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Guard Stick
Type		Staff
Ability		Arcane Ward
	29		7
	55		7
	3

Guard Stick is a Staff Weapon in Final Fantasy VII Remake. Guard Stick provides the Arcane Ward ability, 29 Attack, 55 Magic Attack and has 3 Materia Slots. Staves are two-handed weapons that are capable of storing magical properties to inflict long-ranged attacks and can only be used by Aerith Gainsborough.

A vintage and well-cared-for staff. Also happens to be eco-friendly.

Guard Stick Information

• Weapon Type: Staff
• Ability: Arcane Ward - Conjure a ward. Attack spells cast within the ward will automatically be cast twice.
• Ability Proficiency Bonus: Conjure a ward (one time only during activation)
• Attack: 29
• Magic Attack: 55
• Defense: 7
• Magic Defense: 7
• Materia Slots: 3

Where to Find Guard Stick

• Starting weapon of Aerith Gainsborough.

Guard Stick Upgrades

Guard Stick Core: Growth materia encased within a Guard Stick. Use Aerith's skill points to unlock skills and enhance the weapon's capabilities.

• MATK Up
  Magic Attack Power +12: Increases magic attack power attribute.
  Required SP: 8
• DEF Up
  Defense +7: Increases defense attitude.
  Required SP: 8
• MDEF Up
  Magic Defense +7: Increase magic defense attribute.
  Required SP:8
• Max HP Up
  Max HP +150: Increases maximum HP.
  Required SP: 8
• Max MP Up
  Max MP +8: Increases maximum MP.
  Required SP: 8

Guard Stick Sub-Core I: Unlock guard stick skills.

• Enhanced Attack
  Attack Damage 5% Boost: Increases damage dealt by basic attacks.
  Required SP: 10
• Enhanced Tempest
  Tempest Damage 5% Boost: Increases damage dealt by Tempest.
  Required SP: 10
• Enhanced Physical Guard
  Physical Damage Reduction 10% when Guarding: Reduces physical damage taken when successfully guarding.
  Required SP: 10
• Enhanced Magic Guard
  Magic Damage Reduction 10% when Guarding: Reduces magic damage taken when successfully guarding.
  Required SP: 10
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot (Additional): Adds an additional materia shot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 10

Guard Stick Sub-Core II: Unlock guard stick skills.

• MATK Up
  Magic Attack Power +18: Increases magic attack power attribute.
  Required SP: 12
• Max HP Up
  Max HP +150: Increases maximum HP.
  Required SP: 12
• Max MP Up
  Max MP +8: Increases maximum MP.
  Required SP: 12
• MP Recovery Up
  MP Regeneration 10% Boost: Slightly increases MP regeneration speed during battle.
  Required SP: 12
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot (Additional): Adds an additional materia shot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 12
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot (Additional): Adds an additional materia shot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 12

Guard Stick Sub-Core III

• MATK Up
  Magic Attack Power +18: Increases magic attack power attribute.
  Required SP: 14
• Max HP Up
  Max HP +150: Increases maximum HP.
  Required SP: 14
• Max MP Up
  Max MP +8: Increases maximum MP.
  Required SP: 14
• Elemental Defense Up
  Elemental Defense 5% Boost: Reduces fire, ice, lightning, and wind damage taken.
  Required SP: 14
• MP Saver: Healing Spells
  Healing Spells MP Cost Reduction 20%: Reduces MP cost of healing spells cast during battle.
  Required SP: 14
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot: Adds an additional materia slot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 14
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot: Adds an additional materia slot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 14

Guard Stick Sub-Core IV

• MATK Up
  Magic Attack Power +18: Increases magic attack power attribute.
  Required SP: 16
• Max HP Up
  Max HP +200: Increases maximum HP.
  Required SP: 16
• Max MP Up
  Max MP +10: Increases maximum MP.
  Required SP: 16
• Reprieve (Avoid incapacitation once per battle)
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot: Adds an additional materia slot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 16
• Needs More Materia
  New Materia Slot: Adds an additional materia slot or links two existing slots.
  Required SP: 16

Guard Stick Notes & Tips

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