I think the reason the Rod works is because it's an instant thing, no? I'm unsure, I've never done it, but you need to hit the target while the red circle (or blue circle, for that matter) is still there and the damage meter reads "Dead"... A caster would take too long, I believe. Unless it's a cleric/mage with the Robe of Vecna and Amulet of Power.. Then, maybe. But I don't know, I could be wrong.
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