Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Rod of Alertness 5e Magic Item: Rarity, Attunement, and Rules

Rod of Alertness is a very rare rod in D&D 5e. It requires attunement.



Rod of Alertness

Rod - Very Rare

Rod, very rare (requires attunement)

This rod has a flanged head and the following properties.

***Alertness.*** While holding the rod, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on rolls for initiative.

***Spells.*** While holding the rod, you can use an action to cast one of the following spells from it: detect evil and good, detect magic, detect poison and disease, or see invisibility.

***Protective Aura.*** As an action, you can plant the haft end of the rod in the ground, whereupon the rod's head sheds bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 60 feet. While in that bright light, you and any creature that is friendly to you gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws and can sense the location of any invisible hostile creature that is also in the bright light.

The rod's head stops glowing and the effect ends after 10 minutes, or when a creature uses an action to pull the rod from the ground. This property can't be used again until the next dawn.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Rod of Alertness do in D&D 5e?

This rod has a flanged head and the following properties.

What rarity is the Rod of Alertness in D&D 5e?

The Rod of Alertness is a Very Rare magic item in D&D 5th Edition.

What type of magic item is the Rod of Alertness in D&D 5e?

The Rod of Alertness is a Rod — Rod, very rare (requires attunement).

Does the Rod of Alertness require attunement in D&D 5e?

Yes, the Rod of Alertness requires attunement. Check the item description for any specific attunement requirements.

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