In the frozen wastes, an enchantress investigated the mysteries of arctic lightning, sparks dancing in the icy air. Seeking the tempest’s raw power, the mage provoked a clash between a living lightning storm and a frost elemental. Amidst the chaotic collision a demi-god of storms took interest, merging the warring elementals into a magical staff, sealing it with some of his own essence.
This cryoshock staff, born of lightning and ice, crackles with the potential energy. Its core pulses with the primal forces harnessed from the stormy confrontation. The frost-kissed wood, weathered by elemental strife, now serves as a conduit for both lightning’s wrath and the chill of the gelid realm.
Fit for a mighty champion, this staff resonates with both elemental and celestial power. The wielder can channel nature’s fury, casting forth lightning bolts that dance with icy tendrils. A fusion of elements, the cryoshock staff embodies the raw, untamed spirit of winter storms.
Cryoshock Staff
Staff, Very Rare (Requires Attunement by a Spellcaster)
While wielding this staff, you are surrounded by an electrical field that deals 1d8 lightning damage to a creature that hits you with an attack while within 15 feet of you. On your turn, you can deal an extra 2d6 cold damage to one creature you deal damage to.
When you cast a spell of 1st level or higher that deals cold damage, you gain 1d4 temporary hit points per level of the spell.
When you cast a spell of 1st level or higher that deals lightning damage, you can teleport up to 5 feet per level of the spell to an unoccupied space that you can see.
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