A scepter, cudgel, brand, or rod is a short, one-handed, length made of metal and/or bone, within which is housed a medium -- a natural stone imbued with magical properties. One-handed Black Mage and Thaumaturge weapons can be used with certain shields, but are low level only.

A staff, longstaff, or pole is a long, two-handed, length made of metal and/or bone, within which is housed a medium -- a natural stone imbued with magical properties.

While these weapons can generally be used by either a Black Mage or a Thaumaturge, there are some exceptions - most notably the Relic Weapons, which can only be equipped by a Black Mage.