Starfox
Hero
Now with the "We who are about to die " article from Dragon, there is a feat that turns the staff into a double weapon, giving it the defensive property. A much more elegant solution.
Also, if you are allowed to use the staff with just one hand ad gain the implement bonus, you can wear a shield on the other arm. (Not 100% this stacks - is the implement bonus a shield bonus? IIR its not.)
Also, if you are allowed to use the staff with just one hand ad gain the implement bonus, you can wear a shield on the other arm. (Not 100% this stacks - is the implement bonus a shield bonus? IIR its not.)