especially handy for miracle users who can off-hand canvas or sunlight. Witchtree Branch & Saint-tree Bellvine both give +99 Virtual Dexterity, but the cap is 50 virtual dexterity so there isn't an effective difference between them and Sage Ring +2 for most builds. Miracles in Dark Souls 3 are a type of Magic that usually deal Lightning Damage or heal/buff the player, primarily scaling with Faith. It can also cast (Staff-)Hexes, so in case you want to use Dark Fog and co. On my int build i tested the damage between the 2 on the giant lord as i liked the cast speed on the witchtree and there wasnt much of a damage. Now, I don't use chime-based spells on my hexer, and I prioritize cast speed over over damage, so. So probably BWS. In the original game the Witchtree branch could be used to cast everything but pyromancies, but i think that they have removed that in the new version (at least my witchtree branch can no longer do that, but maybe its a bug) Javilos_septim - 8 years ago -. Witchtree Branch isn't a great catalyst, but Crystal Weapon'ed Blue Flame is damned powerful. The rest, lion mage set for cast speed. Forgotten Key is a Key item in Dark Souls 2. Not infused for max physical damageOther tips: Stone Ring is good as it helps with poise damage and can help you land Crits, Witchtree Branch staff is sick for spellblades as it speeds up casting speed, Flynn’s ring will be pretty good if you rock light armor and don’t level VIT as it’ll boost your damage, and the Dark Clutch Ring will help make this build even more OP. The Witchtree Chime is obtained through the Forgotten Door in the well in Majula. Continue on up the stone. After defeating the High Lord Wolnir a door will open at the top of the stairs in the area where you fought him. Yuria of Londor - Black set, Billed Mask, Darkdrift, Dark Hand. Poise damage really matters, too. To the left of the second Fire Witch there will be a small terrace with a Crystal Lizard. All manner of terrible things must have been cast into the Gutter in Majula, forming a settlement of filth and chaos". Special. It will double check your files for changes or problems and redownload them if they're corrupted/damaged/etc. Take a trip down the Gutter and get this staff. Just to make it. 35A509D7 / Witchtree Branch 35A509D8 / Lizard Staff 35A509D9 / Dragonknight's Bell 35A509DA / Bell of the Idol 35A509DB / Short Bow 35A509DC / Light Crossbow 35A509DD / Target Shield 35A509DE / Small Leather Shield 35A509DF / Golden Wing Shield 35A509E0 / Dragonknight's ShieldDark Souls 3 WitchTree Branch and Dorhy's Gnawing:In this video, I show you guys how to get the WitchTree Branch and Dorhy's Gnawing in Dark Souls 3. When it comes to magic, I find cast speed and cast quantity to be king. It would seem that on longer casts (even longer. Also witchtree branch is pretty much essential if. The Witchtree Branch receives an extra mention here. I use the Witchtree Branch for PvP (Sentinels arena no less) and it never let me down. On my pure sorcery build, I used the Witchtree Branch all the way through the midgame, until I got the Staff of Wisdom. LH2: Magic Witchtree Branch You will want to menu swap out your MLGS for an Enchanted one if you see GMB or know they're stacking magic resistance. Players can instead wield the Witchtree Branch instead to free up a ring slot. That was the set up of the best sorcery build I ever saw in this game. Witchtree staves are customary to the far north, and allow for faster casting than ordinary catalysts. I understand that theres a good chance that its not like this in DKSIII regardless. Location. At the end of the path ahead of you, there's a final Witchtree. Chime of Want: Hardest hitting hex chime. Highly recommended to scatter the fog with Dark Witchtree Branch and Clear Bluestone Ring +2 since the poison buildup stacks with multiple fogs. Try the witchtree branch if you like both hexes and sorceries. Witchtree Branch is a good all-round casting stick (Sunset Staff's better for Dark nuking of course). Wat. Just after entering you will find the first bonfire. i don't really think mlgs is worth the requirements and equip load at your level. Court Sorcerer's Staff is a Weapon in Dark Souls 3. Boulder Heave is a pyromancy that deals physical damage and can be useful for staggering enemies or fighting fire and dark