Can a non spellcaster use a wand?

Wands are simpler: They are standard magic items, with standard activation procedures. All you need to do is be attuned to it, if it requires attunement. Note, however, that most wands that require attunement usually require such by a spellcaster. Otherwise, for example the Wand of Magic Missiles, anyone can use them.

Can non magic users use magic items?

If a magic item doesn’t require attunement at all, it can be used by anyone. This is how it’s intended to work and it works as intended unless official errata comes out and states otherwise.

Can non magic users use scrolls?

The general rule is that anyone who can read a language can read the scroll and attempt to activate it. This makes it so anyone can use types of scrolls that aren’t spell scrolls, such as scroll of protection.

Who can use wands in DND?

Anyone can use the wand of magic missiles as long as they know the command word. D&D 5e doesn’t have a skill for Use Magic Device, so as long as an item doesn’t have an attunement restriction, anyone can use it.

Can an Artificer use a shield?

The answer is “No” (unless you have the War Caster feat or some other feature that allows it). The question is asking about a spell with VS but not M components. The answer is “No” (unless you have the War Caster feat or some other feature that allows it).

Do you need attunement to be a spellcaster?

Several wands and other magic items in the DMG cite “spellcaster” as an attunement requirement, specifically “requires attunement by a spellcaster” while others list multiple spellcasting classes (e.g., a Staff of Fire “requires attunement by a druid, sorcerer, warlock, or wizard” p. 201).

Can a non spellcaster use a wand or a wand?

Like the Staff of Healing requiring attunement by a Bard, Cleric or Druid. From the rules on creating your own magic item, here is the excerpt on Attunement ( DMG 285 ). If having all the character in a party pass an item around to gain its lasting benefits would be disruptive, the item should require attunement.

Are there any wands that can be attuned to anyone?

Out of 13 wands, it appears that 3 don’t require attunement at all, and 2 can become attuned to anyone. On a more general note, the section on attunement (DMG p136) says: Some magic items require a creature to form a bond with them before their magical properties can be used.

Why are spell wands more powerful than magical staves?

More powerful spell wands have a more restrictive attunement requirement. This seems intentional. If you look at the various magical Staves many of them have even more specific requirements than the wands. Like the Staff of Healing requiring attunement by a Bard, Cleric or Druid.