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[[File:DQH Doric Illustration.png|right|thumb|225px|[[Doric|King Doric]] is the first named character in the series to specialize in using staves]]
[[File:DQH Doric Illustration.png|right|thumb|225px|[[Doric|King Doric]] is the first named character in the series to specialize in using staves]]


'''Staves''' are a relatively new weapon type in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]], typically used by [[Martial Artist]]s and [[Priest]]s. Debuting as a distinct category in [[Dragon Quest IX]], they are primarily used for defence in the way of avoiding attacks out right. While this does not limit the use of the weapon to less-resilient characters, it is still advised to equip them to any character in need of extra evasion.
'''Staves''' are a relatively new weapon type in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]], typically used by [[Martial Artist]]s and [[Priest]]s. Debuting as a distinct category in [[Dragon Quest IX]], they are primarily used for defence in the way of avoiding attacks out right. While this does not limit the use of the weapon to less-resilient characters, it is still advised to equip them to any character in need of extra evasion. Staves are effective against the [[Undead family|living dead]], dealing 10% more damage under all conditions.


They are similar to the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_(staff) gun], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%8D bō], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterstaff quarterstaff], which are used in martial arts.
They are similar to the real life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_(staff) gun], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%8D bō], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterstaff quarterstaff], which are used in martial arts.
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
Staves may be equipped by [[martial artist]]s and [[priest]]s by default, and then by any character that adds 100 points to the [[List of staff skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill tree]]. Staves are effective against the [[Undead family|living dead]], dealing 10% more damage under all conditions.
Staves may be equipped by [[martial artist]]s and [[priest]]s by default, and then by any character that adds 100 points to the [[List of staff skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill tree]].  
*[[List of stave alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]]
*[[List of stave alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]]
*[[Laundry pole]]
*[[Laundry pole]]
*[[Carrying pole]]
*[[Carrying pole]]
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===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below]]''===
Staves are the weapon of choice of King Doric.
Staves are the weapon of choice of King Doric.
* Twinkle twinkle little staff
* [[Twinkle twinkle little staff]]
* Stout staff
* [[Stout staff]]
* Driller pillar
* [[Driller pillar]]
* [[Slime weapons|Squishing rod]]
* [[Slime weapons|Squishing rod]]
* Barbed bludgeon
* [[Barbed bludgeon]]
* Mistick
* [[Mistick]]
* King's cudgel
* [[King's cudgel]]
* Diabolicane
* [[Diabolicane]]
* Dragon rod
* [[Dragon rod]]
* Sunburst staff
* [[Sunburst staff]]


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End]]''===
In the sequel, the two main characters, [[Lazarel]] and [[Teresa]] are capable of equipping staves as well, depending on their current Vocation. Martial artists, priests, and [[sage]]s are capable of equipping staves.
In the sequel, the two main characters, [[Lazarel]] and [[Teresa]] are capable of equipping staves as well, depending on their current Vocation. Martial artists, priests, and [[sage]]s are capable of equipping staves.
*[[Hero’s & Heroine's staff]]
*[[Driller pillar]]
*[[Barbed bludgeon]]
*[[Mistick]]
*[[Diabolicane]]
*[[Dragon rod]]
*[[Sunburst staff]]
*[[Knockout rod]]
*[[Pole of opposites]]
*[[Uber king cudgel]]
{{DQWeapons}}
{{DQWeapons}}
[[category:Weapon families]]
[[category:Weapon families]]
[[Category:Staves]]
[[category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]