Data Summary
Ice Staff is a 3-star staff with ice spell damage, a freeze chance on its special, and a counter skill that triggers when the holder takes damage. It is the S-tier keep to check when your account wants safer range and a magic-first carry instead of a physical farming weapon.
Use this page for the weapon data. Use the weapons tier list or reroll guide when you need a broader keep-or-reroll decision.
Weapon Data
| Field | Current value |
|---|---|
| Display name | Ice Staff |
| Weapon type | Staff |
| Rarity | 3-star |
| Element | Ice |
| Damage lane | Spell / magic |
| Role tags | Long range, freeze control, counter damage, magic-first carry |
| Acquisition | Standard permanent equipment draw pool |
| Availability note | permanent listing; exact rates vary by draw |
Base Stats
| Stat | Base | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 0 | 0 |
| Magical attack | 50 | 177 |
| Recovery magic | 0 | 0 |
Skills / Effects
Use the effect text below when comparing Ice Staff in game. The important player check is what the skill does for range, freeze control, and magic-first damage.
| Slot | Confirmed effect |
|---|---|
| Coup de Grace | 6-gauge ice spell special that creates large ice chunks, deals 225% ice spell damage, and has a chance to freeze enemies |
| Coup de Grace condition | Attack range expands when 4 arrow-type adventure skills are held |
| Adventure skill | At quest start, the holder gains a counter skill. When the holder takes damage, it counterattacks nearby enemies with ice damage; an activation interval applies |
| Adventure skill Lv2 | Counter range and damage increase |
Stats / Level Effects
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lv1 | Mage magical attack +5 |
| Lv15 | Magical attack +5 |
| Lv30 | Magical attack +30 |
| Lv50 | Magical attack +5 |
Awakening Effects
Each awakening level currently adds the same spell damage bonus.
| Awakening | Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 awakening | Spell damage +2% |
| 2 awakenings | Spell damage +2% |
| 3 awakenings | Spell damage +2% |
| 4 awakenings | Spell damage +2% |
| 5 awakenings | Spell damage +2% |
How to Get
Ice Staff is listed as obtainable from the standard permanent equipment draw pool. The exact rate can vary by active draw, so check the current draw details before spending gems for it.
Best Uses
| Use case | Why it fits |
|---|---|
| Magic-first start | Its stats and level effects push magical attack instead of physical attack |
| Safer story progress | Staff range lets you fight from farther away than sword or claw starts |
| Freeze control | The special can freeze enemies, which helps when a wave is pressing into your party |
| AI or support slot | The counter skill can add damage after the holder is hit, but the activation interval means it is not constant protection |
Closest Comparison
Compare Ice Staff with Metal Wing before treating them as the same kind of S-tier keep. Metal Wing is the broader physical farming option, with ranged chaining and metal-enemy value. Ice Staff is the magic-first option: less direct farming utility, but better when you want long range, freeze control, and a Mage-style path that does not ask you to stand close to enemies.
Player Notes
Ice Staff remains a strong current keep on the weapons tier list because it gives a fresh account a clear ranged magic plan. It is not a replacement for every physical weapon. If your question is whether to keep an account, compare it with your other pulls in the reroll guide.
Related Builds / Tier Lists
| Page | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Best Weapons Tier List | Current rank and weapon comparisons |
| Reroll Guide | Whether this pull is enough to keep a fresh account |
| Best Starter Build | Building around your first strong weapon |
| Current Banner Guide | Checking whether the active banner changes your plan |
Recent Player Updates
| Date | Note |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Added Ice Staff player guide with stats, skill effects, level effects, awakening effects, acquisition note, and Metal Wing comparison. |
FAQ
What type of weapon is Ice Staff?
Ice Staff is a 3-star staff weapon with ice spell damage.
What is Ice Staff best used for?
Treat it as a magic-first ranged weapon. Its long range, freeze chance, magical attack stats, and damage counter are the clearest reasons to build around it.
Where do I get Ice Staff?
Ice Staff is listed as obtainable from the standard permanent equipment draw pool. Exact rates can vary by active draw, so check the current draw details before spending gems.