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The Witch’s Staff, known by the name Descura, is the first weapon that Melinoë can wield inHades 2. Though it might seem like a “default” weapon, it’s anything but, and is just as strong – and just as complex to master – as any ofthe other Nocturnal Arms.
This guide explains how to use the Witch’s Staff effectively through an overview of its regular attacks, omega moves, and the three Aspects available to unlock for it. Additionally, look for tips below on what the best Witch’s Staff boons are, whichKeepsakes and Arcana cardsyou should equip, and some brief suggestions on the bestHades 2Witch Staff builds.
Descura, Witch’s Staff Overview: Regular Attacks, Ω Moves, Aspects
Amongst the Nocturnal Arms, Descura was first to wake when you approached. She is yours.
Wielding the Witch’s Staff effectively means you must learn its moveset, and learn how to use its long-ranged Special and closer-range Attack moves. TheOmega (Ω) variant of the Attackand Special offer stronger and longer-range versions of the basic moves, and are worth using liberally – especially with the Aspect of Melinoë.
Witch’s Staff Aspects
There are three aspects for the Witch’s Staff inHades 2: the Aspects of Melinoë, Momus, and Circe. Each of these aspects grants new powers to the Witch’s Staff without changing the basic moveset.
Of the three, the Aspect of Melinoë is the most reliable and thus is typically the best Witch’s Staff aspect. However, if you want to try to specialize into a rapid Attack or Special build, or want to sacrifice the Channel boosts for extra Life gain tomake it to the end ofHades 2, the other Aspects are far from bad choices.
Daedalus
Double Moonshot
Fires 2 more projectiles for every Special, which hone on foes. Effectively doubles damage and provides AoE
Poseidon
Wave Flourish
Specials are more damaging and push back enemies. Incredibly powerful Special boon that also works for CC.
Demeter
Ice Strike
Attacks are stronger and can Freeze enemies. Take this alongside effects that reset or extend Freeze.
Hephaestus
Volcanic Flourish/Strike
Specials/Attacks will create a huge Blast on a cooldown. With the amount of Attacks/Specials Witch’s Staff builds rely on, this is a must-take.
Apollo
Super Nova
Arguably one of the best boons in Hades 2, this make your Casts expand in size. Use this with a long-range Witch Staff build.
Hera
Born Gain
Primes Magick to completely restore Magick when it runs out. This is the best Magick-regain boon inHades 2, and is invaluable in Witch’s Staff builds, that use Ω abilities so often.
Best Witch’s Staff Builds
The Big Kahuna, Dudealus: Take the Double Moonshotand Wave Flourish boons, and spam Specials. Take Special support boons from other Gods.
Queen of the Hearth: Take Scorch and Hera boons, especially for Attacks and Casts, and hope to get the Duo boon that creates 90 Scorch when Channeling.
Forgemaster of Storms: Take boons that grant Blitz (for Attacks or Specials) and proc them with Hephaestus' Blast effects for mob-clearing waves of damage.
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The Sorceress
While you Channel your Ω Moves, everything moves slower for 2 Sec.
III
The Huntress
While you have less than 100% Magick, your Attack and Special deal +30% damage
Deal +20% damage to foes in your Casts
Restore 2 Magick every 1 Sec
XVIII
Originator
Deal +25% damage to foes afflicted with at least 2 Curse effects
Eternity(XII, Death Defiances), andExcellence/Divinity(XIX/XXIV, higher chance for Rare/Epic boons) are worth using in just about any build.
