A regular quarterstaff, however, cannot just be used as an arcane focus, as the foci do cost more due to being specially made. So as long as you pay the price for the Focus – Staff (5 gp) you have a quarterstaff that can be used as a focus.
Can a quarterstaff double as an arcane focus?
So no, a quarterstaff cannot double for an arcane foci staff, or the other way round (at least without further clarification). The druid is much closer to nature and uses a druidic focus rather than an arcane one.
Is a quarterstaff a staff?
Quarterstaff, a staff of wood from 6 to 9 feet (about 2 to 3 m) long, used for attack and defense. It is probably the cudgel or sapling with which many legendary heroes are described as being armed. The quarterstaff attained great popularity in England during the Middle Ages.
Can I use a weapon as an arcane focus?
Arcane foci take many forms, but an arcane foci is not a weapon – but a weapon can be used as a spellcasting focus.
Does an arcane focus have to be held?
You need a free hand to manipulate or hold a material component or focus. Some focuses are meant to be worn such as emblems and amulet holy symbols. Arcane focuses specifically need to be held, the general rules don’t account for them being embedded in other objects or worn.
Can you use an arcane focus staff as a quarterstaff?
The damage for the staff is 1d6 as a quarterstaff and should use the same proficiency. It should also be considered “versatile” and allow 1d8 damage when used with two hands. If you wish to restrict the player, then rule that a non-magical staff has a chance to break when used with two hands.
Can a druid use an arcane focus staff?
In general, if an arcane spellcaster or a druid has a staff focus, then they paid extra for it. The quarterstaff is a cheap weapon, at 2 sp, while an arcane focus staff and a druidic focus wooden staff are both 5 gp. It’s just silly to prevent them from using it both ways.
Can a quarterstaff be used as a focus staff?
The quarterstaff is a cheap weapon, at 2 sp, while an arcane focus staff and a druidic focus wooden staff are both 5 gp. It’s just silly to prevent them from using it both ways.
Can a quarterstaff be used as a druidic focus?
The quarterstaff is a cheap weapon, at 2 sp, while an arcane focus staff and a druidic focus wooden staff are both 5 gp. It’s just silly to prevent them from using it both ways. You should definitely not allow a generic quarterstaff to work as an arcane or druidic focus.
