Arcane Focus¶
- Item type: Spellcasting Focus
- Rarity: Mundane
- Cost: Varies
- Weight: Varies
Description and use¶
A Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard can use an Arcane Focus for spellcasting under the focus rules. Choose a form: Crystal (10 GP, 1 lb.), Orb (20 GP, 3 lb.), Rod (10 GP, 2 lb.), Staff (5 GP, 4 lb.; also a Quarterstaff), or Wand (10 GP, 1 lb.). Each form has its own inventory entry. A focus does not replace a costly or consumed Material component.
Source¶
Paraphrased from the supplied Player’s Handbook (2024), chapter 6. Page numbers below use physical PDF numbering.
PHB 2024 — PDF page 223 — source PDF is not included in this player reference.
Weight¶
Weight per inventory unit: Not fixed / not specified
Depends on the chosen form; select its specific item entry or set its actual weight.
Counts multiply by inventory quantity. Ammunition quantities count individual pieces; other bundle entries and complete packs use the printed bundle weight. Do not add the same contents separately when using a complete equipment pack. See Carrying capacity for character limits.
Curse of Strahd¶
Original campaign references: Arcane Focus
Icewind Dale - Rime of the Frostmaiden¶
Original campaign references: Arcane Focus