STAFF

STAFFS
Syntax:  automatic

These simple weapons are often nothing but a length of wood
cut to height of 3 to 6 feet.  More intricate variations with
iron shod or bladed ends have also seen use.

Staffs are less offensive than daggers, and easier to defend
with then polearms.  They disarm better than mace, shield-
disarm better than swords, and are easier to disarm than swords.

Staffs are the only two handed weapons which DO NOT require
two handed skill to use effectively.
See also: WEAPONS, PUGIL