The Wand of Awesomesauce

[Amechra]

Or more specifically, Wand Modulation.

Basically, it let's you change what spell is on the wand. However, it has the following caveats:

1.The spell must be one level under the level of the spell that's normally on the wand (Why hello artificer with Heighten Spell, Metamagic Item, and Earth Spell Sanctum Spell, for a 10th level Wand Modulation.)

2. You must cast the spell that is to be used after you cast Wand Modulation (Just get the spell off of a scroll.)

3. The new spell is at its lowest possible caster level (Not really a problem...)

4. The new spell uses up two charges instead of one (Wand Surge reduces this to only one charge. Hello, Persistent Unfettered Heroism, it's nice to see you.)

5. You can only duplicate spells without expensive material components or XP costs.

So, where am I going with this?

Well...

How would you like a wand of Time Stop for the next 5-11 minutes?
And the best part is that Wand Modulation can be dismissed, so you can swap the spells on your wand practically on the fly...

And, depending on how you read part 5, you could stick Miracle or Wish on there, as long as you don't use any of the uses that require XP...

[X-Codes]

Earth Spell doesn't apply, you're not casting the spell.  Therefore, 9th-level effects are right out.

Wand Modulation may last minutes, but Metamagic Item lasts rounds.  Once Metamagic Item expires, the wand becomes an illegal target for that particular casting of Wand Modulation and the latter spell ends as well.

Beyond that, it's decent I suppose.  It really wasn't any secret that the Metamagic Item infusion is hideously broken.

[The_Mad_Linguist]

How is using a scroll the same as casting?

[Amechra]

How is using a scroll the same as casting?

If you can sneak it past your DM?

Alternatively, there is the metamagic wand grip...

Another decent wand choice is a wand of Siphon, combined with Unfettered Heroism, a Metamagic Wand Grip, and Wand Surge.

Spend 9 charges 3/day to regain a 9th level spell? Nice, especially since you can also alter lower levels too.

Replace the Metamagic Wand Grip with the Metamagic Spell Trigger feat.

Might be hilarious with an Incantatrix, if the Incantatrix's Metamagic abilities work with Metamagic Spell Trigger:

"Oh, woe is me, I have just used all 4 of my 9th level spell slots... (expends 16 charges off of the wand) Oh wait, silly me, I've got them back."

 

Add in the fact that wands are cheap as all get out, and you have yourself a rather epic wand user, if I do say so myself.

Too bad you can't recharge wands, because that would be fun.

Hmmm, now to figure out this guy's equipment... Rod of Many Wands, anyone?

[skydragonknight]

Too bad you can't recharge wands, because that would be fun.

Hmmm, now to figure out this guy's equipment... Rod of Many Wands, anyone?

Artificers can give wands temporary charges. Incantrix + Artificer Cohort = !

[jameswilliamogle]

Wand Modulation may last minutes, but Metamagic Item lasts rounds.  Once Metamagic Item expires, the wand becomes an illegal target for that particular casting of Wand Modulation and the latter spell ends as well.

Magical effects don't check for legality after they've been targeted...  Or is this something that specifically is the case with these spells/effects?  I admit I'm not good at the tricked out Eberron stuff.

[Amechra]

Nope, I was about to comment about it.

You know what else I've noticed? Wand Modulation, Reckless Wand Wielder, and Dual Wand Wielder all specifically raise the number of charges expended to two. Not by one, but to two. Meaning you can stack all of them on the wand (they also never say you need to only be using a single charge before you apply the feat/spell...), for +2 CL, a second wand use in a round, and altering the spell the wand carries.

Artificer for temporary charges...

I'm getting definite Song of the Sorcelator vibes.

[Ramaloke]

Dont forget metamagic wand grips and the rod of many wands.

[jameswilliamogle]

Nope, I was about to comment about it.

You know what else I've noticed? Wand Modulation, Reckless Wand Wielder, and Dual Wand Wielder all specifically raise the number of charges expended to two. Not by one, but to two. Meaning you can stack all of them on the wand (they also never say you need to only be using a single charge before you apply the feat/spell...), for +2 CL, a second wand use in a round, and altering the spell the wand carries.

Artificer for temporary charges...

I'm getting definite Song of the Sorcelator vibes.

I think that its too much cheese at this stage, A.  I think its impractical in a RL game and too dependent on DM "allowance" (I'm using that phrase instead of "fiat").

[Amechra]

But you look so pimpin'!

But yeah, if the DM doesn't allow it, that would be sane.

Now, another great feat is Prophecy's Artifex; as long as your in that prophetic state, you can activate standard action spell trigger items as a swift action.

Hmm, is there a wand handbook? I think I'll go check.

[PhaedrusXY]

There was a handbook for people who wanted good suggestions for wands for characters like rogues (utility, non-SR no save spells, etc). There wasn't one for this kind of abuse... 

[Amechra]

Yay, breaking new ground!

Maybe I could make a short guide, if I have time later. There are a couple of feats I haven't mentioned, so...