Wand of Excavation

The Wand of Excavation is an elemental wand added by Thaumcraft 3. Made out of Earth Shards, it is able to cast a mining beam to break blocks the player is pointing at in a 10 block range.

The wand mines stone- and dirt-based materials faster than golden tools. Other materials are mined as fast as with stone tools.

As an upgrade to the Wand of the Apprentice, this wand cannot draw vis from the aura to recharge. The Charging enchantment allows the wand to slowly repair for the cost of 1 vis from the aura per 5 durability.

The "Unified Thaumic Field Theory" must be researched before the player can unlock the ability to research the Wand of Lightning.