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Sceptre

Sceptre is an item class of one-handed weapons that require strength and intelligence to equip. They have no local attack stats, and instead roll modifiers th

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⚡ Pro Tips

  • ▸If equipped in the main hand, the off-hand slot can only be equipped with an off hand (a shield or focus), not another weapon.
  • ▸Keep backup resist gear in stash for boss swaps.
  • ▸Upgrade weapon base types at every Act breakpoint — DPS jumps are massive.

✓ Quick Checklist

  • ☐If equipped in the main hand, the off-hand slot can only be equipped with an off hand (a shield or focus), not another weapon.
  • ☐If equipped in the off-hand, the main hand can be any other one-handed weapon (or a talisman if Lord of the Wilds is allocated). This does not count as dual-wielding.

Quick Summary

It is not possible to dual wield two sceptres. They can be equipped in either the main hand or off-hand, but not both. Key points: If equipped in the main hand, the off-hand slot can only be equipped with an off hand (a shield or focus), not another weapon. · If equipped in the off-hand, the main hand can be any other one-handed weapon (or a talisman if Lord of the Wilds is allocated). This does not count as dual-wielding.

Mechanics

It is not possible to dual wield two sceptres. They can be equipped in either the main hand or off-hand, but not both.

  • If equipped in the main hand, the off-hand slot can only be equipped with an off hand (a shield or focus), not another weapon.
  • If equipped in the off-hand, the main hand can be any other one-handed weapon (or a talisman if Lord of the Wilds is allocated). This does not count as dual-wielding.

List of sceptres

ItemStatsGrantedskills
Rattling SceptreRattling SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior Minion100—Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior Minion
Stoic SceptreStoic SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 6Grants Skill: Level (3-20) Discipline600—Grants Skill: Level (3-20) Discipline
Omen SceptreOmen SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 16Grants Skill: Level (5-20) Malice1600—Grants Skill: Level (5-20) Malice
Shrine SceptreShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 26Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Ice2600—Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Ice
Shrine SceptreShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 26Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Fire2600—Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Fire
Shrine SceptreShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 26Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Lightning2600—Grants Skill: Level (7-20) Purity of Lightning
Wrath SceptreWrath SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 49Grants Skill: Level (12-20) Fulmination4900—Grants Skill: Level (12-20) Fulmination

List of unique sceptres

ItemStatsGrantedskills
The Dark DefilerThe Dark DefilerRattling SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Grants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior Minion+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(5-10) to Intelligence(10-30)% increased Mana Regeneration 100+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(5-10) to Intelligence(10-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateGain 5% of Damage as Chaos Damage per Undead MinionGrants Skill: Level (1-20) Skeletal Warrior Minion
Font of PowerFont of PowerOmen SceptreSceptreSpirit: (130-150)Requires Level 16Grants Skill: Level (5-20) Malice(30-50)% increased Spirit+(40-60) to maximum Mana(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Ra1600(30-50)% increased Spirit+(40-60) to maximum Mana(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateWhen a Party Member in your Presence Casts a Spell, youSacrifice 20% of Mana and they Leech that ManaGrants Skill: Level (5-20) Malice
Sacred FlameSacred FlameShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 55, 17 Str, 38 IntGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Purity of FireGain (40-60)% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageAllies in your Presence G551738Gain (40-60)% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageAllies in your Presence Gain (20-30)% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageAllies in your Presence Regenerate (2-3)% of their Maximum Life per secondEnemies in youGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Purity of Fire
Sylvan's EffigySylvan's EffigyStoic SceptreSceptreSpirit: (150-175)Requires Level 62Grants Skill: Level (17-20) DisciplineGrants Skill: Level (17-20) Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill6200(50-75)% increased SpiritAllies in your Presence Regenerate (50-100) Life per second+(6-12) to all AttributesCompanions deal (50-100)% increased damage to your Marked targetsYou can have any number ofGrants Skill: Level (17-20) DisciplineGrants Skill: Level (17-20) Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.skill_id="AzmerianWolfPlayer"
Guiding Palm of the EyeGuiding Palm of the EyeShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 65, 32 Str, 80 IntGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of IceGain 25% of Damage as Extra Cold DamageAllies in653280Gain 25% of Damage as Extra Cold DamageAllies in your Presence deal (15-23) to (28-35) added Attack Cold Damage50% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to Allies in your Presence+(20-30) to IntelGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of Ice
Guiding Palm of the HeartGuiding Palm of the HeartShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 65, 32 Str, 80 IntGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of FireGain 25% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageAlli653280Gain 25% of Damage as Extra Fire DamageAllies in your Presence deal (15-23) to (28-35) added Attack Fire Damage50% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to Allies in your Presence+(20-30) to StrenGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of Fire
Guiding Palm of the MindGuiding Palm of the MindShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 65, 32 Str, 80 IntGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of LightningGain 25% of Damage as Extra Lightning Da653280Gain 25% of Damage as Extra Lightning DamageAllies in your Presence deal 1 to (56-70) added Attack Lightning Damage50% of your Base Life Regeneration is granted to Allies in your Presence+(20-30) to DGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Purity of Lightning
Palm of the DreamerPalm of the DreamerShrine SceptreSceptreSpirit: 100Requires Level 65, 32 Str, 80 IntGrants Skill: Level (15-20) ImpurityAllies in your Presence deal (13-17) to (25-37) added Attack 653280Allies in your Presence deal (13-17) to (25-37) added Attack Chaos Damage+(7-13) to all Attributes23% reduced Light Radius(-13-13)% increased Skill Effect DurationGain 27% of Damage as Extra Chaos DamGrants Skill: Level (15-20) Impurity

Version history

VersionChanges
0.3.0Sceptres can no longer roll Allies in your Presence have additional Accuracy Rating modifiers. Fixed a bug where you could have an enabled Sceptre in your off-hand with a disabled main-hand item.
0.2.0gSceptres, Wands, and Staves can now correctly roll an additional Rune Socket as a Corruption outcome.
0.2.0fSceptres can now have sockets, and we've added a new set of Talisman modifiers for Sceptres to allow upgrades to your Minions at mid to late game.
0.2.0Sceptres can now only roll up to +4 to Level of all Minion Skills (previously +5). Existing items are unaffected. Sceptres can now only roll up to 80% increased Presence Area of Effect (previously 30%
0.1.0Introduced to the game.
Required strength
Required strength
Required intelligence
Required intelligence

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