resistant enemies. The dress has been reconstructed. I primarly use two staves as a Magic User. Either of these two are essential for having fastest Casting speed which will make the difference between dying and hitting that last spell off. The casting speed is equivalent to having. I just tested on basic hollows with the same spell. Staff of wisdom has a higher damage. Of course there's the staff of wisdom for efficiency and high damage, but iirc the witchtree has higher DPS I'm a big fan of the blue flame myself, but mostly for invasions and the nice quick attacks as well as spells, pairs well with MLGS or other slower magic. This ring was entrusted to a certain Fire Keeper, but in the end she never met her champion, and the ensuing tragic farce became a favorite tale of the masses. Lets me cast my magic AND my miracles. I thought about making a guide sometime, but I've never really. all sheath,dual weapons can removable by bodygroup. Witchtree Branch is a weapon in Dark Souls 2. Im a sorcerer with 99 INT and got Magic Staff of Wisdom +5 (infused with magic), Magic Witchtree Branch +10 (infused with magic) and Black Witchs Staff +10 On Player Status my Magic Witchtree Branch does 762, Magic Staff of Wisdom 550 and Black Witchs Staff 1470. Dark witchtree branch is much better for pvp due to higher casting speed. Key found in the Black Gulch Intricately designed, but of unknown origin. Its main advantage is it has the highest casting speed of any staff, allowing maximum spammability and some combos not possible with other staves. I'd beeline for that once you get to 20 in End/ADP and Int/Fth. Witchtree Branch is pretty middling in terms of damage. It's basically the second-best Sorcery-Staff (or third, the Witchtree Branch is arguably more useful due to its speed). Requires 50 FAI. If you aren't dual-wielding them, consider using the Witchtree Branch as a companion staff, so you have both power and speed available to you. I have Witch Tree Branch +10 staff, when I tried to infuse it with faint stone the ATK value dropped by 3. You start to see a noticable different if you take that lion mage/black hood and ring off, those benefit the sunset staff more because of its 100 cast speed. wiki. Staff of members of the Archdrake sect of Lindelt. From Central Irithyll, make way past the plaza with the fountain. Cast speed is good enough for the spells I use (buffs and zoning) and if I want to be mean I two-hand it shield bash. Conclusion: Witchtree branch IS the superior staff in every way, whether dark or magic infused as the witchtree branch has 287 magic AR with B magic scaling while magic infused at +10 and Olenford's Staff has only 241 magic AR with B magic scaling magic infused and fully upgraded; Witchtree branch and Olenford's Staff both have 287 dark AR dark. You should also consider the witchtree branch: While not stronger, it casts faster than the other staves. Exactly. There is a soul and a Large Titanite Shard to collect in this area. The young branch is said to still contain echoes of little Dusk's capriciousness. A routing number identifies the. Beyond the archway is a Fire Witch with two Pontiff Knights standing on either side. Dropped by Man Serpent Summoners in Archdragon Peak. Estus Ring is a Ring in Dark Souls 3. It's the. Witchtree Branch: Compared to the above; trades damage for speed. The difference is negligible though, and its' cast speed is much lower than the Staff of Wisdom's. Dark Sunset Staff+5 is the best staff for hexes. Staff of Wisdom+5. At +10, the Witchtree Branch is 200/B compared to Archdrake's 190/A. The other two DLC areas are "Closed" whenever I enter the areas and try open the doors. Witchtree is like Gandalf's staff. Build Name: Flame Knight. It's only a little stronger than the Sorcerer's Staff, but it's faster and weighs less so it's at least a little bit of an upgrade. Witchtree branch for the best cast speed with very respectable damage after infusion. I'm looking to be able to cast magic, miracles, and hexes evenly and I have a Witchtree Branch +5 and just got the Sunset Staff. . Witchtree Branch has the same base damage for each, but the scaling is only B on Witchtree Branch and S on Staff of Wisdom, in addition to Staff of Wisdom having about 10 more base AR. Staff hexes have the Sunset Staff for power or the Witchtree Branch