# I wonder whether Fatshark will ever have the balls to nerf staves into the ground **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 10, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/i-wonder-whether-fatshark-will-ever-have-the-balls-to-nerf-staves-into-the-ground/113487 "2025-10-10T13:48:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 35
**Author:** ![anon63448941](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c67d28/32.png) [@anon63448941](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/anon63448941)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/i-wonder-whether-fatshark-will-ever-have-the-balls-to-nerf-staves-into-the-ground/113487/35 "2025-10-31T01:45:33Z")
> [@DeathGuard75](#): > > I find the staff way to random. Its auto aim usually picks the least threating thing… it should receive the Brain Burst targeting mechanic with a similar visual cue indicating the current target, but an electric flair to differentiate between the two. > [@How can a psyker survive from havoc 40 if FS nerf smite and inferno staff?](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/how-can-a-psyker-survive-from-havoc-40-if-fs-nerf-smite-and-inferno-staff/113741/62): > > We agree, Electrokinetic should be a single target focused staff. The issue with Electrokinetic just gaining damage on attack is it’s high rate of fire, very strong stagger and strong aim assist (though the aim assist is inconsistent). Balancing To compensate for a buff like the one suggested below, stagger on hit should be reduced dramatically against Ogryns. After being staggered once, Ogryns should receive stagger immunity against Electrokinetic for a period of time. Also, base charge tim… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/i-wonder-whether-fatshark-will-ever-have-the-balls-to-nerf-staves-into-the-ground/113487)._