why are orbs good again?

[Particle_Man]

And don't forget: you still have to hit in the first place.

A good reason to prefer Elf wizard (with its ability to reroll an attack - you didn't think that was just for bows, did you?) over Dwarf wizard.

 

[evilbob]

1) It requires two hands because it must be wielded to gain the AC bonus.

I don't recall reading this anywhere. I am guessing it must be "wielded" to gain anything and I know it said it could also be used as a quarterstaff weapon, and those are 2-handed - but I didn't think you actually had to use a staff in two hands to gain anything from it.

In fact, it seems like the perfect 2nd implement: you carry it around for the +1 AC and use your main as your primary magic weapon.

 

[Nikolai II]

I don't recall reading this anywhere. I am guessing it must be "wielded" to gain anything and I know it said it could also be used as a quarterstaff weapon, and those are 2-handed - but I didn't think you actually had to use a staff in two hands to gain anything from it.

In fact, it seems like the perfect 2nd implement: you carry it around for the +1 AC and use your main as your primary magic weapon.

Actually it is the wizard's choice whether the staff implement is a quarterstaff (two-handed weapon) or a walking stick (not a weapon, just an implement. Possibly useful as a club.). So one-handed wielding is still in.

 

[Nifft]

Actually it is the wizard's choice whether the staff implement is a quarterstaff (two-handed weapon) or a walking stick (not a weapon, just an implement. Possibly useful as a club.). So one-handed wielding is still in.

What book is it in, and what page, please?

Thanks, -- N

 

[Nifft]

1) It requires two hands because it must be wielded to gain the AC bonus.

According to the FAQ, the opposite is true: you get the AC bonus (and access to daily powers) while holding a staff with one hand, but you don't get any bonuses to attacks (including attack powers) unless you wield the staff, which requires both hands.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Nifft]

And don't forget: you still have to hit in the first place. It's very possible to build a perfect orb/sleep wizard and have him miss the sleep attack.

This is why Elves are such devastating Wizards.

Cheers, -- N

 

[KarinsDad]

According to the FAQ, the opposite is true: you get the AC bonus (and access to daily powers) while holding a staff with one hand, but you don't get any bonuses to attacks (including attack powers) unless you wield the staff, which requires both hands.

FAQ? They have a FAQ already?

All I know is what I read in RAW which indicates that the staff must be wielded to get the bonus.

I do like not having to do that, it gives my Wizard more options if I go that route.

 

[phoenixnemo]

http://wizards.custhelp.com/cgi-bin...aqid=1396&p_created=1212604387&p_sp=undefined

actually the PHB FAQ i saw sais nothing about wielding the staff with 1 or 2 hands.
can u link it please?

 

[Nifft]

can u link it please?

"You".

Remind me when their boards are back up, I'll find the thread and link it.

Cheers, -- N

 

[Particle_Man]

This is why Elves are such devastating Wizards.

Cheers, -- N

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