Staff Spear is a magical Quarterstaff +2 found in many Baldur's Gate versions and campaigns.
Anyone can use this staff except for the Monk class.
Gameplay[]
This quarterstaff is a +2 Enchanted item that appears as a quarterstaff when not equipped and lying on the ground/in a container, but when equipped it takes on the form of a spear.
The item is still treated as a quarterstaff in terms of what Weapon Proficiency is needed, not a spear weapon - this peculiar mechanic allows a mage to wield a spear type weapon, or a cleric for example.
Despite the item's description, there is no "command" needed to turn the staff into a spear - that's just a literary flourish.
The weapon has a reach range of 2 and inflicts 1d8+3 Piercing damage on any successful hit, and the item also provides a 2-point THAC0 bonus as well.
The user's Strength attribute can further modify the weapon's to-hit and damage values.
Description[]
| “ | When this seemingly ordinary quarterstaff is examined magically, it has an aura of alteration. Upon command, a long sharp spear blade will shoot forth from the upper end, making the staff into a spear. This weapon was designed mainly for priests and wizards although it is usable by anybody. | ” |
Locations[]
Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast and Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
- This item can be found on the fourth floor of Durlag's Tower. It is dropped by Kirinhale when she's killed. You can also steal it from her instead of killing her, if you want to aid her in breaking the curse to gain 4000 XP (killing her gives you 3000 XP)
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
- Dropped by Xzar after he is killed by the Harper Lucette
- Sold by the Cutpurse's Shop in the Bridge District
- Sold by the Caravan Merchant in the Caravan Tent adjacent to Trademeet, but only after the Dealing with the Trademeet genies quest is resolved
- Reward for the Gain the services of Sir Sarles for the temple quest if Gorion's Ward is any cleric class character.
- Importing item found within Irenicus's Dungeon 1st Floor if coming from Baldur's Gate I
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
- Dropped by the Yaga-Shura Mage in the North Forest
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