Staves in Dark Souls II are a type of Weapon that are used to cast Sorceries or Hexes. Some Staves can deal Strike or Thrust damage when their strong attack is performed. Staves are also the primary tool for a spell casting build, but can also be used by different builds, considering an amount of Int requirement stat is met. The type of staff will work best depending multiple factors, such as the player's base levels, spell buff, and scaling. This page covers a list of all Staves in Dark Souls 2.
All Staves in Dark Souls 2
Quick Search of All Staves in Dark Souls 2
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 Witchtree Branch |
0 25 |
125 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
125 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
16 C |
- - |
- | - B |
30 1.0 140 |
In The Pit, behind a door opened with the Forgotten Key. Easily reached by using the most expensive ladder that Laddersmith Gilligan offers (12000 souls). |
 Lizard Staff |
0 25 |
110 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
40 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
18 A |
- - |
- - |
- C |
30 2.0 120 |
Drops from Necromancers (Black Hollow Mages) in Huntsman's Copse and Undead Purgatory. |
 Transgressor's Staff |
0 25 |
80 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
40 30 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
15 B |
12 - |
- | - A |
50 3.0 120 |
-Pre-order & Black Armour Edition DLC. -Sold by Chancellor Wellager. |
 Sorcerer's Staff |
0 25 |
112 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
112 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
10 C |
- - |
- - |
- C |
30 2 135 |
-Starting equipment for Sorcerers. -Sold by Carhillion of the Fold. -Behind an illusory wall in Forest of Fallen Giants, at the base of the stairs in the area past Mild Mannered Pate. |
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0 25 |
115 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
115 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
35 S |
- - |
- | - C |
45 3.0 100 |
Drops from sorceresses in the Shrine of Amana. |
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0 25 |
140 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
140 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
40 B |
- - |
- | - A |
30 2.0 120 |
Behind an illusory wall in Undead Crypt, in the area below the dual greatshield enemies. |
 Archdrake Staff |
0 25 |
95 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
70 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
18 B |
15 - |
- - |
- B |
40 3.5 125 |
Sold by Felkin the Outcast. |
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0 25 |
102 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
102 20 |
107 - 0 10 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
25 C |
- - |
- - |
- B |
30 2.0 125 |
Drops from White Hollow Mages in Brightstone Cove Tseldora. |
 Bone Staff |
0 25 |
95 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
95 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 20 |
- - |
- - |
20 D |
- - |
- | - A |
50 4.5 100 |
In an iron chest in The Lost Bastille, in an area normally accessed with the Antiquated Key. |
 Staff of Wisdom |
0 25 |
180 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 20 |
- - |
- - |
50 S |
- - |
- | - | 50 3.0 110 |
Brightstone Cove Tseldora (SotFS) |
 Sunset Staff |
0 25 |
106 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
60 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
22 A |
18 - |
- | - S |
30 2.0 105 |
-Drops from Felkin the Outcast. -Drops from a mimic chest in the courtyard of Aldia's Keep. |
 Black Witch's Staff |
0 25 |
110 30 |
110 20 |
110 20 |
110 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 10 15 |
- - |
- - |
20 A |
20 C |
- C |
- A |
30 2.0 120 |
-Drops from Dark Spirit: Peculiar Kindular. -Drops from Leydia Witches in Undead Crypt. |
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0 25 |
133 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
133 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5- 5 |
100 - 15 15 |
- | - | 35 S |
18 | - | - S |
4 4.0 30 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Ivory King
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0 25 |
230 30 |
0 20 |
0 20 |
230 20 |
0 - 0 5 - 5 5 - 5 |
100 - 15 20 |
- | - | 18 | - | - | - | 50 |
DLC Item: Crown of the Ivory King
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Anonymous
- Anonymous
Most Staves Are just dead animals stucked onto a stick what type sick monster does that oh wait...
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Wouldn’t it be cool if you could enchant staff of wisdom with a magic stone so the spells were physical damage and could scale with Ring of blades
- Anonymous
To the people asking below:
There are no "best staffs", but that's not to say there aren't better staves than others for doing particular things. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. It all depends on your preferences and play-style. Do you want fast-casting but less power? Slow casting but incredible power? Versatility? etc. Look at the statistics and properties of each staff yourself, and make an informed choice.
Personally, I like Sunset for Hexes and Staff of Wisdom for Sorceries. If I'm playing a melee hybrid then it's Black Witch Staff since it can cast everything, including Miracles. It also has great stats and decent scaling to boot.
- Anonymous
Again, the Retainers’Staff is missing from both this and the all weapons page, it is dropped by the sorcerers in the Ivory Crown DLC (confirmed drop on regular NG)
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I use my staves in my offhand, and occasionally when trying to cast a bunch of spells I somehow do a shield-bash motion with my staff, moving it from right to left. I'm having trouble recreating it, but I've accidentally done it at least a dozen times. I'm curious if anyone else has a clue what I'm talking about, and if they know what it is and how to do it. It seems like a parry to me, but the wiki says catalysts can't do that; Is it a bug, perhaps?
In the mean time, I'll be continuing my own experiments, but I'm having little to no luck so far.
- Anonymous
which staff is the best for hitting enemies over the head with?
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