24 Entertainment has unveiled a new addition to its arsenal of weapons in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. Inspired by Shaolin martial arts techniques, players soon will get to master the deadly yet elegant Staff. Coming November 17th, it is the latest melee weapon to appear in-game, following the Dual Blades which were added earlier this year.
Hailed as “the grandfather of all weapons”, the Staff offers a good range with a dynamic moveset, setting itself apart from NARAKA’s spear. As in other popular martial arts films, games, and media, players will wield the Staff with agility and grace in an almost dance-like manner. Fans have requested this weapon since the game’s launch, and 24 Entertainment can’t wait for them to experience this new play style. Wanting to get the fun and “feel” of the Staff just right, the studio had a little help as lead producer, Ray Kwan, explains:
In-game, the Staff will feel familiar to those who favor NARAKA’s Spear, and will be an ideal choice for both veteran players and newcomers alike. Like other weapons, it offers the same basic horizontal and vertical attacks, with plenty of unique moves for players to master. When foes try to run, you can close the gap with a sudden dash attack, for instance. The Staff can also unleash powerful, precise charged-up strikes which can then chain into special moves and a dynamic new stance. In the future, NARAKA fans can expect more “lineage” style weapons that will adapt existing favorites for a more varied and exciting gameplay experience.
