Spellcasting weapon

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This article is about actual spellcasting weapons. For other caster weapons, see Caster Weapon.

Staves and wands are spellcasting weapons; spellcasting weapon damage scales based on level.

[edit] Spellcasting weapon comparison

Spellcasting weapons are only available linked to the attributes of Monks, Necromancers, Mesmers, Elementalists, and Ritualists.

Weapon	Two-handed	Damage range1	Attack interval (seconds)	Range2	Flight time3 (seconds)	Arc size	Standard damage type	Other properties
Staff	Yes	11-22	1.75	1.20	0.56	Medium4	by attribute	+5..10 energy, 10..20% HSR, Extremely low critical hit rate
Wand	No	11-22	1.75	1.20	0.56	Medium4	by attribute	Extremely low critical hit rate

¹Projectile weapons inflict more damage when fired at lower foes and less damage when fired at higher foes.

²Range is approximate, and is measured in aggro circle / danger zone radii.

³Flight time is at Shortbow range.

⁴Is slightly higher than the other Medium arcs.