Staff of power question

I mean. Think about it. The party is going to die/dying. The BBEG is about to achieve his plans of victory. The Tarrasque is about to destroy the city.

May be the Wizard is trapped with no way out.

This is a last resort action. Blow everything up around you and have a chance of surviving. Self sacrifice to defeat a great evil and save the world is a common Fantasy trope. Just look at what Gandalf did in fellowship of the ring.

It could act as a nice ending to the campaign. Also if used by a wizard maybe an evil one. They may have a clone set up and if they can sacrifice the staff to win while still being alive. Sure they had to give up a powerful item but atleast they beat the bad guy and save many others.

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