Player reference / Equipment
Description and lore
A sturdy staff incorporates a distinct magical conduit into its familiar length.
The focus staff brings the traveler's walking pole and the caster's implement into one visible object.
A crystal, symbol, or bound fitting can mark where craftsmanship makes room for ritual attention.
At a glance
A sturdy staff incorporates a distinct magical conduit into its familiar length.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 100 G
Requires: Spirit d8
Use: Primary Die: d6 Wound (bludgeoning) · Skills: Invoke, Maneuver
Effect: Spell-Focus, Melee Weapon, Two-Handed, Defensive, Impact, Integrated
A focus staff is a reinforced staff built around a stable magical conduit, symbol, crystal, or similar focusing element. It is most commonly used as both a physical staff and a Spell Focus.
Effect - Other uses: Walking support, probing, bracing, ritual positioning, carrying attached charms or components, and other tasks suited to a durable staff.
Focus: safe Tier 1 (Common); channel ceiling d8.
Channel Die ceiling: d8. Its mundane staff d6 is a separate weapon die, never added to a spell pool. Attunement and Tier-1 safety use the common Focus rule.
The staff's ferrule meets stone while its focusing element catches the lamp.