for speed. Dark Sunset Staff+5 is the best staff for hexes. The staff has proven to be an effective weapon when casting hexes and sorceries. Staff used by Leydia Witches. The staff has proven to be an effective weapon when casting hexes and sorceries. Weight: The weight of the weapon. At say 30 int if you spice down Soul Spear and use BF + ooze your Soul Spears should still hit like you have 50 int and you have points to go elsewhere. If you can get the +2 version it increases casting speed by 55%. I main a Spellsword, and it is absolutely viable. If you want a staff that's faster than your current one but doesn't nerf your damage like the Witchtree Branch (and if you can be bothered to farm for the bloody thing), the Lizard Staff nets you an S scaling and faster cast times. A Clear Bluestone Ring is still highly advised. Branch sawn from one of the witchtrees that wander the forests. Witchtree is better overall. Thanks!Is it worth using the Witchtree Branch for the faster cast speed? busyFknbee 8 years ago #2. Use the one you like best. Left Hand: Binoculars, Large Leather Shield +6. Posted by u/Bouffalant_Bills - 1 vote and 10 commentsThe Gutter. However, despite the fact that it deals Fire damage and scales with the player's Fire. Switch up which catalyst you use for spells to alternate timings and trip up your opponent. Note that carrying over 70% of your Equip Weight will reduce the speed of your rolls, while going. The witchtree branch has almost twice the casting speed and gets the same damage for less int. Head down the curved path and you’ll come to an archway in front of a cathedral. Witchtree branch? Is it decent? Useful in pvp or pve? All the pure sorcerer builds I see use court sorcerers (that was what I always used myself) but I would like a free ring slot. Imbued with a special magic, making it a catalyst for sorceries, miracles, and hexes. Since I cannot simply find any information on this staff. That along with lion mage set. If you like the Witchtree branch (and who doesn’t love a . Moving on along the main path and you'll soon encounter a couple of Pontiff Knights alongside a Firewitch. The Witchtree Branch can be found behind an illusory wall in Irythill Valley near an Evangelist that guards the Dorhy's Gnawing Miracle. There's at least two better staves. No hexes. They max out your casting speed by raising your virtual Dexterity, but if your actual Dexterity is at least 50, you have already reached max casting speed, and they become useless, just as the Sage Ring. The branch of a large, well-tended witchtree, used as a sorcery catalyst. Superman (Topic Creator) 9 years ago #6. Go down to the Black Gulch, kill the hidden Giants for a key and then go down the pit again to open the door and you can get the Witchtree Branch. This area is filled with Pontiff Knights and other troublesome enemies, as well as. Skill: Steady Chant Boost the strength of sorceries for a. Ditch the Lion Mage set. Thats a lot of damage. There are a total of 38 miracles, some of which are unlocked from Merchants by giving them special Key Items called Tomes. Fextralife forums | RPGs, Elden Ring, Nioh, Sekiro, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne, and moreAlso known as; weapon skills, weapon arts, battle arts. WITCHTREE BRANCH AND SAINT-TREE BELLVINE. 3 seconds. Grab the Witchtree Branch nearby as well. 3 seconds. Little Dusk's first sorcerer's staff eventually became a seedling, and then three white birch saplings. A green ring crafted from shards. so, if you've some advice in that sense, feel free to share it!The Witchtrees of the Painted World (or at least that's what we're calling them, based on their apparent relation to the Witchtree branch weapon) have three basic types of attacks. Sunset staff is the highest damage for staff hexes, but you can get 40+ casts of dark orb with multiple copies, try spamming it with higher casting speed dark infused witchtree branch. advertisement. How to level up your character’s strength in ds3? There are several ways to level up your character’s Strength in Dark Souls 3. