Enshrouded
ByYurii Luzhko
Dark Staff icon — Enshrouded Staves
Staves⭐ LegendaryLv 40

Dark Staff

A magical staff, utilizing the power of darkness to cast stronger magic spells. A mighty tool feared by every sorcerer.

Required level
40
Source
Nomad Highlands
Scales with
INT (Intelligence)
Slot tier
S — Staves
All StavesFull stats on the wiki ↗

Estimated power

Level 50
42Power
Base
42(100.0%)

Sources: enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for every value on this page. Enshrouded 1.0 was released on 2026-10-15; these values have not been checked against it.

Not yet matched to a 1.0 item: the 1.0 server files carry no English names, and this weapon's wiki stats did not single out one of the 510 weapons in them. The 506 that did are in the 1.0 weapon database.

Legendary perks (3)

  • SpiritualIncreased Mana Regeneration
  • Magic Shroud DamageAdds Magic Shroud Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • Magic Shock DamageAdds Magic Shock Damage equal to 10% of base damage

About this slot

The Staves slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. Main Mage weapon. Higher base damage than wands but slower cast. Choose by element (fire/ice/lightning) matching your skill tree.

Curated staves builds →mage archetype builds →

Best builds for this stave

4 preset builds tagged staff — ranked by tier (S → A → B).

Dark Staff FAQ

How do I get Dark Staff in Enshrouded?
Dark Staff drops in Nomad Highlands. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Dark Staff?
Dark Staff requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Dark Staff scale with?
Dark Staff is a Staves weapon, which scales with INT (Intelligence). Invest attribute points into INT to push Dark Staff's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Dark Staff have?
Dark Staff carries 3 named perks: Spiritual, Magic Shroud Damage, Magic Shock Damage. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Dark Staff?
Dark Staff is a Staves weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the primary archetype for this weapon family.
Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.