The most powerful artifacts in the Harry Potter universe are the Deathly Hallows and one of those is the Elder Wand, passed on to different Elder Wand owners throughout history. While not all wands are bound to their specific owners, the Elder Wand can only be truly mastered by its rightful owner. Early on in the Elder Wand’s existence, the legendary nature of its powers made it a coveted object for power-hungry wizards. This led to the belief that a wizard must murder the current owner to master the Elder Wand. Instead, the ownership of the Elder Wand can be passed from one wizard to another through simple disarmament.