Wizard Staff

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Originally Posted by phiwum

As for the second point, what good does Staff I do against someone defending?

ITL 18: "Making a physical attack with the staff as a weapon does not cost ST." And can be blocked with a Defend option.
ITL 117: "Defending is effective only against non-missile physical attacks"
I.e. not occult blasts.
Also on ITL 117: "Dodging is effective only against missile spells (and thrown and missile weapons). It is no good against other spells or attacks."
So there ain't nothing no warrior can do to dodge or defend against a staff zap.
Wizards rule, berserkers drool on their shields. Q.E.D.