic feats also take a full-round action to cast but come into effect right on your turn. That kind of stuff doesn't really "take off" until mid levels anyway. If you use a lot of summons, then Augment Summoning (PH) might be a good choice, especially because you could take Imbue Summoning (PH2) after that. If you didn’t use Metamagic Song you can use Rapid Metamagic to reduce this to “its normal casting time”. Skills - There is no way to use skill points to get extra bardic musics. Even more so by the time metamagic slinging is really starting to get running (enough spells, feats, and spell levels to actually play with). To me, it is not the damage that counts, but the versatility. Metamagic Rod (Quicken, Greater) The wielder can cast up to three spells per day (of 9th level or lower) that are quickened as though using the Quicken Spell feat. Be sure to get Residual Magic in CM so every other Silent Image you cast is Heightened for free, and Rapid Metamagic in CM wouldn't be a bad choice. Other than Arcane Prep, is there any Feat thats like this? I know learned metamagic is 3. An enlarged spell with a range of close now has a range of 50 ft. But, since Sudden Maximize works better for most spells, it is still better than Sudden Empower. Bone Art. I don't want to include anything from Dragon Magazine, though Easy Metamagic is obviously awesome, and Sculpt Spell would benefit hugely from Ray Coning. You must meet all prerequisites for this feat and this feat can't be used as. Benefit: Only spells with a casting time greater than 1 standard action can be made rapid. Rapid metamagic is required to keep casting time at 1 standard action. Check monster manual 3. To use a silly example; if you have a. When you use this feat, add +3 to the number of rounds you must wait before using your breath weapon again. Step 1) Have a schema of Metamagic Item. This effectively 4x XP bonus easily overrides the 2x XP penalty for wishing for magic items. Magic Items and Metamagic Spells: With the right item creation feat, you can store a metamagic version of a spell in a scroll, potion, or wand. There are no other feats which grant extra musics per day. You can create weapons, armor and possibly siege equipment for your undead minions. An enlarged spell with a range of close now has a range of 50 ft. You can apply any metamagic feat you know to a spell as you cast it without increasing the casting time. Very High Epic Rapid Spellcasting 2. Prerequisite. Level 1, single target, round/level, 1 damage per round, separate reflex save to negate each round. You may use this ability a number of times per day equal to your Intelligence bonus + your. [3. TL;DR: Metamagic requires that your next action be Cast a Spell, but to activate a Scroll you must use an Activate an Item activity that subordinates a Cast a Spell activity. Draconic breath can be useful at lower lvs. 5] Sorcerers and Metamagic. Metamagic School Focus You are unusually skilled at modifying the effects of a particular school of magic. Usable 1/day. 1D4 + 1 Maximized is 5. I have been looking into if it is possible to use the ring of transcendent spells with spells cast from a wand. Prerequisite: Any other metamagic feat. Sorcerer w/ Rapid metamagic (either PH2 feature swap, or CM feat). When you apply a metamagic feat to a spontaneously cast spell, the spell takes only its normal casting time. Gender. For example, Empower Spell-like Ability requires a CL that is twice the spell level + 4. attack roll for a spell and miss, you can spend 2 sorcery points to reroll the d20, and you must use the new roll. 5] Sorcerers and Metamagic Was just wondering what are the various ways a sorcerer can apply metamagic to spells without extending the duration to 1 full round. Rapid Metamagic is better if you want two metamagic spells/round (and if you don't, Arcane Spellsurge is entirely sufficient). A bunch of things jump out, so let me stream-of-consciousness at you a bit. Normal: Spontaneous casters applying metamagic must either take a full-round action (if the spell normally requires a standard action or less) or add a full-round action to the casting time (if the. I did a lot of research and I've ended up with something like this: Human Wizard: Abjuration (Or Antimagic) Domain variant level 1-2, Master Specialist (Abjuration) level 3-5, Incantatrix 6-9, Initiate of the Sevenfold Veil 7-16, Archmage 17-18 (Mastery of Shaping, Arcane Reach) 2 Feat granting Flaws: nonperceptive and magical schizophrenia. Levels 3-5: This is the first time you acquire your channeling ability, but you haven't yet a bonus attack from high BAB. (Conjuration), and probably Rapid Spell to make the most of being a summoner. All the rods described here are use-activated (but casting spells in. You take non-damage spells like sleep and glitterdust as per normal, and if you meet foes where such spells are useless, simply convert them to damage. Rapid Metamagic. 2. Lesser rods can be used with spells of 3rd level or lower, while greater rods can be used with spells of 9th. These feats allow spellcasters to tinker with their spells’ range, area, damage, components required, and even casting time. So a 7th level wizard could use Sudden Maximize on any 0 or 1st level spell, without using a. 46): [General] You possess an uncanny mastery of your magic, enabling you to modify spells on the fly much faster than. Re: Metamagic Adept. Depending on the group and the specific metamagic, many GMs can be talked into houseruling that Spell Secret can apply to other +1s as well. 2011-02-14, 10:57 PM (ISO 8601) Some quick research confirms RAW although whomever writes the metamagic version down must have the prerequisite feats, the subsequent users of the scroll do not per RAW and must only make a Spellcraft(DC 15 +spell level, -2 if within their specialty school) to copy it into their spellbook, where it’s a spell of whatever level the metamagic increased it to. Apr 5, 2011, 06:25 am. 5 and pathfinder together. Can't link due to scrub rules of this forum. Mirror Move: This build is fairly feat-intensive. Epic Metamagic Staff . It's two metamagics, not just one. Artifices, incantatrixes, other casters using metamagic wand grip, and the metamagic infusion can also apply metamagic feats to non-epic staffs in such a way that their effect slot value would exceed 9. "Empower Spell (Metamagic) You can increase the power of your spells, causing them to deal more damage. You can cast spells that arc to other targets in. Spell Fury(Su): At 9th level the rage mage may opt to cast a spell as an attack action while raging. The ability that a conjurer gets from this is. Complete list of all D&D spells, rulebooks, feats, classes and more!Originally Posted by Yzzyx. A spell can be made rapid and quickened only if its original casting time was 1 full round. Originally Posted by ShneekeyTheLost. That being said, since it's such a major feat, I would like to know which metamagic feat goes the best with Divine Metamagic. Metamagic Vigor CM: If you apply metamagic feats which don’t affect spell level (City Magic, Energy Substitution), you can get a free +1 to caster level as long as you cast a spell every round. Level limits for potions and wands apply to the spell’s higher spell. Use the Swift version if you have Rapid Metamagic. The modifications made by these feats only apply to spells cast directly by the feat user. also, instant metamagic can be useful a bit. 2017-07-09, 12:12 AM. Furthermore, Sorcerers still have to pay the increased level cost. Source. One of your metamagic feats is easier to use. 5 from 3. Feat Category – Metamagic. In addition, reduce the DC of any saving throws by this amount. 2010-04-25, 03:19 PM (ISO 8601) Spoilers. (requires any metamagic feat) Metamagic School Focus [UNKNOWN=sup]: CM: Reduces metamagic costs, as long as you stick to one school. Knowledge (religion) 4 ranks, must not be of the dragonblood subtype, must not have any draconic feats. The wording isn't that you must use a different option, it's that "you can use only one Metamagic option", if you use the same Metamagic option twice that's still two options, it just happens that they're the same. So, any specified rules is redundant, since the feats itself explain how to use it. (This isn’t the same as a 1-round casting time. A Battle Mage can obtain a familiar. Pricing on scrolls is 50g x spell level x caster level. If you're going metamagic, use feats. Hey All: Quick question: How does banning Metamagic effect a 3. You do have options to reduce metamagic costs, however. A bit pricy gold-wise, but probably the best way to get free metamagic, especially for uncommon but handy ones like Selective. The Metamagic School Focus feat lets you reduce the cost of any metamagic feat by one, three times per day, if the feat is used on a spell from the chosen school, no minimum given. This does not change the spell slot of the altered spell. Required feats: Extend Spell, Persist Spell, Reach Spell (not required but nice: Wand Surge, Maximize Spell) Required lvl: 11, you want metamagic spell completion. (This isn't the same as a 1-round casting time. This benefit even lets you quicken your sorcerer spells with. Cover does little to reduce the effectiveness of your spells. A 2 round spontaneous spell when Rapid is applied becomes a 1 round casting spell. You have to be a. With the appropriate Extend Metamagic rod you can make them last 48 hours, effectively allowing 18 spells persistent. pdf), Text File (. However Rapid Metamagic specifically supersedes this rule: Sorted by: 3. Reduce the cost of adding metamagic feats to spells of a chosen school of magic: X: Rapid Metamagic: CM: Spellcraft 12 ranks, ability to spontaneously cast spells: Apply metamagic feats without increasing casting time: X: Better than Accelerated Metamagic/PHB2 variant sorcerer, but comes online later: Residual Magic: CM: Spellcraft 12 ranks. Especially if you're using Sorcery Points (metamagic) and Spell Points (instead of spell slots) together in one big pool, you can choose to either cast a lot of first level spells throughout the day, or to drop a few big nukes and dump. Although you'll have less spells per day and you'll lose the warmage edge, you won't need to take Rapid Metamagic, and you'll get two bonus metamagic feats. A rapid spell with a casting time of 1 full round can be cast as a standard action. We are allowed two flaws; that means we get 3 feats at level 1. Incantrix prestige class lowered metamagic spell level, that is in MoF. Rapid Metamagic ( Complete Mage, p. You may cast only one quickened spell per round. Source Mythic Adventures pg. 5] Aid Spell (Metamagic) There is no appropriate LA, it is impossible to balance. Rapid Spell [UNKNOWN=sup]: CD: +1 level adjustment to summon as a standard action. 5e D&D. Therefore, such a character must also take more time to cast a metamagic spell (one enhanced by a metamagic feat) than he does to cast a regular spell. 2011-02-14, 10:57 PM (ISO 8601)The Metamagic Guide. So, any specified rules is redundant, since the feats itself explain how to use it. Nothing wrong with a quickened Prayer. When applying the chosen metamagic feat to a spontaneously cast spell, the spell uses a spell slot one level lower than normal for the applied metamagic feat, to a minimum of one level higher than a spell's normal level. Seeking Spell If you make an. Energy Substitution). Re: Arcane Fusion & Greater Arcane. You can charge your damaging spells with celestial energy that. Special . Benefit. For example, each missile of a Magic Missile spell. When you take this feat, choose a metamagic feat that you have. MA. You can perform another action, even casting another spell, in the same round as you cast a quickened spell. 5, Monster manual 2, Book of Vile Darkness, Book of exalthed deeds for some feats to apply over spell like abilities. 5. When casting that spell, you do so at +2 caster level. This ability counts as Rapid Metamagic for purposes of meeting prerequisites. 5: Wizards get a huge spell selection, bonus feats, the ability to take schools of spells for more spells, and a great selection of prestige classes. +1 caster level adjustment: Enlarge Spell, (PH) - double a spell's range. This is, again, true even if the longsword has no magic. No, I am rather confident that 3. You make one of your spells last all day. A sorcerer still must take a full-round action when using a metamagic rod, just as if using a metamagic feat he possesses. Looking at the bard's handbook, extend spell and captivating melody are good bets, as buffs and illusions are part of your stock in trade. Complete Mage: Shadow Veil: You draw wisps of darkness across your enemy's eyes,.