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Witch tree branch has lower magic damage as well as dark damage. The court sorcerers laid claim to the legacy of the renowned Big Hat Logan, going so far as to emulate him with copies of the staff he used. That means infused with a matching element if possible and melee catalysts were buffed on top and have the counter damage bonus applied. Soul Vortex Requires the Forgotten Key (Black Gulch) Soul Vortex + Witchtree Branch + Witchtree Bellvine + Great Lightning Spear. Get the Southern Ritual Band +2 by burning ascetic in Shaded Woods and fighting Najka again. . Raw Blue Flame + ooze outdamages a Magic Blue Flame + CMW on anything below a 50 int when used as a catalyst. You can get the Old Witch's Ring by trading the piece of armor Sunlight Ma. A catalyst for sorceries and hexes. Its lore is reminiscent of the Valley of Defilement from Demon's Souls, and aesthetically it is an amalgam of that world and Blighttown from Dark Souls. There's also Azal's Staff which deals more damage than either MSoW or DSS, but the slow casting speed and reduction to spell casts makes it unusable on lower leveled. Witchtree branch at 16 int (2 less) gives 340 magic when magic infused and 341 dark (with 4 fth the lowest base fth possible) when dark infused with the fastest casting speed to boot. Witchtree Branch - Carrying this staff in the off-hand is preferable due to it's low stats. Witchtree is an enemy in Dark Souls 2. I sometimes change out for Witchtree Branch, Shield of Want(for them souls) and Dragonslayer Greatbow, Rings: Chloranthy Ring +3, Ring of Favor +3, Hornet Ring, Covetous Silver Serpent Ring +3. Equal AR for Sorcery and Hexes with slightly better hex scaling. I'm looking to be able to cast magic, miracles, and hexes evenly and I have a Witchtree Branch +5 and just got the Sunset Staff. Also worth noting. The item description doesn't give much, but perhaps there is some significance there. Rewards: Large Titanite Shard, Witchtree Branch, Dorhys' Gnawing The other illusion here is at the foot of the great cathedral, where a procession of Pontiff Knights and a Fire Witch begin. As you can see, when maxed and infused with Dark, the Sunset Staff packs quite a wallop. Branch Transit Number. This catalyst has a below-average spell buff. Reply. It's legit as hell. Witchtree staves are customary in the far north, and allow for faster casting than ordinary catalysts. This and the low INT investment of 16 make it the only choice for this build. Doc Vivor. A catalyst for sorceries and hexes. Pretty sure it ends up better than the Archdrake Staff when upgraded. Currently using heretics staff. Caitha's Chime: Has slightly worse scaling but faster cast speed. Characteristics. The Witchtree Branch's casting speed is the highest of any staff increasing the speed spells casts by 50%. I use the Sanctum Shield on my Hexer, saves me so many slots and does everything I need other than parries. Permissions and credits . 106 Workaround: 0) start the game and the trainer (trainer with root privileges) 1) in game, enable the trainer (F1, you have to hear the robotic voice "trainer activated") select a stackable item with mouse. witchtree branch- amazing magic and dark scaling, better early to mid game staff blue flame/pilgrim's spontoon/sorcerer's twinblade- all weapons capable of casting sorceries mace of the insolent/disc chime- both cast miracles and hexes Last edited by Pyrewyn; Jan 25, 2015 @ 4:39pm #4. The Heretic's Staff is a staff in Dark Souls III. fextralife. This is my first work, I hope you enjoy it! IT DOES NOT WORK WITH THE ORIGINAL. I recommend using faster stuffs when facing multiple enemies like this. Dark Chasm of Old . Branch sawn from one of the witchtrees that wander the forests. The Black Witch's Staff is a staff in Dark Souls II. Found in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. I'm a spellsword atm so I'm going for Moonlight Greatsword/Blue Flame/Staff of Wisdom/Witchtree Branch set-ups in the end, so this is only a. Crystal Sage: Phase 1 just blast him w/ dark spells & use Snap Freeze (weak to Frost), Phase 2 use Farron Dart to ping the clones & blast the real one w/ Dark spells (affinity helps here), Farron Flashsword if you get into melee range. Witchtree Branch: "Branch of a forest-wandering witchtree. Your taste in weapons and how much you're prepared to invest should influence your choice. So ya, since the basic Sorcerer's Staff is one of the fastest casting staves, that would be a good choice to cast Dark Weapon if you are only using it to cast