The Staff of Thunder and Lightning is an enchanted Quarterstaff +2. It inflicts 1d6 +2 points of crushing damage and it has -2 THAC0 bonus. It weighs 4 lbs. and the weapon has a speed factor of 4. The weapon has three abilities: Thunderclap, Call Lightning and Lightning Bolt. Thunderclap is a passive ability with a 10% chance upon every hit of the staff in melee to stun the target for two rounds if a save vs. spells. Call lightning deals 3d8 electrical damage for each strike. Lightning Bolt deals 10d6 points of electrical damage and it has a range of 140' and successful saving throws half the damage dealt. This item appears in Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition. It is given to you by the druid Verthran in the Druid Grove after you defeat Faldorn in the Animal Trouble in Trademeet quest.
In-game description
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There are stories that tell of these staves sprouting in the growth around druid groves when the forest is threatened. Fanciful tales, but truth or not, this staff is a powerful tool. It draws energy from storms, and there is a chance that any blow may trigger a thunderclap that knocks enemies down. It casts Lightning Bolt, and if circumstances warrant it, it can summon a lighting storm to blast enemies to dust. Some abilities are limited by charges. |
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