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{{Intro
 | Patch Introduced = [[Throne of Destiny]]
 |   Related Quests = 
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{{Melee Weapon
 |        Weapon Type = Staff
 |       Weapon Skill = Finesse Weapons
 |               Name = Death's Grip Staff
 |         Icon Image = Death's Grip Staff Icon.png
 |         Live Image =  Live.jpg
 | Live Image Caption = Death's Grip Staff
 |              Value = 50,000
 |             Burden = 480
 |        Description = This staff was crafted by a dabbler in death magic, and the creator's obsession shows. Whether the creator was a true necromancer or a talented pretender, the staff does seem to exude the chill of the grave.
 | Special Properties = [[Cold Rending]], [[Crushing Blow]]
 |             Damage = 39 - 52
 |      Buffed Damage = ??
 |            Element = Cold
 |              Speed = Average (35)
 |    Bonus to Attack = 18
 |   Bonus to Defense = 18.0
 |             Spells = [[Epic Endurance]], [[Incantation of Finesse Weapon Mastery Self]], [[Incantation of Rejuvenation Self]], [[Epic Finesse Weapon Aptitude]], [[Incantation of Blood Drinker]], [[Incantation of Magic Resistance Self]], [[Epic Blood Thirst]], [[Epic Coordination]], [[Epic Strength]]
 |    Activation Reqs = 
 |        Rare Number = 287
 |         Spellcraft = 400
 |               Mana = 3000
 |          Mana Cost = 20
}}
== Notes ==
* [[Rare]] item.
* The weapon levels when you gain experience fighting with it and gives [[Heroic Destroyer Set|bonus spells]] the higher the level.
* Current Owners: Crimson Head of Verdantine

== Update History ==
{{Update History|
[[Shedding Skin]]
* Now part of the [[Heroic Destroyer Set]].
* Base damage increased.
* Attack/defense modifiers increased.
* Special properties updated to match one of the [[Rare Items Update|5 rare weapon types]].
* Dropped on Death removed.
* Value increased to 50,000.
* Spells updated to epics and level 8s.
* [[Epic Blood Thirst]] added.

[[Master of Arms]]
* Skill changed from Staff to [[Finesse Weapons]] and spells adjusted accordingly.
* Base damage increased from 28.5 - 38 to 39 - 52.
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[[Category:Crushing Blow]]
[[Category:Rending]]
[[Category:Rare Weapons]]