The staff in is a unique weapon that focuses on speed, controlling groups of enemies, and using aerial attacks. Unlike many other weapons, it doesn’t deal heavy damage on the ground; instead, it promotes a hit-and-run style of play.
Players can juggle enemies in the air with quick and acrobatic moves. The staff's actions include fast spinning attacks, jumping strikes, and moves that send opponents flying.
While it may not hit as hard as other weapons, it makes up for that with the ability to keep enemies stunned and airborne. Unlike previous games in the series, using the staff effectively requires mastering certain skills and arts that work well with its mechanics.
So this means it's a bit more challenging to learn. The staff is typicallygreat for one-on-one fights and against officer characters due to its control and ability to stun, but it can struggle when facing large groups of enemies without good support.
To unlock the staff weapon in, you need to play through the main story until you get to Chapter 2. You'll have to complete a battle called .