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Staff of defense

(Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5, page 244)

Price (Item Level): 58,250 gp (18th)
Body Slot: — (held)
Caster Level: 15th
Aura: Strong; (DC 22) abjuration
Activation: As spell used (spell trigger)
Weight: 5 lb.

The staff of defense is a simple-looking staff that throbs with power when held defensively.

It allows use of the following spells:

  • Shield (1 charge)
  • Shield of faith (1 charge)
  • Shield other (1 charge)
  • Shield of law (3 charges)


Prerequisites: Craft Staff, shield, shield of faith, shield of law, shield other, creator must be lawful.
Cost to Create: 29,000 gp (plus 250 gp for base item), 2320 XP, 58 days.