a buff. I'd say stick with the Sorcerer's Staff until OP gets the Witchtree Branch (which also upgrades with regular titanite), then switch to the Staff of Wisdom upon reaching INT 50. Dark Souls II Item Codes - Free download as Text File (. . In The Gutter if you take a left from the. I can't what though, as there is little to go by. Last edited by Kabraliah; May 25, 2016 @ 10:49am #7. Witchtree branch is also a good sorcery catalyst for its speed, and is a good alternative to the sunset staff or black witch staff for hexes Reply replyIf speed over raw damage is your thing the Witchtree branch has a 140 cast modifier (40% better cast speed) and will do about 3/4 of the damage that the Staff of Wisdom and Sunset Staff give you. I use the Sanctum Shield on my Hexer, saves me so many slots and does everything I need other than parries. . Although its true nature and origins are entirely obscure, its twisted root-like appearance is somehow familiar. Strength. This might be enough to dissuade some users, however, this staff has a passive ability that offers increased cast speed to the wielder. Easily the best looking Staff in the whole series, thankfully its also an amazing staff to use for Hexes as well. King Dohdee. For buffs, the catalyst itself and it's upgrade and infusion make no difference to the buff in DS2. Olenford's Staff is essentially just a weaker version of the Witchtree Branch. whips have two kind of. Witchtree Branches The branch of a large, well-tended witchtree, used as a sorcery catalyst. That being said, I'm not entirely sure there IS a best staff at 50 INT, but I would assume you'd still be best off with Court Sorcerer. Good all-around staff but loses to dedicated tools. Transgressor's Staff is a weapon in Dark Souls 2. Chest: Lion Mage Robe +7. So I'm mostly a melee build with 40/40 on dex and str, but now I started going for faith/int as well. May 25, 2016 @ 10:53am Ok, thanks. Witchtree Branch (DS2): "Branch of a forest-wandering witchtree. The only real issue I've found with Staff Of Wisdom is it's size. Full Address: Nelson Square, 100 Aldersmith Place at. Durability: The durability of the weapon. Only use it when going full dark. Another is Staff of Wisdom, which you get from a mimic early in Brightstone Cove Tseldora (in SOTFS, anyway). Sorcery is a logical academic discipline, and the power of sorceries depends heavily on the caster's intelligence. I think the best thing they added were Ashen Estus Flasks but even that's arguable. Staves are also the primary tool for a spell casting build, but can also be used by different builds, considering an amount of Int requirement stat is met. Firstly the hitboxes on mimics are trash. Exactly. The Ringed City treasure. The Witchtree Branch can be found behind an illusory wall in Irythill Valley near an Evangelist that guards the Dorhy's Gnawing Miracle. But I think that's fighting him the hard way (not the hardest. The Witchtree Branch staff was initially a part of a forest-wandering witchtree. Boost the strength of sorceries for a very short period. 9 seconds; 20 Dexterity & Sage Ring (50 total Virtual Dex), cast time = 2. Recommend casting it with Dark Witchtree Branch and Clear Bluestone Ring +2 for an outrageously fast casting speed, handy as a PvP standard projectile. Transgressor's Staff+10. Usage. Sorcerer's Staff+10. Witchtree Branch - Can be gotten early, but not easily. Credits and distribution permission. I use. Item codes for. The Witchtree Branch is a great hybrid staff for hexes and sorceries and beats all other staffs as far as cast speed is concerned. Dark Souls is not a game that will go easy on you. Pyromancy Flame List: Pyromancy Flame a solid choice as an offensive magic for characters who may not want to invest heavily in Int or Faith. Its damage will be much lower in comparison, but you may use. So the stats and such that I used were 99 faith, 99 attunment, +5 magic staff of wisdom, +5 azals staff (uninfusable), +5 blue dagger, and a +5 black witch domino mask. Requires 50 FAI. If you play a caster, there is no way you can find better than this area. In a game where enemies won’t wait for you to take your time and unleash whatever spell is hiding in your dark grimoire, speed is essential to accomplish your goals, and to triumph, and stay alive. It also is actually viable for