Ok -I picked this up for my 43 Shammy -who has good 2HB skills(90). Hit for a high of 78 with avg of 55 damage, a nice edge for a solo caster. (However i had haste and full shammy buffs)I switch between this and spine chill spear with charred guardian shield -i know there's better out there,I just happened to get good deal on both,I snapped this up for 500pp--graphics do look kewl ;).
Just wanted to describe the look of it in case anyone was wondering. It is a long thick wooden staff with an iksar skull on top of it. Looks especially cool in the hands of a Necro.I wouldnt actually equip it for daily use, but its a great fashion item for those nights out on the Norrathian town =)
I could be wrong because I have never owned a Staff of Writhing, but I am pretty sure that one has a human skull on it.This one has an iksar skull and alot more detail than the old staff models.
Have been hunting here with guildies for over a week now, in the Blood Thirsty. We also pull Joepla or his PH during our rounds. He drops this staff alot, having a problem finding someone that doesnt have one in the bank or on them. He spawned 5 times for us last night, first 4 drops was staff and finally on the fiftth, he dropped the knuckles.