Scholar's Wand
Scholars of the North once researched the use of pyro magic against particularly harsh winters. It took countless explosive experiments to discover the same benefit most people might achieve with a bonfire. Downsides such as third-degree burns were common, so research was quickly stopped.
About this slot
The Wands slot is rated A for current Enshrouded meta. Single-target Mage off-hand. Faster cast than staves; pair with INT-scaling builds for chip damage.
Best builds for this wand
2 preset builds tagged wand — ranked by tier (S → A → B).
- Battlemage HybridAHybrid
Melee mage that ditches the staff and stays in plate. INT + STR core, Arsonist + Thunder for burst, Battle Heal + Heavy Plates for staying power.
- Healer SupportAMage
Co-op cleric. Healer line + Healing Revive + Waters of Life keep the squad upright; Sun Aura + Radiant Aura push passive sustain.
Rune slots — what to socket
Aggregated from the wand-tagged preset builds — top 3 rune picks by number of endorsing builds.
- Mana Regen2 builds
Chest — plate blocks natural regen; this gem is non-negotiable for casters.
- Elemental Damage (Fire)1 build
Sword slot — every swing reapplies Arsonist DoT with a bigger tick.
- Magic Resistance1 build
Helmet — closes the elemental-resistance gap plate armor can't cover.
Other Wands
Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.
- Ancient Drak Wand
A primordial wand that speaks of the previous dominion of the Drak. When the Drak'Dal were pushed back to the archipelago after they attacked humanity, their craft degenerated significantly, thus losing the ability to reproduce designs such as this. Overcharge: This wand holds a chance to amplify its damage output. Attacks deal bonus damage up to the overcharge percentage. Multishot: Fires multiple projectiles but at reduced damage.
- Apprentice Wand
Modified to increase the mana control, this wand shoots ice projectiles with a bit more force.
- Blazing Wand
A wand that deals significiant fire damage, eradicating anything in its path.
- Blizzard Wand
- Coalescent Wand
The wielder's energy melts inside the wand's empty husk and reforms to shoot forth a boundless stream of elemental energy.
- Coiling Wand
This wand grants power over ice to whoever is brave enough to wield it.
- Crackling Wand
Fire proves to be an excellent weapon against creatures of the Shroud.
- Cryptic Wand
A strange wand which was covered by ashes. Its body bends and twists, but never breaks.
- Darya's Wand
A wand that harnesses the power of the eclipse. It functions best when the sun is fully submerged in darkness, and only a faint rim of light shines through.
- Frost Wand
A wand that focuses a wielder's power through a frozen crystal. Magical energy is refracted inside and amplified with every reflection.
- Frozen Core Wand
This wand hides a rare frozen core inside, enabling its owner to unleash massive ice damage against foes.
- Helix
A perplexing wand, corrupted by the Shroud. It bends the mind of its bearer.
Scholar's Wand FAQ
How do I get Scholar's Wand in Enshrouded?
Scholar's Wand's exact drop method isn't documented on the wiki yet. Check the linked wiki entry below for the most current info; we'll re-scrape and refresh here when the wiki updates.
What attribute does Scholar's Wand scale with?
Scholar's Wand is a Wands weapon, which scales with INT (Intelligence). Invest attribute points into INT to push Scholar's Wand's damage to its level cap.
What builds use Scholar's Wand?
Scholar's Wand is a Wands weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the specialist sub-archetype for this weapon family.