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| 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 = Magic Staff A Icon.png
| controller icon = Magic Staff A Unfaded.png
| icon = Magic Staff A Unfaded 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.
| category = simple
| category = simple
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| weight kg = 1.8
| weight kg = 1.8
| weight lb = 3.6
| weight lb = 3.6
| price = 700
| price = 100
| rarity = uncommon
| rarity = uncommon
| special =
| uid = UNI_UND_Tower_StaffBlessMystra
* Wielding this weapon grants one 1st level usage of [[Bless]] per [[Long Rest]] and causes all Bless spells cast by the wearer to act as '''Mystra's Blessing'''.
| uuid = da0ba39a-366d-456b-8dbd-1c5790ca40bf
* '''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.
| passives = Mystra's Blessing
* '''Note:''' The wording of '''Mystra's Blessing''' may be a bit deceptive. As of Patch 9, '''Mystra's Blessing''' does not stack with the original [[Bless]] effect, and the final buffs provided are as follows:
| special = * {{SpellAction|Bless|level=1|recharge=Long Rest}}
** +1d4 to Saving Throws
| weapon actions = Topple
** +1d4 to Weapon Attack Rolls
| where to find =
** +2d4 to Spell Attack Rolls
* 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 {{RarityItem|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.
* Thus, '''Mystra's Blessing''' is effectively equivalent to Bless but with an additional +1d4 to Spell Attack Rolls.
* Another way to reach the basement of the [[Arcane Tower]] is to go up the stairs behind the generator, use {{SAI|Feather Fall}}, and jump down to the gap between the wall and the wooden staircase.
| actions =
* If the party has a character capable of casting {{SAI|Mage Hand}}, they can also cast it under the stairs through the same gap, and direct it to operate the switch which will open a hidden door in the wall.
* {{Topple}}
| notes =
* The in-game description of the Mystra's Blessing effect is incorrect. See the article [[Mystra's Blessing]] for details.
* Mystra's Blessing is only applied when Bless is cast as a level 1 or level 2 spell.
}}
}}
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Staff of arcane blessing|long}}
[[Category:Sources of Bludgeoning damage]]

Latest revision as of 20:23, 20 March 2024

Staff of Arcane Blessing image

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
UID UNI_UND_Tower_StaffBlessMystra
UUID da0ba39a-366d-456b-8dbd-1c5790ca40bf

Special

The holder of this item gains:

Weapon actions

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

Topple Topple ()
Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.

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 Feather Fall, and jump down to the gap between the wall and the wooden staircase.
  • If the party has a character capable of casting Mage Hand Mage Hand, they can also cast it under the stairs through the same gap, and direct it to operate the switch which will open a hidden door in the wall.

Notes

  • The in-game description of the Mystra's Blessing effect is incorrect. See the article Mystra's Blessing for details.
  • Mystra's Blessing is only applied when Bless is cast as a level 1 or level 2 spell.

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