Rod of Terror

The Rod of Terror is available in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, as early as Chapter 2.
==Description==
==Gameplay==
The rod is essentially a quarterstaff when equipped and used in combat.
The rod behaves as a +3 Enchanted item, and when it hits a target will deliver 1d6+3 Crushing damage, and the wielder's THAC0 is improved by 3 points.
Any creature struck is exposed to a Panic effect, however a Saving throw vs. Spells with a 4-point bonus will negate it.
If the saving throw fails, the creature is panicked for 5 rounds - a 3D graphic effect will render over the target and the combat log will display a text reading "flees in terror".
This "terror" is unaffected by Magic resistance and Power level protections or immunities, however, a successful Dispel Magic effect can remove it.
Whenever the rod successfully strikes a target, there is a 20% probability that the user will permanently lose 1 point of Charisma. This attribute loss can't be prevented by some sort of buff or equipment item in normal gameplay. When the effect occurs, a text displays on the combat log reading "Charisma Modification".
==Aquisition==
This item can be obtained from the Lich (Crooked Crane) by taking it from its corpse or through a successful pickpocketing skill use.
==Notes==
There is a potential oddity that can be viewed on the Exploits article under the "Rod of Terror Trick" section.