can a cleric use a metamagic rod of extend spells?

[dehro]

well.. yes.. that, really.
does anyone know where to find that info?
thanks.

[IlPazzo]

Of course, why not?

[dehro]

no idea... metamagic rods seem more geared towards arcanists.. but that is just my impression, I guess.
is there an explicit ruling on it?

[Uncle Pine]

This is an odd question. Nonetheless, these are the relevant quotes from the SRD.

Metamagic Rods
Metamagic rods hold the essence of a metamagic feat but do not change the spell slot of the altered spell. All the rods described here are use-activated (but casting spells in a threatened area still draws an attack of opportunity). A caster may only use one metamagic rod on any given spell, but it is permissible to combine a rod with metamagic feats possessed by the rod’s wielder. In this case, only the feats possessed by the wielder adjust the spell slot of the spell being cast.

Possession of a metamagic rod does not confer the associated feat on the owner, only the ability to use the given feat a specified number of times per day. A sorcerer still must take a full-round action when using a metamagic rod, just as if using a metamagic feat he possesses.

Lesser and Greater Metamagic Rods
Normal metamagic rods can be used with spells of 6th level or lower. Lesser rods can be used with spells of 3rd level or lower, while greater rods can be used with spells of 9th level or lower.

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Metamagic, Extend
The wielder can cast up to three spells per day that are extended as though using the Extend Spell feat.

Strong (no school); CL 17th; Craft Rod, Extend Spell; Price 3,000 gp (lesser), 11,000 gp (normal), 24,500 gp (greater).


Extend Spell [Metamagic]
Benefit
An extended spell lasts twice as long as normal. A spell with a duration of concentration, instantaneous, or permanent is not affected by this feat. An extended spell uses up a spell slot one level higher than the spell’s actual level.
Nowhere it's mentioned that metamagic rods or metamagic feats are exclusive to arcane casters. In fact, Divine Metamagic is a feat that empowers the ability of characters like Clerics to cast metamagic spells.

[Psyren]

As noted, it's simple logic.

- Casters can use metamagic rods (from the rule above).
- Clerics are casters.
- Therefore, clerics can use metamagic rods.