Boreal StaffWeapon 8
Source Pathfinder Treasure Vault (Remastered)
Damage 1d4 Bludgeoning
Type Simple
Price 500 gp
Weight 1 bulk
A boreal staff is chiseled from a cylinder of ice to form a spiky, jagged icicle, its surface gleaming with the colors of the northern lights. It gives the air around you a distinct chill. When used as a weapon, a boreal staff is a +1 striking staff.
Activate 1 (concentrate)
Frequency once per 10 minutes
Effect Attempt a Strike using the staff. That Strike deals 2d4 cold additional damage.
Activate Cast a Spell
Effect You expend a number of charges from the staff to cast a spell from its list.
- Cantrip Frostbite
- 1st Chilling Spray, Gust of Wind
- 2nd Chilling Spray, Snowball
- 3rd Chilling Spray, Elemental Absorption (water only)
Craft Requirements Supply one casting of all listed ranks of all listed spells.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
MagicalSomething with the magical trait is imbued with magical energies not tied to a specific tradition of magic. Some items or effects are closely tied to a particular tradition of magic. In these cases, the item has the arcane, divine, occult, or primal trait instead of the magical trait. Any of these traits indicate that the item is magical.
MonkAbilities with this trait are from the monk class. A weapon with this trait is primarily used by monks.
StaffThis magic item holds spells of a particular theme and allows a spellcaster to cast additional spells by preparing the staff.
TwoHandThis weapon can be wielded with two hands. Doing so changes its weapon damage die to the indicated value. This change applies to all the weapon's damage dice, such as those from striking runes.