Pathfinder Wand Price Comparison (Gold)
Compare Pathfinder wand prices. 0 to 4th level official Archives of Nethys gold costs with caster levels and charges listed here. Includes tables and sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 0 wand 0.5 x 1 x 750. 50 charges. | 375 gold | Cantrip wand at caster level 1 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: 0 level 375 gp |
| 1st level wand 1 x 1 x 750. Most common wand. | 750 gold | 1st level spell at caster level 1 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: 1st 750 gp |
| 2nd level wand wizard 2 x 3 x 750. Lowest 2nd level base. | 4,500 gold | Wizard at caster level 3 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: 2nd 4500 gp |
| 2nd level wand sorcerer 2 x 4 x 750. Higher than wizard. | 6,000 gold | Sorcerer at caster level 4 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: sorcerer minimum higher |
| 3rd level wand wizard 3 x 5 x 750. | 11,250 gold | Wizard at caster level 5 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: 3rd 11250 gp |
| 3rd level wand sorcerer 3 x 6 x 750. | 13,500 gold | Sorcerer at caster level 6 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: sorcerer 6th |
| 4th level wand wizard 4 x 7 x 750. Top here. | 21,000 gold | Wizard at caster level 7 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: 4th 21000 gp |
| 4th level wand sorcerer 4 x 8 x 750. Top sorcerer here. | 24,000 gold | Sorcerer at caster level 8 with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: sorcerer 8th |
| Cure Light Wounds wand Most bought wand. 1 x 1 x 750. | 750 gold | 1st level cleric wand with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: Cure Light 750 gp |
| Magic Missile wand 1 x 1 x 750. Auto hit. | 750 gold | 1st level wizard wand with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: Magic Missile 750 gp |
| Fireball wand 3 x 5 x 750. Classic blast wand. | 11,250 gold | 3rd level wizard wand with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: Fireball 11250 gp |
| Lightning Bolt wand 3 x 5 x 750. Line blast. | 11,250 gold | 3rd level wizard wand with 50 charges | Archives of Nethys Wands: Lightning Bolt 11250 gp |
About this converter
Pathfinder First Edition wands hold 50 charges of one spell. Price is spell level times caster level times 750 gold. Level 0 wands cost 375 gold. 1st level wands cost 750 gold. 2nd level wizard wands cost 4500 gold. 3rd level wizard wands cost 11250 gold. 4th level wizard wands cost 21000 gold. Sorcerer versions cost more at some levels because minimum caster level is higher. This page lists 12 wands side by side with base prices only.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1st level at 750 against 4th level at 21000 to feel the gap. Try wizard 2nd at 4500 against sorcerer 2nd at 6000 for class gaps.
Prices follow spell level times caster level times 750 gold plus costly parts. Wands hold 50 charges when new. Used wands pro rate by charges left in most groups. Level 0 uses 0.5 in the formula. Cure Light Wounds, Magic Missile, Fireball, and Lightning Bolt use the same level math as generic wands of their level. Staffs use different pricing with 10 charges and are left out here. These are Pathfinder 1e prices, not 2e.
FAQ
How is a Pathfinder wand price set?
Spell level times caster level times 750 gold. A 1st level wand at caster 1 costs 750. A 3rd level wand at caster 5 costs 11250.
Why do sorcerer wands cost more?
Sorcerers reach some spells at higher caster levels. 2nd level wizard is 4500 at caster 3. Sorcerer is 6000 at caster 4.
How many charges does a new wand hold?
50 charges. Used wands pro rate by charges left in most groups.
Are these 1e or 2e prices?
These are Pathfinder 1e prices from Archives of Nethys legacy tables.
Sources
- Archives of Nethys Wands legacy table
- Pathfinder Core Rulebook magic items
Last verified: 2026-10-02 · 12 entries
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