Death's Grip Staff

Introduced:  Throne of Destiny Related Quests:  Rares Updated:  Shedding Skin, Master of Arms Rare #287

Death's Grip Staff Value: 11,600 480 Burden Units This staff was crafted by a dabbler in death magic, and the creator's obsession shows. Whether the creator was a true necromancer or a talented pretender, the staff does seem to exude the chill of the grave. Special Properties: Cold Rending, Crushing Blow Skill: Finesse Weapons (Staff) Damage: 39 - 52 (??), Cold Speed: Average (35) Bonus to Attack Skill: +18% Bonus to Melee Defense: +18.0% Casts the following spells: Epic Endurance, Incantation of Finesse Weapon Mastery Self, Incantation of Rejuvenation Self, Epic Finesse Weapon Aptitude, Incantation of Blood Drinker, Incantation of Magic Resistance Self, Epic Blood Thirst, Epic Coordination, Epic Strength Spellcraft: 400 Mana: 3000 Mana Cost: 1 point per 20 seconds.

Notes

• The weapon now levels when you gain experience fighting with it and gives bonus spells the higher the level.

Update History

Shedding Skin

• Now part of the Heroic Destroyer Set.
• Base damage decreased from 45 - 48 to 28.5 - 38.
• Dropped on Death property removed.
• Attack/defense modifiers increased from 15% to 18%.
• Value increased from 11,600 to 50,000.
• Spells updated from:
  • Anadil's Blessing
  • Major Stamina Gain
  • Unflinching Persistence
  • Major Coordination
  • Major Endurance
  • Major Strength
  • Major Staff Aptitude
  • Aura of Resistance
  • Infected Caress

Master of Arms

• Skill changed from Staff to Finesse Weapons and spells adjusted accordingly.
• Base damage increased from 28.5 - 38 to 39 - 52.