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A runestaff is a special defensive item designed for use by [[pure]] professions. Runestaves are also treated as [[two-handed weapon]]s for offensive purposes. |
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==Definition== |
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A runestaff, rune staff, or runestave is a special staff used by magical professions to provide defense. The system treates it as a two-handed weapon, so a shield is not used. |
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You must have at least 8 "magical" training ranks per level. Two-handed weapon training is not required for defensive use, but is for offensive. |
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A player must be trained in at least 8 ranks of [[magical skills] per character level to benefit from runestaff defense. [[Two-Handed Weapon]] skill is required for offensive use of runestaves. |
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== Advantages == |
== Advantages == |
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The primary advantage of using a runestaff for defense versus other [[training path]]s is that the skills required are already considered to be a main part of a typical [[pure]] spell-caster's training path, and as such come at little to no additional cost to the player in terms of [[training points]]. Runestaves are also the only form of defense which provide [[parry]] defense versus [[Ball Spell|ball]] and [[Bolt Spell|bolt]] spells. |
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The primary advantage of using a Runestaff is that you don't need to spend any additional training points in its use. Most [[pure]] magic users will already have more than eight ranks in magical skills, resulting in essentially free defense. Also, many pure magic users eschew the use of mundane tools such as a sword and shield, and a Runestaff allows them that luxury. Finally, a Runestaff is the only form of defense with which you can [[parry]] a [[ball spell]] or [[bolt spell]]. |
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== Disadvantages == |
== Disadvantages == |
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Because a Runestaff is considered a two-handed weapon, it does not provide as much defense as a shield. Specifically, the bonus garnered from a Runestaff in defensive stance is comparable to a shield's, but in offensive stance the Runestaff is significanly less effective. This is because any weapon provides [[parry defense]] which decreases in effectiveness as your [[stance]] becomes more offensive. |
Because a Runestaff is considered a two-handed weapon, it does not provide as much defense as a shield. Specifically, the bonus garnered from a Runestaff in defensive stance is comparable to a shield's, but in offensive stance the Runestaff is significanly less effective. This is because any weapon provides [[parry defense]] which decreases in effectiveness as your [[stance]] becomes more offensive. |
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Due to this mechanic, getting a Runestaff significantly enhanced via [[Enchant Item (925)]] is often not worth it because the bonus decreases to zero in offensive stance. |
Due to this mechanic, getting a Runestaff significantly enhanced via [[Enchant Item (925)]] is often not worth it because the bonus decreases to near-zero in offensive stance. |
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Revision as of 01:53, 26 December 2005
A runestaff is a special defensive item designed for use by pure professions. Runestaves are also treated as two-handed weapons for offensive purposes.
Training Requirements
A player must be trained in at least 8 ranks of [[magical skills] per character level to benefit from runestaff defense. Two-Handed Weapon skill is required for offensive use of runestaves.
Advantages
The primary advantage of using a runestaff for defense versus other training paths is that the skills required are already considered to be a main part of a typical pure spell-caster's training path, and as such come at little to no additional cost to the player in terms of training points. Runestaves are also the only form of defense which provide parry defense versus ball and bolt spells.
Disadvantages
Because a Runestaff is considered a two-handed weapon, it does not provide as much defense as a shield. Specifically, the bonus garnered from a Runestaff in defensive stance is comparable to a shield's, but in offensive stance the Runestaff is significanly less effective. This is because any weapon provides parry defense which decreases in effectiveness as your stance becomes more offensive.
Due to this mechanic, getting a Runestaff significantly enhanced via Enchant Item (925) is often not worth it because the bonus decreases to near-zero in offensive stance.