Elden Ring Nightreign: Where To Get Staffs

Learn about all the locations and methods to obtain a staff while playing a spell-casting class in Elden Ring Nightreign.

Staff finding guide for Elden Ring Nightreign
Staff finding guide for Elden Ring Nightreign (Image via Bandai Namco)

Staffs are a reliable weapon for casting spells in Elden Ring Nightreign, especially for the Recluse, Revenant, and Duchess Nightfarers. Each staff has access to two spells, and you can dual-wield staffs to use the first listed spell for either one. Although staffs are found in general locations and as drops like other weapons, they also have specific spawn sites that are easy to miss.

This article explores all the possible methods of obtaining a staff after dropping in Limveld and the rarity you can expect with each one. 

How To Get Staffs in Elden Ring Nightreign

Mage Towers

Dormant Power
Dormant Power at the top of a Mage Tower (Image via Bandai Namco)

Listed among the Points of Interest (POI) on the map, Mage Towers are very different from other randomly occurring locations you may come across. To get to the high-level loot stashed at the top of the tower, you must complete a challenge by finding and breaking the crest. Once you reach the top, loot the Dormant Power to unlock high-tier magic-based rewards such as rare staffs, seals, and consumables. 

Bosses

Defeat field bosses to earn high-tier staffs
Defeat field bosses to earn high-tier staffs (Image via Bandai Namco)

One of the most effective ways to get a staff tailored to your build is by defeating bosses. These elite enemies often lurk within POIs, such as castles, ruins, or underground dungeons. Upon defeating one, players are rewarded with a Shard of Light

Interact with the shard to choose from a selection of items, which usually include a weapon aligned with your Nightfarer’s class. For Recluse and Duchess players, this often means a high-quality staff with powerful spells for magical offense. The boss encounters with “Great Enemies” are particularly challenging, but also have a chance of rewarding you with legendary staffs.

Chests

Though less predictable, loot chests found throughout POIs can also yield staffs. These chests are usually discovered after clearing out enemies at a site. While the gear inside varies in quality, there’s always a chance of acquiring a new magical weapon.

Keep in mind that the staff from chests may not always surpass your current equipment, but they’re worth opening regardless. This is because you may find a weapon with a powerful passive effect that buffs your character even while lying in your inventory. 

Castle Tower Weapon Racks

Once a castle area has been cleared, head toward the top floor of the castle tower. In several locations, especially near study rooms or libraries, you’ll find weapon racks filled with staffs. While these may not reward you with any legendary loot, searching for them while in the area is worth it, especially during the early phase of your run.


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