Larian Studios Forums Divinity - Original Sin Divinity - Original Sin - Enhanced Edition Is there any reason at all to use Staves now?

The ranged is the thing. The AP cost on the item spells is almost prohibitive at the start of the game, all I have found require 3 in the relevant magic school and have a hefty AP penalty. I'll see how I feel about that later. Saves are still not great. I'm finding anything as a "stat stick" and grenades may be nicer, no usage penalty on them.