The master wand is a one-handed staff and wand requiring 60 Magic to wield, attacking at 4 ticks (2.4s). It gives +20 Magic attack and +20 Magic defence and is one of only four weapons that can autocast both Ancient Magicks and Arceuus combat spells alongside the Standard spellbook. You earn it with pizazz points at the Mage Training Arena or buy it on the Grand Exchange for roughly 5.1M. It is an affordable autocast staple rather than a top-end weapon — it can be upgraded into the Kodai wand with a Kodai insignia.
Equipment bonuses
The master wand's defining numbers are +20 Magic attack and +20 Magic defence, with no offensive damage bonus of its own. It swings on a 4-tick (2.4-second) staff timer and needs 60 Magic to wield.
Attack bonuses
Defence bonuses
Other bonuses
Those +20/+20 Magic bonuses make it a clean, low-requirement autocast wand whose real value is the spellbooks it unlocks rather than raw stats.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the master wand
There are two ways to get a master wand:
- Mage Training Arena — exchange pizazz points with the teacher wand equipped or in your inventory. The master wand itself costs 240 Telekinetic, 240 Alchemist, 2,400 Enchantment and 240 Graveyard pizazz points. Buying it together with all three prerequisite wands from scratch costs 480 Telekinetic, 530 Alchemist, 4,800 Enchantment and 480 Graveyard points.
- Grand Exchange — because it is tradeable, you can simply buy one from another player for around 5.1M, skipping the Arena grind entirely.
You can track the live price and recent history on our OSRS GE price tracker.
Is the master wand worth it?
For a 60 Magic weapon, the master wand is excellent value. Its +20 Magic attack matches the tier of other top wands, and its real edge is flexibility: it is one of ten weapons able to autocast Ancient Magicks, and one of only four able to autocast both Ancient Magicks and Arceuus combat spells as well as the Standard spellbook. That makes it a strong, cheap choice for Barrage, Ice spells and Demonbane casting.
It is not a best-in-slot weapon. The Kodai wand — which the master wand is literally upgraded into using a Kodai insignia from the Chambers of Xeric — beats it outright, and Tumeken's shadow sits far above both at the high end. Treat the master wand as the affordable autocast staple you use until you can fund a Tumeken's shadow or a Kodai. Browse the rest of the tier on our magic gear page.
Autocasting and spellbook support
The master wand's headline feature is its spellbook coverage. It can autocast the Standard, Ancient Magicks and Arceuus spellbooks, which is why it stays relevant well past 60 Magic. Of the ten weapons that can autocast Ancient Magicks, only four — the master wand among them — can also autocast Arceuus combat spells, giving you Blood, Ice and Demonbane casting from a single cheap wand.
Mechanically it is a one-handed staff, so you keep a shield or book slot free for extra defence or a magic damage source. When you outgrow it, the master wand becomes the base for the Kodai wand upgrade if you own a Kodai insignia. Planning a magic setup? Use the boss gear finder to slot it into a loadout.
Master wand FAQ
What level do you need to use the master wand?
You need 60 Magic to wield the master wand. There are no other requirements.
How do you get the master wand?
You can buy it from the Mage Training Arena for 240 Telekinetic, 240 Alchemist, 2,400 Enchantment and 240 Graveyard pizazz points (with the teacher wand equipped or in your inventory), or simply buy one from another player on the Grand Exchange for around 5.1M.
How much is a master wand worth?
The master wand trades for roughly 5.1M on the Grand Exchange. The live price and full history are shown above. Its buy limit is 70 every 4 hours.
Is the master wand still good?
Yes, as a budget option. It offers +20 Magic attack and autocasts the Standard, Ancient and Arceuus spellbooks, so it is a great early autocast wand. It is not best in slot — the Kodai wand and Tumeken's shadow are clear upgrades — but it is far cheaper than either.
Does the master wand have a special attack?
No. The master wand has no special attack. Its value comes from its Magic bonuses and broad autocast support, not a spec.
What spellbooks can the master wand autocast?
The master wand can autocast the Standard, Ancient Magicks and Arceuus spellbooks. It is one of only four weapons that can autocast both Ancient Magicks and Arceuus combat spells.
Can the master wand be upgraded?
Yes. With a Kodai insignia from the Chambers of Xeric, a master wand can be upgraded into the more powerful Kodai wand.
How fast does the master wand attack?
The master wand attacks every 4 ticks, which is 2.4 seconds per cast — the standard speed for staves and wands.
Update history
Source: OSRS Wiki — Master wand (Changes).
