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

• In Shedding Skin the stats were improved, including for existing items, see Death's Grip Staff (Retired) for the old stats. Also no longer drops on death automatically, it can be protected with death items/augmentations.
• The weapon now levels when you gain experience fighting with it and gives bonus spells the higher the level.
• During the Master of Arms event, the skill was changed from Staff to Finesse Weapons and the spells adjusted accordingly. The base damage was upped from 28.5 - 38 to 39 - 52.