8 Best Quarterstaff In Baldur’s Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 has 31 Quarterstaves, which constitute equipment typically catering to the best Sorcerer class. To effectively deal damage to the many enemies in Baldur’s Gate 3, it is essential to know about the best Quarterstaff in the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Quarterstaff Comparison

Below listed is a summarized version of the best Quarterstaves, their stats, and their skills: 

1. Caitiff Staff 

First, the Caitiff Staff is a rare 1d6+6 Bludgeoning damage-dealing Quarterstaff with a 1.5-meter range and has 1d8 + 1 damage while being a Two-Handed weapon. Players can acquire the Caitiff staff from the Helsik Merchant after going to the Devil’s Fee location. 

 A few reasons why the Caitiff staff might be considered one of the best Quarterstaff in Baldur’s Gate 3 are:

• Warlock Spell Casting: The Caitiff staff can support spell-casting for the Warlock, and you can regenerate a warlock spell slot through it. 
• Arcane Enchantment Skill: The skill allows you to get a +1 bonus to your Spell Save DC. 

2. Incandescent Staff 

The Incandescent Staff is a Very Rare Bludgeoning damage-dealing Quarterstaff with a range of 2 meters and deals 1d6 Bludgeoning damage on Handed and 1d8 Bludgeoning damage on Two-Handed. 

• Players can get it through the Quartermaster Talli merchant during the Last Inn during Act 2. 
• Resistance to Fire Damage: Players will get enhanced resistance to incoming Fire damage while using the Incandescent Staff. 
• Fireball Evocation Spell: You also get access to a max level 3 Evocation spell. 

When it comes to the weapon skills, they are listed below: 

3. Harper Sacredstriker 

The Harper Sacredstriker is a 1d6+1 Bludgeoning damage dealing Quarterstaff that is of Rare quality and can deal 1d8+1 Bludgeoning damage on Two Handed with an impressive range of 1.5 meters. 

Harper Sacredstriker is undoubtedly the best Quarterstaff for casting a Spiritual Weapon and for a few more reasons, such as:

• Cast Spiritual Weapon: Players can cast a level 6 Spiritual Weapon by their side that floats and attacks the opponents with you. 
• Sound Damage Output: You will also get a solid amount of damage that can hurt enemies during battle. 

4. Markoheskir 

Next up, the Markoheshkir is a Legendary rarity Quarterstaff, which can 1d6+2 Bludgeoning damage on one-handed and 1d8+2 Bludgeoning damage on Two-Handed and has an adequate range of 1.5 meters. 

• Players can obtain the Markoheshkir at the Ramazith’s Tower by going down to the lower level through the balcony, finding an interactive plate, and turning off a shield. 
• Legendary Rarity: Since the Markoheshkir is of Legendary rarity, it automatically becomes a top choice for players. 
• Weapon and Arcane Enchantments: Players will also get a Weapon Enchantment +2 and Arcane Enchantment.

5. Mourning Frost 

Moving on, the Mourning Frost is hands-down the Best Quarterstaff for dealing Cold damage to enemies. 

• Alongside dealing 1d6+1 and 1d8+1 Bludgeoning damage on one and two-handed, respectively, the Mourning Frost also deals 1d4 Cold damage on both One and Two-Handed. 
• The weapon can be found in the Underdark area and crafted by combining Icy Crystal, Icy Metal, and Icy Helve.
• Excellent Damage Output: Players will also get a solid amount of damage output while wielding it. 

6. Staff Of The Ram

The Staff of the Ram is a Very Rare weapon with a 1.5-meter range that can deal 1d6+2 One-Handed and 1d8+2 Bludgeoning Two Handed damage. 

• The Staff of the Ram has been described as a quarterstaff that can draw its power from creatures that named it in the first place. 
• Players can find the staff in a chest in the Jaheira’s Basement in the Lower City region.
• Enemy Knockback: With the Staff of the Ram, you can get a chance to cause an opponent to get knocked back. 

As far as the skills are concerned, they are listed below: 

7. Staff Of Cherished Necromancy

The Staff of Cherished Necromancy is an excellent Quarterstaff that is Very Rare and can deal 1d6+2, 1d8+2, and 1d4 Necrotic damage on One and Two-Handed with a range of 1.5 meters. It can be obtained in the Lower City and dropped down by the Mystic Carrion inside the Philgrave’s Mansion area. 

A few reasons why you might want to use the weapon are listed below: 

• Necromancy + Bludgeoning Damage: The staff can deal both Bludgeoning and Necrotic damage to opponents, making it overpowered. 
• Life Essence Gain: Using one of the skills, players can gain the Life Essence after killing a mob. 

8. Staff Of Interruption 

Lastly, the Staff of Interruption is an excellent staff that allows players to cast Counterspell on enemies. Players can get the Staff of Interruption while doing the quest Help the Hag Survivors at the Old Garlow’s Place. 

The best skills of the Staff of Interruption are listed below: 

My Tips For Optimally Using Quarterstaffs

It may seem like I’m overly biased in this section, and that is absolutely right because of how much I love Sorcerers. Balthazar (my character) and I spent hundreds of hours hunting for the best Quaterstaffs and listed all my findings above.

The staff you want to opt for will heavily depend on the type of damage or build you’re aiming for. Personally, I like using lightning and fire damage, so there are a few staffs I cycle between based on what my enemies don’t like to be blasted with.

If you try out the Necromancer, for example, picking the Staff of Cherished Necormancy will be the best in terms of damage. It is important that you remember that certain type of damage is not that effective against certain types of enemies.

While you’re here, why not read up on the Best Level 1 Spells guide? Alongside that, the Baldur’s Gate 3 Best Class For Githyanki guide is a must-read!

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Staff of Cherished Necromancy, Ram, and Interruption Photo Credits: Lootward