combat—on an INT-focused melee build, it works exactly the same way as an offhand Estoc works on a physical build, just with a tiny bit longer range in. . Bandit's Knife. No. Witchtree Branch - This staff has the fastest casting speed in the game requiring only 16INT, making it easy to cast spells quickly without needing to equip casting speed equipment. The casting speed reduction hardcaps at 50 (virtual) dex though, so if you already have some dex investment you might want to consider what's most useful. Now, I don't use chime-based spells on my hexer, and I prioritize cast speed over over damage, so. While it lacks the versatility of the Black Wirch' Staff (then again that thing is the god of versatility for spellcasting) or the casting speed of the Witchtree Branch. The first staff of most sorcerers. Pick whichever you feel will be more important. Witchtree Branch - Yes, repeating this one from before, but with how spammable Dark Orb is, it can be worth it to have the fastest staff. The Witchtree Branch staff was initially a part of a forest-wandering witchtree. Lloyd's Sword Ring - Increases attack power by 10 percent while at full HP. Dark Sunset Staff/Dark Witchtree Branch Dark Orb, Dark Orb, Dark Orb, Dark Orb, Dark Orb, Dar- cough Recollection, Dark Fog, Affinity (requires high Int for all orbs), Dark Hail (weird spell, good at close range)The other staffs are for running through the game for the first time with. The Witchtree branch is fucking awesome, favorite catalyst for sure. The Sunset Staff is a staff in Dark Souls II. A good. Your weapons have to be physically infused so they can be buffed (likely Heavy for a strength build). Especially since a +10 Branch is stronger than a +3 Sunset Staff. 6. Branch of a forest-wandering witchtree. Weapon Skill: Feasting Branch – You attack with a branch formed of magic in a downward striking motion, similar to the move the big Locusts use. Go back after and get Int/Faith to 30/30 each and. Witchtree Branch is fast casting time in exchange for lower damage. It's a bit less damaging than the Staff of Wisdom, but faster and has a lower casting height. But you need 16 INT to use it, so for the basic buff a standard sorcerer staff will do just fine. I have heard that Wisdom staff is the strongest/best staff in the game, but I jave noticed that a Witch Branch staff at +10 infused with faintstone…Step 1 - Acquire Chaos Dagger and Witchtree Branch. ago. The description for the S. Also repainted white three staves: Witchtree Branch, Staff Of Wisdom, Sorcerer's Staff. Thats a lot of damage. They are amongst the weakest magic tools, but they provide a passive casting speed buff. Boards. Hi! I am about level 130 and I have the Witchtree Branch and the Sorcerer's staff, both quite upgraded (~+7). Business, Economics, and Finance. The room has three chests, holding Soul Vortex, the Witchtree Branch and Chime, and the Great Lightning Spear spell. Extended inhalation of the branch's scent can lead to coughing and nausea. your stats for VGR and ADP are very low, although I assume that will increase once you get to SL200, as well as the Chloranthy Ring and Ring of Blades being upgraded over time. Witchtree Branch 3A49E0 Lizard Staff 3A70F0 Olenford's Staff 3ABF10 Archdrake Staff 3AE620 Bat Staff 3B0D30 Bone Staff 3B3440 Staff of Wisdom 3B5B50 Sunset Staff 3B8260 Cleric's Sacred Chime 3D3010 Witchtree Bellvine 3D5720 Priest's Chime 3D7E30 Dragon Chime 3DA540. And boost with a magic infusion. I believe the Dark bonus slows down after 30/30. You're thinking of the Staff of Wisdom. Business, Economics, and Finance. VeetyCheeb 6 yr. A catalyst for sorceries and hexes. You could keep the Sunset staff, use a Bonfire Ascetic on the third bonfire in huntsman's copse and get the Clear Bluestone Ring +2 from the Skeleton Lords. If you feel like it you can face your first boss with a +10 Witchtree Branch and that's the definition of. Walk through the door in order to enter the location. Dark weapon is the earliest usable weapon buff and starts out with a good number of casts. The most flexible one is Black Witch Staff as it is both a powerful staff and can cast both sorceries and miracles. it's good. The Witchtree Branch might also help you out a bit. Open comment sort options Best; Top; New; Controversial; Q&A; Add a Comment. Don’t engage them