Say that a creature uses a magic wand to cast a spell (e.g. Entangle). If the user is hit, do they need to make a Con saving throw to maintain concentration on the spell?
[RPG] When using a wand to cast a concentration spell, does the user need to make a saving throw to maintain concentration when damaged
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Best Answer
Concentration is concentration it doesn't matter if you cast the spell from an item or if you cast the spell from a spell slot.
DMG p141
PHB p203 indicates the rules on when concentration can be broken which include: taking damage, casting another spell (regardless of source) that requires concentration and being killed or incapacitated.
All this said there is a notable exception. Certain sentient items can actually cast a spell themselves and maintain the concentration freeing the wielder from doing so. Blackrazor is an example of that.