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| description = {{uncommon|Staff of Arcane Blessing}} is a uncommon [[Quarterstaves|Quarterstaff]] that grants the wearer the ability to cast [[Bless]]. In addition, all [[Bless]] spells have +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.
| description = {{uncommon|Staff of Arcane Blessing}} is a uncommon [[Quarterstaves|Quarterstaff]] that grants the wielder the ability to cast [[Bless]]. In addition, all [[Bless]] spells cast by the wielder grant an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.
| image = Staff of Arcane Blessing Icon.png
| image = Staff of Arcane Blessing Icon.png
| quote = Though dust has settled into every nook and cranny of this staff, it still emanates a soothing aura. Its previous owner cast it aside - forgotten because there was nobody to bless.
| quote = Though dust has settled into every nook and cranny of this staff, it still emanates a soothing aura. Its previous owner cast it aside - forgotten because there was nobody to bless.
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| rarity = uncommon
| rarity = uncommon
| where to find = * This staff is found leaning up against a table in the basement of the [[Arcane Tower]]. To reach the basement, the player must either convince [[Bernard]] on the top floor to leave {{SmallIcon|Guiding Light Icon.png}} [[Guiding Light]] on a table, or defeat Bernard and take it. The ring can be used to activate a secret button on the tower's teleporter pad to reach the basement.
| where to find = * This staff is found leaning up against a table in the basement of the [[Arcane Tower]]. To reach the basement, the player must either convince [[Bernard]] on the top floor to leave {{SmallIcon|Guiding Light Icon.png}} [[Guiding Light]] on a table, or defeat Bernard and take it. The ring can be used to activate a secret button on the tower's teleporter pad to reach the basement.
* Another way to reach the basement of the [[Arcane Tower]] is to go up the stair behind the generator, use {{SmallIcon|Feather Fall Icon.png}} [[Feather Fall]] and jump down to the gap between the wall and the wooden staircase.
* Another way to reach the basement of the [[Arcane Tower]] is to go up the stairs behind the generator, use {{SmallIcon|Feather Fall Icon.png}} [[Feather Fall]], and jump down to the gap between the wall and the wooden staircase.
| special = * Wielding this weapon grants one 1st level usage of {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless}} per [[Long Rest]] and causes all Bless spells cast by the wearer to act as '''Mystra's Blessing'''.
| special = * Wielding this weapon grants one 1st level usage of {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless}} per [[Long Rest]] and causes all Bless spells cast by the wearer to act as '''Mystra's Blessing'''.
* '''Mystra's Blessing:''' Bless grants an additional 1d4 to [[Saving Throw]]s and Weapon [[Attack Roll]]s, and an additional 2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls. {{Notes}}
* '''Mystra's Blessing:''' Bless grants an additional 1d4 to [[Saving Throw]]s and Weapon [[Attack Roll]]s, and an additional 2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls. {{Notes}}
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The wording of '''Mystra's Blessing''' may be a bit deceptive. '''Mystra's Blessing''' does not stack with the original {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless}} effect, and the final buffs provided are as follows:
* The wording of '''Mystra's Blessing''' may be a bit deceptive; it replaces (and does not stack with) {{SmIconLink|Bless Icon.png|Bless}}, and the final buffs provided are as follows:
** +1d4 to Saving Throws
** +1d4 to Saving Throws
** +1d4 to Weapon Attack Rolls
** +1d4 to Weapon Attack Rolls
** +2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls
** +2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls
* Thus, '''Mystra's Blessing''' is effectively equivalent to Bless but with an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.
* Thus, '''Mystra's Blessing''' is equivalent to Bless, but with an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.

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Staff of Arcane Blessing is a uncommon Quarterstaff that grants the wielder the ability to cast Bless. In addition, all Bless spells cast by the wielder grant an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.

Description Icon.png
Though dust has settled into every nook and cranny of this staff, it still emanates a soothing aura. Its previous owner cast it aside - forgotten because there was nobody to bless.

Properties

One-handed damage
D6 Bludgeoning.png 1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Two-handed damage
D8 Bludgeoning.png 1d8 (1~8) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Details
Quarterstaves Quarterstaves
Rarity: Uncommon
Enchantment: None
 Versatile
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb
Price: 100 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

  • Wielding this weapon grants one 1st level usage of Bless Bless per Long Rest and causes all Bless spells cast by the wearer to act as Mystra's Blessing.
  • Mystra's Blessing: Bless grants an additional 1d4 to Saving Throws and Weapon Attack Rolls, and an additional 2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls. [See Notes]

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Where to find

  • This staff is found leaning up against a table in the basement of the Arcane Tower. To reach the basement, the player must either convince Bernard on the top floor to leave Guiding Light on a table, or defeat Bernard and take it. The ring can be used to activate a secret button on the tower's teleporter pad to reach the basement.
  • Another way to reach the basement of the Arcane Tower is to go up the stairs behind the generator, use Feather Fall, and jump down to the gap between the wall and the wooden staircase.

Notes

  • The wording of Mystra's Blessing may be a bit deceptive; it replaces (and does not stack with) Bless Bless, and the final buffs provided are as follows:
    • +1d4 to Saving Throws
    • +1d4 to Weapon Attack Rolls
    • +2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls
  • Thus, Mystra's Blessing is equivalent to Bless, but with an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.