Summary
Baldur’s Gate 3has a lot of unique weapons, including quarterstaves. Sometimes, the simplest weapons are the most effective. Staves are best for spellcasting classes like Druids, Wizards, Sorcerers, but other classes can benefit from these melee weapons as well.
Certain quarterstaves possess special abilities, enhancing your spells andbuffing your party. While you’re Toppling your enemies, don’t forget to use your additional cantrips, spells, and passives these unique staves provide. Snag one of the best quarterstaves in the game and your spellcaster will become nearly unstoppable.
10Pale Oak
ThePale Oakquarterstaff is a rare weapon that adds another spell to your arsenal. Cast as a Level One spell, Faithwarden’s Vines will possibly entangle your enemies and can be used once per Long Rest.
In addition, the wielder cannot be Ensnared by vines, so you can move across any difficult terrain with ease. This is a great staff for Druids, particularly as it is a reward for a quest that requires you to be a druid.
How to get this quarterstaff:
This staff will not be rewarded if the quest isn’t completed by a Druid.
9Staff Of Interruption
While the Staff of Interruption isn’t one of the most powerful staves in the game, its spellcasting addition can make or break a battle. Giving you the ability to castCounterspell, the Staff of Interruption allows you to block a rival spell as a reaction. Typically, Counterspell blocks Level Three, but this staff will block up to Level Six.
The rare weapon can help your party survive a battle with a powerful enemy spellcaster with a simple extra spell, so it’s worth finishing the Hag questline to receive it.
For this questline, ensure Mayrina is alive in Act Three.
8Melf’s First Staff
Found in Act One, Melf’s First Staff is a great weapon for your spellcaster early in the game. The uncommon +1 quarterstaff allows you to cast Melf’s Acid Arrow once per Long Rest. Whether adding to your spellcaster’s arsenal or giving a less-magical build a long-range spell, it’s nice to have in your back pocket.
The passive Arcane Enchantment is also helpful for classes who don’t typically wear armor, as it gives squishier characters a bonus to Spell Save DC and Spell Attack rolls.
7Staff Of The Emperor
The Staff of the Emperor greatly enhances your spellcasting abilities. When you succeed a Saving Throw, the enemy who sent the spell your way can become Stunned for one turn, a powerful skill to have during Act Three. You also gain a +1 Bonus to Spell Save DC and Spell Attack Rolls.
Obviously, this staff belongs to the Emperor, so it’s not an easy one to acquire, particularly if you don’t wish to kill The Emperor. He’s holding it at all times, so you have to be tricky if you want this rare +1 weapon.
6Incandescent Staff
If your spellcaster specializes in fire magic, theIncandescent Staffis the perfect weapon. The very rare staff gives you both Firebolt and Fireball, so you may burn your enemies to ash. Though there isn’t an enchantment increasing melee damage, the wielder does gain Resistance toFire Damage, so it’s a fair trade-off.
This staff is also easier to get, requiring no extra combat or long questline. You can simply purchase the weapon in Act Two and your Wizard is ready to double their fire damage.
5Mourning Frost
As one of the more difficult staffs to acquire, it makes senseMourning Frostwould be powerful. While traveling in the Underdark, you’ll find various pieces needed to craft this very rare +1 weapon.
Once crafted and equipped, you can dish out boosted Cold Damage during combat. With the Ray Of Frost spell and the two cold-enhancing effects, you’ll freeze your enemies before they can react.
4Staff Of Cherished Necromancy
The very rare quarterstaff greatly enhances all spells dealing with the undead and siphons the essence of the dead to cast a Necromancy spell without using a spell slot.
Imbued with Necrotic powers, the powerful staff also forces all Undead enemies to have Disadvantage against necromancy spells. This weapon can easily turn the tide of battle, as the more enemies you kill, the more powerful you can become.
3Staff Of Spellpower
Spellcasters are always worried about using up their spell slots. TheStaff of Spellpowerhelps alleviate some of the anxiety with the Arcane Battery effect. This allows you to cast your next spell without spending a spell slot, including your Level Six spells.
The +1 you get to Spell Save DC and Spell Attack rolls is also beneficial, so you become a much more robust spellcaster with this weapon. Unfortunately, it requiresdefeating Raphaelto get, so it’s not the easiest weapon to acquire.
2Woe
Woe is one of the most sought-after weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3.Not only is it powerful, it’s also beautifully designed and looks great on the back of your spellcaster. The very rare +2 staff is carried by Cazador, so it’s clear it must be a powerful tool if an evil vampire lord uses it.
The Arcane Vampirism feature heals the wielder everytime an enemy fails a Saving Throw against one of your spells. You also can cast Blight at Level Four, dealing extra Necrotic damage to your target. Any caster would be happy to carry this quarterstaff.
1Markoheshkir
Markoheshkiris the best quarterstaff in Baldur’s Gate 3. This legendary weapon gives the wielder two passive buffs simply by carrying it. The Arcane Enchantment and Arcane Battery both save a spell slot and give you a Bonus to Spell Attack rolls.
If that wasn’t enough, the staff gives you the spell Kereska’s Favor, which allows the caster to imbue themselves with an element. After choosing, you now have Resistance to that element as well as the spell associated with it. There isn’t a more powerful staff in the game.
This tower is only accessible from a balcony that is difficult to reach. You must see through an invisibility spell to get inside.
