Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Help Tips & Tricks Staves can be wielded one-handed

But you don't get the full damage with one hand - the staff drops from 1d8 to 1d6. A longsword goes up from 1d8 (1H) to 1d10 (2H) but you obviously can't use a shield or off-hand weapon.