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This question explained how it works, but didn't mention anything about staves. Are staves considered enchanted weapons or do they work differently because they cast a spell rather than causing direct damage?

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No, Soul Siphon doesn't work with staves.

Funny enough, using a staff is, for most purposes, "casting a spell" according to the game, except the mana comes from the staff's charge pool instead of your mana pool. Cost reduction effects on you reduce the cost of using staves from that relevant school.

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  • As does your skill in the relevant school of magic! Staves are essentially a Magicka saving tool for mages.
    – LessPop_MoreFizz
    Commented Dec 8, 2011 at 22:15
  • that's very interesting... I'm out of votes today I'll pick tick your answer after the reset.
    – l I
    Commented Dec 8, 2011 at 22:17
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    So this means attacking with a staff raises your destruction skill? (or other relevant school)
    – Raven Dreamer
    Commented Dec 8, 2011 at 22:33
  • @Raven interesting question, could be worth investigating
    – l I
    Commented Dec 8, 2011 at 22:40

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