Staff of Light

A Staff of Light is a device of arcane Necron technology that serves as a both a symbol of rank and authority, and a weapon, for Necron royals. Shaped like a traditional staff with an ornate headpiece, its haft is actually a disguised power generator rod; and the crest a finely tuned focussing device which allows the wielder to unleash searing bolts of energy at a rapid rate towards the enemy; beams that are even capable of penetrating Astartes Power Armour with ease. As well as being capable of projecting devastating blasts of energy at range, a Staff of Light also serves a similar function to a Power Weapon in close combat. Staffs of Light are usually only found in the armouries of members of Necron royalty, including those belonging to Necron Overlords, Necron Lords or Necron Destroyer Lords. However, Crypteks of an unspecialised nature in their techno-sorcerous arts also commonly wield Staffs of Light in battle.