Is a staff from background starting equipment counted as a quarterstaff or an improvised weapon?











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When selecting the background for my Sorcerer, I chose Outlander (PHB, p. 136-137). This background gives a "staff" for starting equipment (among other things).



Does the staff act like a quarterstaff or an improvised weapon if used to attack?






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  • Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
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When selecting the background for my Sorcerer, I chose Outlander (PHB, p. 136-137). This background gives a "staff" for starting equipment (among other things).



Does the staff act like a quarterstaff or an improvised weapon if used to attack?






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  • Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
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When selecting the background for my Sorcerer, I chose Outlander (PHB, p. 136-137). This background gives a "staff" for starting equipment (among other things).



Does the staff act like a quarterstaff or an improvised weapon if used to attack?






dnd-5e weapons equipment background







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When selecting the background for my Sorcerer, I chose Outlander (PHB, p. 136-137). This background gives a "staff" for starting equipment (among other things).



Does the staff act like a quarterstaff or an improvised weapon if used to attack?






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  • Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
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  • Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
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    7 hours ago
















Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
– V2Blast
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Related but not a duplicate: Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?; slightly less related: Can a magic rod be used as a quarterstaff?
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    "Staff" is listed as an Arcane Focus (5 gp, 4 lbs)



    It appears that there's a decent amount of support for the idea that it can be used as a quarterstaff.



    Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?






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      While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
      – V2Blast
      7 hours ago






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      @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
      – Ben Barden
      6 hours ago






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      Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
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            "Staff" is listed as an Arcane Focus (5 gp, 4 lbs)



            It appears that there's a decent amount of support for the idea that it can be used as a quarterstaff.



            Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?






            share|improve this answer

















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              While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
              – V2Blast
              7 hours ago






            • 1




              @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
              – Ben Barden
              6 hours ago






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              Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
              – SevenSidedDie♦
              3 hours ago















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            "Staff" is listed as an Arcane Focus (5 gp, 4 lbs)



            It appears that there's a decent amount of support for the idea that it can be used as a quarterstaff.



            Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?






            share|improve this answer

















            • 3




              While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
              – V2Blast
              7 hours ago






            • 1




              @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
              – Ben Barden
              6 hours ago






            • 2




              Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
              – SevenSidedDie♦
              3 hours ago













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            up vote
            1
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            "Staff" is listed as an Arcane Focus (5 gp, 4 lbs)



            It appears that there's a decent amount of support for the idea that it can be used as a quarterstaff.



            Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?






            share|improve this answer












            "Staff" is listed as an Arcane Focus (5 gp, 4 lbs)



            It appears that there's a decent amount of support for the idea that it can be used as a quarterstaff.



            Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as quarterstaff?







            share|improve this answer












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            • 3




              While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
              – V2Blast
              7 hours ago






            • 1




              @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
              – Ben Barden
              6 hours ago






            • 2




              Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
              – SevenSidedDie♦
              3 hours ago














            • 3




              While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
              – V2Blast
              7 hours ago






            • 1




              @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
              – Ben Barden
              6 hours ago






            • 2




              Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
              – SevenSidedDie♦
              3 hours ago








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            While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
            – V2Blast
            7 hours ago




            While the names are similar, I don't think there's any connection between an spellcasting focus staff and and the staff from the Outlander background.
            – V2Blast
            7 hours ago




            1




            1




            @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
            – Ben Barden
            6 hours ago




            @V2Blast RAW, I believe that it's the only thing described simply as "staff" in the PHB gear list, and 5gp isn't too much for a piece of background gear. If it's not the spellcasting focus (either the arcane "staff" or the druidic "wooden staff"), then what is it?
            – Ben Barden
            6 hours ago




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            Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
            – SevenSidedDie♦
            3 hours ago




            Why would a (e.g.) Fighter with the Outlander background start with a Druidic or Arcane spellcasting focus item?
            – SevenSidedDie♦
            3 hours ago


















             

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