Quarterstaff

A quarterstaff () was a simple, two-handed melee weapon.
==Description==
Quarterstaves were usually made of wood and sanded cylindrical with a diameter of , with blunt ends. Though they could be plain wood, some were intricately carved works of art. Some were known to enhance their quarterstaves with metal-shod ends or textured striking surfaces.
==Weaponology==
Quarterstaves were one of the simplest weapons available to any adventurer. Often favored among martial artists, monks, and some rangers. Wizards often used enchanted quarterstaves to channel arcane energy and as walking-sticks.
==Notable Quarterstaves==
* Old Staff
* Quarterstaff of battle
==Notable Users of Quarterstaves==
===Classes===
* Spirit shamans were known to be proficient in the use of quarterstaves.
===Nations===
* Quarterstaves were a commonly used weapon among inhabitants of Malatra.
===Religions===
* The gods Azuth and Panzuriel were both known to consider quarterstaves their favored weapons.
==Appendix==
===Gallery===
Monk Ember Todd-Lockwood PHB3e.jpg|A monk holding a quarterstaff.
Quarterstaff masterwork.png|A masterwork quarterstaff from Northwest Faerûn.
===Appearances===
:;Video Games
::Baldur's Gate III
===External links===
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===References===
Category:Weapons
Category:Staves
Category:Two-handed weapons
Category:Simple weapons
Category:Melee weapons
Category:Bludgeoning weapons
Category:Double weapons
Category:0-24 gold pieces
Category:Monk weapons