Staff defense is the improved ability to parry weapons in melee combat. With regards to melee combat, staff defense works just like a shield or defense skill except that it only works in melee combat. It does not work against ranged attacks. Staff defense can be used in conjunction with defense skill but not with shield.
Staff defense can only be used if the character is using a quarterstaff, or similar two handed weapon where the hands are spaced well apart on the weapon, and the weapon itself is about the height of the wielder. Thus it could also be used with spear or trident.
Each rank of Staff Defense adds 2% to the character's defense in melee combat.
A staff specialist can develop this skill for 400 exp multiple. A staff double specialist can develop this skill for a 375 exp multiple. |