yet. I do roughly more damage per nuke with the Court Sorcerer's Staff (which looks like a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stick) and a Sage's RING to speed casting times, than I do with the Witchtree Branch and 4 magic-damage rings. Witchtree Branch. Gotcha, thanks for the answer. A picturesque view of Irithyll. Hands: Lion Mage Cuffs +8Witchtree Branch is a weapon in dark souls 3. Reply003A49E0 / Witchtree Branch 003A70F0 / Lizard Staff 003ABF10 / Olenford's Staff 003AE620 / Archdrake Staff 003B0D30 / Bat Staff. Branch of a forest-wandering witchtree. pdf) or read online for free. Location. Characteristics []. Open the door to be back at the start if need be just in case then clear the enemy for Dorhys' Gnawing and the item by the tree is a Witchtree Branch. If I didn't mess up my math, (at 60 int) both rings + court sorcerer = 924 damage CSS. For the cost of two Soul Vessels you can get some very good gear. After you climb down the ladder (1200 souls) you receive a door. The witchtree branch casts the fastest, right? At 60 int, will it hit hard enough in invasions? Thanks. I have literally no idea why Black Witch is doing the most damage with Great Heavy Soul arrow. This area is filled with Pontiff Knights and other troublesome enemies, as well as plenty of hidden path ways and a lot of loot. Image Damage Aux Effects Counter Strength Poise Damage Casting Speed Stats Needed Stat Bonuses Damage Reduction Aux. Red Tearstone Ring - Increases attack power by 20 percent while at low HP. Magic Staff of Wisdom, Magic Pilgrim's Spontoon, Magic/Dark Witchtree Branch, Dark Sunset Staff, Dark Chime of Want, Lightning Dragon Chime, these are the strongest catalysts. Blue Flame is competitive with the Staff of Wisdom when buffed. That weapon can be acquired in many places and isn't even unique. Im a sorcerer with 99 INT and got Magic Staff of Wisdom +5 (infused with magic), Magic Witchtree Branch +10 (infused with magic) and Black Witchs Staff +10 On Player Status my Magic Witchtree Branch does 762, Magic Staff of Wisdom 550 and Black Witchs Staff 1470. Both rings + witchtree = 744 damage CSS. Walk through the door in order to enter the location. While it lacks the versatility of the Black Wirch' Staff (then again that thing is the god of versatility for spellcasting) or the casting speed of the Witchtree Branch. EDIT: Infuse your Catalyst with whichever your preferred damage type is. A. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. No staff (except for the Black Witch Staff and Sanctum Shield which is hardly a staff anyway) has faith scaling, it's dark scaling. The chime is in the center of three chests along with the Witchtree Branch. This staff possesses very poor Spell Buff, and can only consistently outperform the Witchtree Branch under normal circumstances. Don’t engage them yet. Enough INT to use the spells available. How much additional elemental AR is added from the buff is not determined by the spell tool casting it, but the weapon it is applied to. The Lizard Staff is pretty good. Thought I had to wait until a certain point in the game but i'm near the end now and still no keys. Boost the strength of sorceries for a very short period. Staff of Amana is inferior to Wisdom in strength and speed, but stronger then Witchtree for sorecery. I find that on the occasions when I do use ranged attacks, I use Soul Arrows (various versions) rather than Dark Orb, because Dark Orb has poor range. . Dark Witchtree Branch and Dark Black Witch Staff are pretty close to eachother (the first is a little faster, the second a little stronger), but the BWS can also cast Chime Hexes which are more powerful than the staff hexes. 06 the Bat staff with this hex no longer instantly poisons enemy foes, the poison effect for the staff only applies when attacking with the staff. The witchtree branch is fast, but the bellvine is just average. FROM SOFTWARE - DARK SOULS 3 weapon pack. As far as hexes go, you might at least want to consider stuff like Dark Fog and Dark Orb. Witch tree branch is supposed to be super fast though. And, yes, git gud, I know, and use skill, but seriously, I've upgraded so many lightning weapons with my high FTH/INT Pyro, but nothing's making a goddamned dent. Lion Mage set and Black Hood are good options on top of the Clear Bluestone Ring.