Quarterstaff - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating image to be compatible with screen readers, removing obsolete link

2026-04-28T14:32:12Z

Updating image to be compatible with screen readers, removing obsolete link

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	[[~~File~~:Quarter staff.jpg\|thumb\|A quarter staff.]]		[[Image:Quarter staff.jpg\|thumb\|A quarter staff.\|alt=Illustration of a quarter staff, a wooden staff.]]
	The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense from the absence of a [[Shield\|shield]].		The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense from the absence of a [[Shield\|shield]].

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	*[[Two-handed Weapons]]		*[[Two-handed Weapons]]

			[[Category:Weapons]]
	==References==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#QuarterStaff Official Documentation >> Quarterstaff]

AYAME22 at 05:37, 26 April 2026

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			[[File:Quarter staff.jpg\|thumb\|A quarter staff.]]
	The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense from the absence of a [[Shield\|shield]].		The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense from the absence of a [[Shield\|shield]].

GS4-KAIKALA: Updated alternate names list

2017-03-19T21:44:43Z

Updated alternate names list

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	<b>		<b>
	*bo stick		*bo stick
⚫	*yoribo
	*staff		*staff
			*toyak
	*walking staff		*walking staff
	*warstaff		*warstaff
		⚫	*yoribo
	</b>		</b>

VANKRASN39: /* Alternate Names */

2015-09-13T03:54:18Z

Alternate Names

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==
			<b>

	*~~'''~~bo stick~~'''~~		*bo stick
	*~~'''~~yoribo~~'''~~		*yoribo
	*~~'''~~staff~~'''~~		*staff
			*walking staff
			*warstaff
			</b>

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==

VANKRASN39 at 16:24, 17 April 2015

2015-04-17T16:24:15Z

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	To be proficient with the quarterstaff it is strongly recommended that the user train in the [[Two-Handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] skill.		To be proficient with the quarterstaff it is strongly recommended that the user train in the [[Two-Handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] skill.
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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

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	*[[List of woods]]		*[[List of woods]]
	*[[Two-handed Weapons]]		*[[Two-handed Weapons]]


	==References==		==References==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#QuarterStaff Official Documentation >> Quarterstaff]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#QuarterStaff Official Documentation >> Quarterstaff]

	[[Category:Weapons]]

GS4-KEIOS: 3 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

2014-12-31T19:05:37Z

3 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

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SPYRIDONM1: Added short, long and composite bow info

2013-03-01T21:13:26Z

Added short, long and composite bow info

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	The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense ~~offered~~ by a [[Shield\|shield]].		The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons\|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons\|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense from the absence of a [[Shield\|shield]].

	To be proficient with the quarterstaff it is strongly recommended that the user train in the [[Two-Handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] skill.		To be proficient with the quarterstaff it is strongly recommended that the user train in the [[Two-Handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] skill.
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	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==
	The quarterstaff does the least damage of the standard offensive two-handed weapons ([[Runestaff\|runestaves]] are primarily used as defensive weapons). The advantages are its light weight and lower [[Roundtime\|RT]] but most practitioners consider the quarterstaff less desirable than other two-handed weapons even with these advantages.		The quarterstaff does the least damage of the standard offensive two-handed weapons ([[Runestaff\|runestaves]] are primarily used as defensive weapons). The advantages are its light weight and lower [[Roundtime\|RT]] but most practitioners consider the quarterstaff less desirable than other two-handed weapons even with these advantages.

			The quarterstaff weapon profile and damage table also apply to [[short bow]]s, [[long bow]]s and [[composite bow]]s when they are used as melee weapons (right hand only).

	{{Weapon table start}}		{{Weapon table start}}

Maintenance script: added link

2011-11-08T02:09:32Z

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	Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table quarterstaff]]		Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table quarterstaff]]

	==~~Related~~ ~~Articles~~==		==See Also==
			*[[List of woods]]

	*[[Two-handed Weapons]]		*[[Two-handed Weapons]]

SPYRIDONM1: /* Game Mechanics */ Added link

2010-12-13T05:17:01Z

Game Mechanics: Added link

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	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==
	The quarterstaff does the least damage of the standard (runestaves are primarily used as defensive weapons) ~~offensive two-handed weapons~~. The advantages are its light weight and lower [[Roundtime\|RT]] but most practitioners consider the quarterstaff less desirable than other two-handed weapons even with these advantages.		The quarterstaff does the least damage of the standard offensive two-handed weapons ([[Runestaff\|runestaves]] are primarily used as defensive weapons). The advantages are its light weight and lower [[Roundtime\|RT]] but most practitioners consider the quarterstaff less desirable than other two-handed weapons even with these advantages.

	{{Weapon table start}}		{{Weapon table start}}
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	Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table quarterstaff]]		Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table quarterstaff]]


	==Related Articles==		==Related Articles==

SPYRIDONM1: Created page: Quarterstaff

2010-12-13T05:14:20Z

Created page: Quarterstaff

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The '''quarterstaff''' is a basic weapon which consists primarily of a long length of wood. The quarterstaff requires two hands to hold, however, both ends of the staff can be utilized in order to deal damage to an opponent.[[Two-handed Weapons]], such as the quarterstaff, are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense offered by a [[Shield|shield]].

To be proficient with the quarterstaff it is strongly recommended that the user train in the [[Two-Handed Weapons|two-handed weapon]] skill.

==Alternate Names==

*'''bo stick'''
*'''yoribo'''
*'''staff'''

==Game Mechanics==
The quarterstaff does the least damage of the standard (runestaves are primarily used as defensive weapons) offensive two-handed weapons. The advantages are its light weight and lower [[Roundtime|RT]] but most practitioners consider the quarterstaff less desirable than other two-handed weapons even with these advantages.

{{Weapon table start}}
{{Weapon table quarterstaff}}
{{Weapon table end}}

The standard quarterstaff has a weight of 5 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table quarterstaff]]

==Related Articles==

*[[Two-handed Weapons]]

==References==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#QuarterStaff Official Documentation >> Quarterstaff]

[[Category:Weapons]]