Wands Staff or Scepters as a witch?

Just a simple question for a spellcaster witch (not using totems or CI or anything like that, just a casual spellcaster build), would wand(s) or Scepter(s), either dual wielding or with a sheild, be better than a staff for general dps and defense? I imagine that wand/sheild is generally the best option.

Up to you but wands commonly have cast speed and spell damage, the thing a caster needs.
But searing touch is popular in a staff and there are some rare magic staffs that roll all magic stuff (no melee) not too common. Sceptres can also roll nicely for spell and critical.

You can dual wield wands for a while and pick up a shield when you feel you need it. The key is of course, balance dps with defense. Look for shields with resist and % spell damage.

Shields are a great boost in defense, if you need this in your current state.
A 5L+ staff could be a great boost for one of your main skills.

You can of course use both, you have two weapon sets available. ;)

Staff is generally worse except for 3 things:
- You can 5L or 6L it.
- You can roll +2 to ele gems and/or +1 to gems on any weapon, but if it's 5L or 6L that's way better.
- The Serpent Stance Cluster.

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dudiobugtron wrote:

Staff is generally worse except for 3 things:
- You can 5L or 6L it.
- You can roll +2 to ele gems and/or +1 to gems on any weapon, but if it's 5L or 6L that's way better.
- The Serpent Stance Cluster.

and in case its a life build, kaoms