Staves & Wands

Consult this guide for Staves and Wands found in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Acquire powerful magic-imbuing items to enhance your spellcasters.

Staves and Wands are the primary weapons for characters who focus on magic and support in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. While their physical attack power is generally low, they excel in boosting magical capabilities, enhancing spell effectiveness, and sometimes even providing unique utility or defensive benefits. For magic-users, these are indispensable tools. Early in the game, you might find a simple Wooden Staff, which offers a slight increase to magic power. As you progress, you'll encounter more potent staves like the Sorcerer's Staff and the powerful Wizard's Staff, each significantly amplifying a character's magical prowess.

The true value of staves and wands lies in their ability to enhance spellcasting. Many staves increase the potency of offensive spells like Zap or Frizz, allowing them to deal more damage to enemies. Others might boost healing spells like Healmore, ensuring your party stays alive during challenging encounters. Some unique staves, such as the Staff of Hypnosis, can even grant the wielder the ability to cast status-inflicting spells directly, bypassing the need for MP consumption for that specific spell. This can be incredibly useful for crowd control, allowing you to incapacitate dangerous enemies like the Mandrake Mages encountered in the Whispering Woods.

When equipping staves and wands, prioritize the character's magic attack and magic defense stats. A higher magic attack means your offensive spells will hit harder, while increased magic defense can help your spellcasters survive enemy magic. It's also important to consider the specific spells a character has learned or is likely to learn. A staff that boosts fire spells is most effective on a character who specializes in fire magic. For support characters, a staff that enhances healing or buffing spells is paramount. Always check the item description for any special effects; some staves might offer passive regeneration of MP or provide resistance to certain elements, making them invaluable for extended exploration or boss fights. For instance, the Staff of Resurrection could be a lifesaver if it allows for a chance to revive a fallen ally.