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{{WeaponPage | {{WeaponPage | ||
| image = Staff of Cherished Necromancy Icon.png | | image = Staff of Cherished Necromancy Icon.png | ||
| controller icon = Staff of Cherished Necromancy Unfaded.png | |||
| icon = Staff of Cherished Necromancy Unfaded Icon.png | | icon = Staff of Cherished Necromancy Unfaded Icon.png | ||
| description = | | description = {{very rare|Staff of Cherished Necromancy}} is a very rare +2 [[Quarterstaves|Quarterstaff]] that greatly enhances [[Necromancy]] spells and can use a dead creature's essence to cast a Necromancy spell without costing a [[Spell Slot|spell slot]]. | ||
| quote = Unlike their father, Thibault, Cherish Hollow was not afraid of zombies. Cherish was afraid of sharks, liquorice, wallpaper, Netherese artifacts, hats (large), the outdoors, the indoors, hats (small), and milk pails. Zombies were a bloody picnic. | | quote = Unlike their father, Thibault, Cherish Hollow was not afraid of zombies. Cherish was afraid of sharks, liquorice, wallpaper, Netherese artifacts, hats (large), the outdoors, the indoors, hats (small), and milk pails. Zombies were a bloody picnic. | ||
| category = simple | | category = simple | ||
| melee or ranged = melee | | melee or ranged = melee | ||
| handedness = versatile | | handedness = versatile | ||
| type = Quarterstaves | | type = Quarterstaves | ||
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| uid = MAG_GreaterNecromancy_Staff | | uid = MAG_GreaterNecromancy_Staff | ||
| uuid = ecb02247-a407-445e-8046-856133d198bf | | uuid = ecb02247-a407-445e-8046-856133d198bf | ||
| | | passives = Heightened Necromancy, Life Essence Harvest | ||
| special = | |||
| weapon actions = Topple | |||
| where to find = Can be looted from [[Mystic Carrion]]. | |||
| where to find location = Philgrave's Mansion | |||
| weapon actions = | | where to find x = 14 | ||
| where to find = | | where to find y = -160 | ||
| notes = * Relevant Necromancy spells for Heightened Necromancy include {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}, {{SAI|Blindness}}, {{SAI|Bestow Curse}}, {{SAI|Blight}}, {{SAI|Circle of Death}}, {{SAI|Eyebite}}, and {{SAI|Harm}}. | |||
| bugs = * Prior to [https://baldursgate3.game/news/patch-6-now-live_108 Patch #6], harvested life essence wouldn't be consumed after casting a necromancy spell. This highly abusable bug allowed wielders to cast one free necromancy spell per action, up to spell level 6, after killing only one creature. | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Sources of Bludgeoning damage]] | [[Category:Sources of Bludgeoning damage]] | ||
[[Category:Sources of Necrotic damage]] | [[Category:Sources of Necrotic damage]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:12, 15 August 2024
Staff of Cherished Necromancy is a very rare +2 Quarterstaff that greatly enhances Necromancy spells and can use a dead creature's essence to cast a Necromancy spell without costing a spell slot.
Unlike their father, Thibault, Cherish Hollow was not afraid of zombies. Cherish was afraid of sharks, liquorice, wallpaper, Netherese artifacts, hats (large), the outdoors, the indoors, hats (small), and milk pails. Zombies were a bloody picnic.
Properties
- One-handed damage
1d6 + 2 (3~8) + Strength modifier 
Bludgeoning - Two-handed damage
1d8 + 2 (3~10) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning - Extra damage
1d4 (1~4) 
Necrotic - Details
Rarity: Very Rare
Enchantment: + 2
Versatile- Dippable
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb
Price: 480 gp 
UID
MAG_GreaterNecromancy_StaffUUID
ecb02247-a407-445e-8046-856133d198bf
Special
The holder of this item gains:
- Heightened Necromancy
- Creatures have
Disadvantage on 
Saving throws against your necromancy spells. - Life Essence Harvest
- When the wielder kills a hostile creature with a spell, they greedily absorb its energy and gain
until their next Long Rest.
Weapon actions
If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:
Where to find
- Philgrave's Mansion X: 14 Y: -160: Can be looted from Mystic Carrion.
Notes
- Relevant Necromancy spells for Heightened Necromancy include
, 
, 
, 
, 
, 
, and 
.
Bugs
- Prior to Patch #6, harvested life essence wouldn't be consumed after casting a necromancy spell. This highly abusable bug allowed wielders to cast one free necromancy spell per action, up to spell level 6, after killing only one creature.