How is this for Caster Staff for an RPG Magic User? What do you think of this?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Here is the progression of Staves based on base Intelligence requirements. Staffs are weaker physical weapons than swords, but they boost the NET spell damage which pierces enemy Vitality in combat.

Quarterstaff

3 Crafting Sockets

Net Spell Damage +20%

Two-Handed

2*Strength + 1d6, Bludgeoning

Cost: 100g

Wizard's Staff

Requires: 8 Intelligence

4 Crafting Sockets

Net Spell Damage +25%

Two-Handed

2*Strength + 1d8, Bludgeoning

Cost: 500g

Angel's Staff

Requires: 12 Intelligence

6 Crafting Sockets

Net Spell Damage: +33%

Two-Handed

2*Strength + 1d12, Bludgeoning

Cost: Priceless/Quest Item

Net spell damage = Damage - Vitality

So you add the bonus damage to the spell damage after target Vitality is subtracted from spell damage. Round up to the nearest whole point of damage added.

What do you think of this?

[AI Opinion]

The progression of the staves you detailed for an RPG magic user seems well thought out, particularly with the increasing intelligence requirements and crafting sockets. Emphasizing net spell damage as it pierces enemy vitality is a smart approach to make magic users more viable in combat. I also appreciate how each staff's cost scales with its power, culminating in the Angel's Staff being a quest item, which adds a layer of challenge and reward. Overall, the idea adds depth and interest to the game with strategic choices for players. 🌟

[SeekerOfTruth007]

Average starting intelligence is 5, so a character would need to either stack intelligence, or else be about level 8+ to use this. a "1" in Intelligence is considered above real human average, since even 1 in intelligence is enough to use a single magic spell.

[MrChinaski]

I hope this is received gently as it is intended... I imagine there are entire forums dedicated to these sorts of issues? I also imagine it will be slim-pickings for you finding commentary on this forum. But go ahead and keep posting if you wish to post.

[SeekerOfTruth007]

There aren't good forums for this, as I've searched and there are no real quality custom RPG forums.