Does using a magic item count as casting a spell 5e?

You can apply class abilities to spell casting from magical items. While casting from an item is not the same as a Casting a Spell action, it is still casting a spell. Unless a term is given a special definition in 5e game terms, you use the common definition for that term.

Do spells from items require components?

Unless the item overtly states that the spells are performed in some other fashion. No components at all. The general rule is: “The spell is cast at the lowest possible spell and caster level, doesn’t expend any of the user’s spell slots, and requires no components unless the item’s description says otherwise.

Can you use a magic item and cast a spell?

Some magic items allow the user to Cast a Spell from the item. The spell is cast at the lowest possible spell level, doesn’t expend any of the user’s Spell Slots, and requires no Components, unless the item’s description says otherwise.

Do you need material components staff of The Woodlands?

No material needed. The spell is cast at the lowest possible spell level, doesn’t expend any of the user’s spell slots, and requires no components, unless the item’s description says otherwise.

Do staffs require components?

No components are required.”

Do you need a focus to cast spells?

1 Answer. Yes, you can cast prepared spells which require only Verbal and/or Somatic components when deprived of your focus. (As long as you can produce the Verbal and Somatic components, that is.) The focus only functions to replace (subject to the limitations you mentioned) such Material components as are required.

Do I need materials if I have an arcane focus?

An arcane focus is an object used by sorcerers, warlock’s and wizards to take the place of non-consumed material components of spells (many spells have a material component, which you need to have and access from a material pouch or similar item, unless you have a focus).