The staff of death (unidentified as a gnarled staff) is a polearm which provides faster spell recharge ability for a stored death spell. Unlike most polearms, this staff suffers a penalty when fighting larger creatures.
Obtained From[]
- Dungeon (chance to find in chests or lying on the ground);
- Kobold shaman small room (chance to drop, -3 to +5 enchantment);
- Large kobold small room (chance to drop, -3 to +5 enchantment);
- Forge (sold if available).
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 death fully recharges after a kill;
- An unbound +0 staff of death 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 death is 105% better than a typical dagger, despite its slower speed. It is much heavier than a dagger. However, It is 20% less effective against larger foes than against others. It has some other effects too;"
- "A staff of death is normally 10% better than a typical shortsword, despite its slower speed. It is much heavier than a shortsword. It is 20% less effective against larger foes than against others. It has some other effects too;"
- "A staff of death is 20% less damaging than a typical longsword. It is heavier than a longsword. It is 20% less effective against larger foes than against others. It has some other effects too."
Tips[]
- The enchantment of this staff can be modified by reading a scroll of enchant weapon;
- This wooden weapon is susceptible to fire and may burn;
- This non-metal weapon is susceptible to rot;
- The staff can be fireproofed by pouring a potion of fireproofing on it;
- 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 death will decrease the casting success of life and light spells.
Prices[]
Identified | Value |
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Uncursed +3 staff of death | 750 |
Uncursed +1 staff of death | 450 |
Blessed +0 staff of death | 330 |
Uncursed +0 staff of death | 300 |
Cursed +0 staff of death | 270 |
Cursed -1 staff of death | 260 |