Random Magic Rod

Withering Rod

The rod of withering acts as a +1 light mace that deals no hit point damage. Instead, the wielder deals 144 points of temporary Strength damage and 1d4 points of temporary Constitution damage to any creature she touches with the rod (by making a melee touch attack). If she scores a critical hit, the damage from that hit is actually permanent ability drain. In either case, defender negates the effect with a Fortitude save (DC 14).

Design or inscription on Rod.
Caster Level: 13th
Prerequisites: Craft Rod, Craft Magic Arms and Armor, contagion
Market Price: 17,000 gp.