Mage's Staff

The Mage's Staff (まじゅつのつえ Majutsu no Tsue), also known as the Magus Rod, Mage Staff, and Staff of the Magi, is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It's often one of the most powerful Staffs in the game, and usually boosts Black Magic. It's counterpart is the Sage's Staff.



Final Fantasy
The Mage Staff is found in the Sunken Shrine and casts Fira when used as an item.

Final Fantasy II


The Mage's Staff is a mid-level staff found in Deist Cavern and Castle Palamecia. It casts Thunder V (Bolt 5 in the Origins release) when used as an item in battle, and has an attack of 40.

Final Fantasy V
The Magus Rod is a Sealed Weapon, and is the counterpart to the Sage's Staff. It powers up all elements except Water, and has an attack power 37.

Final Fantasy VI
The Magus Rod powers up magic and can be won from Earth Dragon, or from betting a Heal Rod at Dragon's Neck Colosseum and defeating a Tonberry.

Final Fantasy IX
The Mage Staff is Vivi's initial equipment, and teaches Fire. Additionally, the High Mage's Staff is Vivi's second most powerful weapon, and teaches Meteor and Osmose. It can be found through Chocobo Hot and Cold and bought in Black Mage Village.

Final Fantasy XI
The Mage's Staff is the base version of Black Mage's mythic weapon, the Laevateinn, and can be used to obtain the weaponskill "Vidohunir."

Final Fantasy XII
The Staff of the Magi is the most powerful Stave, and can be stolen from Luxollid. Strangely, it doesn't power up any elements like most Staves in Final Fantasy XII, potentially making it weaker then the Staves that do.