Simple RAW Thread for 3.5 #37: 3d12+1

[Jervis]

Q 68
When a spell that refers to "the ability modifier you would normally use to set the save DC" (e.g. Blackwater Tentacle) is cast via spell trigger item (e.g. Staff), would the type of the ability in question be of the person who created the staff or of the person who casts the spell?
(e.g. if a sorcerer activates staff of Blackwater Tentacle made by a wizard, do they use Charisma or Intelligence?)

A 68 They would either use their Int or the minimum Int needed to cast the spell. DM discretion. The later is based on precedent from general rules regarding spells cast from items.