The unidentified dark staff is a polearm which provides faster spell recharge ability for a stored dark spell. Unlike other wooden staves, the staff of darkness is a metal weapon, which will lower the chances of spellcasting success.
Obtained From[]
- Dungeon (chance to find in chests or lying on the ground);
- Lich (always wielded, -5 to +2 enchantment);
- Kobold shaman small room (chance to drop, -3 to +5 enchantment);
- Large kobold small room (chance to drop, -3 to +5 enchantment);
- Leprechaun small room (chance to drop, -3 to +5 enchantment);
- Forge (sold if available, chance to sell a -1 to +3 enchantment).
Spell Binding[]
- The staff can bind one spell to it that the spellcaster already has memorized;
- The spell must be successfully cast to store and the staff will start to recharge;
- When fully charged, the spell can be cast from the spell without the use of mana;
- The staff can be attached with one precious gem to increase spell storage capacity;
- Changing the spell will require a new gem and will destroy the bound gem in the process.
Charging[]
- The staff will only recharge if wielded;
- The staff of darkness recharges faster in dark areas and if a dark spell is bound to the staff;
- An unbound +0 staff of darkness can only hold one charge of the spell;
- Each positive enchantment gives the staff another charge to maximum of 8 charges.
Blacksmith Appraisal[]
- "A staff of darkness is normally 60% better than a typical dagger, despite its slower speed. It is much heavier than a dagger. It has some other effects too;"
- "A staff of darkness is normally 10% less damaging than a typical shortsword, partly because of its slower speed. It is much heavier than a shortsword. It has some other effects too;"
- "A staff of darkness is typically 35% less damaging than a typical longsword. It is heavier than a longsword. It has some other effects too."
Tips[]
- The enchantment of this staff can be modified by reading a scroll of enchant weapon;
- This metal weapon is susceptible to rust;
- This metal weapon will inhibit spellcasting;
- The staff of darkness can be rustproofed by the blacksmith;
- Staves can be sold to the blacksmith and the shopkeeper;
- Press C (default key for cast spell) to use the spell from a staff. The staff spell will be listed on the top;
- Warning! Equipping a staff of darkness will decrease the casting success of life and light spells.
Prices[]
| Identified | Value |
|---|---|
| Uncursed +3 staff of darkness | 750 |
| Uncursed +1 staff of darkness | 450 |
| Blessed +0 staff of darkness | 330 |
| Uncursed +0 staff of darkness | 300 |
| Cursed +0 staff of darkness | 270 |
| Cursed -1 staff of darkness | 260 |