Ancient Staff

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Ancient Staff

Type: Staff Specializes In: Ranged combat Strengths: High nullification value, inherent paralysis Weaknesses: Very weak melee attacks, no homing capability, short range, greatly slows user

The Ancient Staff (古代の祖杖, Kodai no Sojou) is a Staff in Kid Icarus: Uprising. It has the shortest range of all staffs. Its charged shots have a high nullification value, making it ideal for defense. This weapon also slows its user the most out of all weapons. While it is slow and has a short range, its shots hang in midair for a few seconds when they reach the end of their range. This weapon can also paralyze its targets.

Idol Description

The Ancient Staff is a cold and mysterious weapon made by a dead civilization. Its charged shots hang in midair and can paralyze any enemy they strike. This makes the weapon a great fit for defensive play.

Base Statistics

Notice:
Weapon data is for weapons with zero ranged and melee stars with no mods to them. Distance refers to the maximum range a shot can travel, measured with non-homing shots. Damage (near) refers to the damage done when the target is as close as possible. Damage (far) refers to the damage given at maximum range. The symbol "—" means the corresponding stat is not applicable to that specific attack.

Land Battles

Shot	Range	Damage (Near)	Damage (Far)
Continuous	22.8m	?	?
Charged	15.2m	?	?
Forward Dash Continuous	23.4m	?	?
Forward Dash Charged	16.0m	?	?
Side Dash Continuous	23.4m	?	?
Side Dash Charged	16.0m	?	?
Backward Dash Continuous	21.0m	?	?
Backward Dash Charged	16.0m	?	?
Melee Hit 1	—	?	—
Melee Hit 2	—	?	—
Melee Hit 3	—	?	—
Melee Dash	—	?	—

Weapon Fusing

The following weapon pairs will create an Ancient Staff when fused: