Wands

About
Magical items require training to use properly. If your character lacks the necessary skill to use an item, he will fail, possibly destroying it. The item skills are as follows:

scrolls : The reading of magical scrolls (see 'help recite') staves : The use of staves and the weapon (see 'help brandish') wands  : The use of wands and similar items (see 'help zap')