magic staff

A magic staff is a rod or pole wielded by wizards, sorcerers, and other practitioners of magic in fantasy fiction and games.

Unlike a wand, which is typically short and handheld, a staff is tall—often as long as its wielder—and may serve as both a walking stick and a channel for magical power.

Staffs commonly feature ornamental elements like crystals, carved runes, or animal motifs: The wizard raised his gnarled staff and summoned lightning.

In role-playing games, a magic staff often has specific attributes—charges, spell storage, or stat bonuses.