Master Bravely Default Staves: Guide & Stats

Walkthrough

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Staves are ideal for increasing Mind, which directly improves the effectiveness of healing spells.
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As weapons, Staves have low Physical Attack and no Magic Attack, making them unsuitable for characters who also want to deal magical damage.
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The Two-Handed ability can boost a Staff's attack, but other weapon types are still generally superior.
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All Staves have an Aim stat of 90.
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Staves deal 25% more damage when attacking multiple enemies at once, unless otherwise noted.
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The following Staves are available:
- Staff: P.ATK 2, costs 10, increases Mind by 1.
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Mythril Staff: P.ATK 11, costs 600, increases Mind by 2.
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Jade Crossier: P.ATK 15, costs 1200, increases Mind by 3.
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Staff of Life: P.ATK 22, costs 12000, increases Mind by 5, triggers Cure (restore HP) when used as an item.
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Yggdrasil Staff: P.ATK 17, costs 23000, increases Mind by 7, triggers Esuna (cure most ailments) when used as an item.
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Gale Staff: P.ATK 26, costs -, increases Mind by 6, Wind attacks do 20% more damage.
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Sage’s Staff: P.ATK 16, costs 1500, increases Mind by 4, triggers Raise (revive K.O.) when used as an item.
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Demon’s Staff: P.ATK 30, costs -, increases Mind by 8, weapon attacks do Dark damage.
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Oaken Pole: P.ATK 13, costs 250, has no special effect.
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Simian Staff: P.ATK 11, costs 300, weapon attacks do double damage when targeting multiple enemies at once.
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Iron Pole: P.ATK 34, costs 3000, has no special effect.
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Diamond Staff: P.ATK 38, costs 9000, has no special effect.

Tips

Prioritize Staves with higher Mind boosts for your primary healers.
Staves with special effects like Cure, Esuna, or Raise can be valuable utility items in a pinch.
Consider the Gale Staff for characters who frequently use Wind-elemental attacks.
The Demon's Staff can add Dark damage to weapon attacks, useful against certain enemies.

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