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In Elden Ring, spellcasting is a powerful tool, but your sorcery is only as strong as the Elden Ring items - the staff. Whether you're melting enemies from a distance or applying debilitating magical effects, choosing the right staff is crucial for maximizing your build. While earlier FromSoftware titles featured magic to varying degrees of strength, Elden Ring elevates spellcasting to a new level, with some truly exceptional staffs for both the early and late game.

Here's a comprehensive guide to the best early and late game staffs in Elden Ring, perfect for newcomers and seasoned sorcerers alike.

Best Early Game Staffs

Meteorite Staff

· Scaling: S (Intelligence)

· Passive: Boosts gravity sorceries

· Location: Street of Sages Ruins, Caelid

This is the go-to early game staff for any aspiring sorcerer. Although it cannot be upgraded or infused with Ashes of War, the S-scaling in Intelligence right from the start makes it unmatched for early DPS, especially when paired with Rock Sling. If you're aiming to breeze through early-game bosses or clear mobs quickly, this staff is a must-grab.

How to Get It: Travel to Dragon Burnt Ruins in Limgrave, fall into the trapped chest, survive Sellia Crystal Tunnel, and head southwest to the Street of Sages Ruins.

Demi-Human Queen's Staff

· Scaling: C (Intelligence)

· Location: Demi-Human Forest Ruins, south-west of the Weeping Peninsula

Not as powerful as Meteorite Staff, but a solid and upgradeable alternative. It performs well as a general-purpose tool for sorcery users early on, especially for Glintstone-focused casters. It's easy to get and strong enough to carry you through a good chunk of the early game.

Academy Glintstone Staff

· Scaling: C-B (Intelligence, scales with upgrades)

· Location: Raya Lucaria Academy or Sorcerer Thops' questline

This staff is a good stepping stone for mid-game sorcery. It can be infused with Ashes of War and upgraded, making it more versatile than the Meteorite Staff in the long run. It's a popular choice once you hit the Academy.

Carian Glintblade Staff

· Scaling: C (Intelligence)

· Passive: Boosts Glintblade sorceries

· Location: Tower on a rocky overpass in northern Liurnia

If you're running a Glintblade-heavy build (e.g, Glintblade Phalanx or Magic Downpour), this staff gives a passive boost to those spells, making it a good situational pickup. It's also one of the earliest staves that scales well into mid-game.

Best Late Game Staffs

Lusat's Glintstone Staff

· Scaling: A (Intelligence)

· Passive: Greatly boosts sorceries at the cost of more FP

· Location: Sellia, Town of Sorcery (Nox Swordstress & Nox Priest boss fight)

Arguably the best raw damage staff in the game. Lusat's Staff boosts all sorceries but increases FP consumption. It's excellent for high-INT builds that focus on burst damage and have ways to manage FP (like Cerulean Flask optimization or Mind investment).

Carian Regal Scepter

· Scaling: B (Intelligence)

· Passive: Boosts Full Moon sorceries

· Location: Trade Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen with Enia at Roundtable Hold

Not quite as universally powerful as Lusat's, but still a top-tier choice for dedicated INT builds. Its lower FP cost and upgrade potential make it a safer option for prolonged battles. It's also the best staff for anyone using Rennala's Full Moon or Ranni's Dark Moon.

Rotten Crystal Staff

· Scaling: B (Intelligence)

· Passive: Boosts Crystalian sorceries and inflicts Scarlet Rot

· Location: Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree (Crystalian enemy drop)

A niche but powerful staff that shines in PvE and PvP if you're leaning into Crystalian sorceries or looking to combine magic with status ailments. It deals chip damage over time thanks to Scarlet Rot, giving it a tactical edge in certain encounters.

Maternal Staff (Shadow of the Erdtree DLC)

· Scaling: A (Intelligence & Arcane)

· Passive: Boosts Thorn sorceries

· Location: Drop from Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers

This DLC-exclusive staff brings something new to the table-dual scaling with INT and ARC. It's perfect for hybrid spellcasters using Thorn Sorceries, especially when paired with the Staff of the Guilty in the off-hand for bonus damage. It's ideal for players embracing Elden Ring's darker spellcasting options.

Which Staff Should You Use?

If you have difficulty obtaining these staves, you can go directly to Eld.gg to buy Elden Ring Items (staff).

· Meteorite Staff: Early game, Gravity spellcasters (e.g., Rock Sling)

· Demi-Human Queen's Staff: Early-mid, Glintstone-focused builds

· Academy Glintstone Staff: Mid-game, Balanced INT builds

· Carian Glintblade Staff: Mid-game, Glintblade sorceries

· Lusat's Glintstone Staff: Late game, Maximum sorcery damage

· Carian Regal Scepter: Late game, Full Moon sorceries, and pure INT builds

· Rotten Crystal Staff: Late game, Crystalian sorceries / Scarlet Rot

· Maternal Staff: Late-endgame (DLC), Thorn sorceries / hybrid INT-ARC builds

Final Thoughts

No matter what kind of spellcaster you are in Elden Ring, there's a staff that perfectly complements your build. Early on, Meteorite Staff is your best friend, and in the late game, you'll likely be deciding between Lusat's Glintstone Staff for raw power or Carian Regal Scepter for more sustainable casting.

If you're exploring the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, consider the Maternal Staff for high-end hybrid builds. And don't forget to tailor your spell choices to the staff's passive bonuses to maximize your damage potential.