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| image = Staff of Crones Icon.png
| image = Staff of Crones Icon.png
| description = {{SpoilerWarning}} {{uncommon|Staff of Crones}} is an uncommon variant of the [[Quarterstaves]] family of weapons as well as a [[Story Item]]. <!-- Optional description.  Nonmagical and +1/+2/etc. will be auto-generated, so leave empty for those.  Others will also have a sensible default description generated, so strictly speaking you can always leave this empty, but for weapons with special properties, you might want to instead provide a short description of what makes the weapon noteworthy. -->
| controller icon = Staff of Crones Unfaded.png
| icon = Staff of Crones Unfaded Icon.png
| description = {{uncommon|Staff of Crones}} is an uncommon [[Quarterstaves|Quarterstaff]] and [[Story Item]] that grants the wielder the ability to cast the spell [[Ray of Sickness]], once per [[Short Rest]].
| quote = Live worms wriggle beneath the crumbling surface of this half-rotten staff. Merely touching it fills you with a wave of unbearable nausea and a strange longing, as if it's calling out for its like.
| quote = Live worms wriggle beneath the crumbling surface of this half-rotten staff. Merely touching it fills you with a wave of unbearable nausea and a strange longing, as if it's calling out for its like.
| category = simple <!-- martial or simple -->
| category = simple
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- melee or ranged, duh -->
| melee or ranged = melee
| handedness = versatile <!-- one-handed, versatile, two-handed -->
| handedness = versatile
| type = Quarterstaves <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural. -->
| type = Quarterstaves
| rarity = uncommon <!-- Leave EMPTY for common, otherwise: uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| rarity = uncommon  
| enchantment = <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| damage = 1d6  
| damage = 1d6 <!-- Must follow the strict format XdY + Z, with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage type = Bludgeoning  
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| versatile damage = 1d8  
| versatile damage = 1d8 <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| extra damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| range m = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in meters. -->
| range ft = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise range in feet. -->
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| ammunition =
| finesse =
| heavy =
| light =
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 1.8
| weight kg = 1.8
| weight lb = 3.6
| weight lb = 3.6
| price = 430
| price = 430
| uid = S_HAG_GaleMagicItem
| uuid = 544e81be-cc28-4fdf-aea7-9a31940af4d0
| special = * {{SpellAction|Ray of Sickness|level=1|recharge=Short Rest}}
| weapon actions = Topple
| weapon actions = Topple
| special = <!-- List of special features or abilities granted by the weapon. -->
| where to find = * Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the [[Overgrown Tunnel#Ancient Abode|Ancient Abode]] (the Hag's lair) beneath [[Riverside Teahouse|Auntie Ethel's Teahouse]].
* '''Ray of Sickness:''' The wearer gains the ability to cast {{Icon|Ray of Sickness Icon.png}} [[Ray of Sickness]].
| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the weapon, if it's a special one. -->
Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the [[Overgrown Tunnel#Ancient Abode|Ancient Abode]] (the Hag's lair) beneath [[Riverside Teahouse|Auntie Ethel's Teahouse]].
}}
}}


== Notes and Trivia ==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="300px" mode="packed">
File:Staff of Crones ingame.png|Appearance in game
</gallery>


* It grants unlimited uses of Ray of Sickness as an {{action}}, no [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] or [[Resting]] needed.
== External links ==
* However, each use of Ray of Sickness granted by this staff deals {{DamageText|2d4|Poison}} damage to the caster.
* {{FRWiki|Staff of crones|long}}
* {{SmallIcon|Poisoners Robe Icon.png}} [[Poisoner's Robe]] adds {{DamageText|1d4|Poison}} to both outgoing and incoming damage.
[[Category:Sources of Bludgeoning damage]]
* {{SmallIcon|Ring of Poison Resistance Icon.png}} [[Ring of Poison Resistance]] or {{SmallIcon|Elixir of Poison Resistance Icon.png}} [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]] can halve the damage to the caster.
[[Category:Sources of Poison damage]]
* The '''Staff of Crones''' is one of the items that can be given to [[Gale]] for his [[The Wizard of Waterdeep|condition]].
 
[[Category:Story Items]]

Latest revision as of 07:49, 3 April 2024

Staff of Crones image

Staff of Crones is an uncommon Quarterstaff and Story Item that grants the wielder the ability to cast the spell Ray of Sickness, once per Short Rest.

Description Icon.png
Live worms wriggle beneath the crumbling surface of this half-rotten staff. Merely touching it fills you with a wave of unbearable nausea and a strange longing, as if it's calling out for its like.

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: 430 gp
UID S_HAG_GaleMagicItem
UUID 544e81be-cc28-4fdf-aea7-9a31940af4d0

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

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in game

    Appearance in game

External links[edit | edit source]

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