TL;DR: The Arcana Mace is an A-grade magic weapon built for healers and buffers. Its Acumen Special Ability speeds up casting, and it lets you carry a shield โ€” a big survivability edge. Nukers should still pick the Staff of Evil Spirits for raw M.Atk.

Overview

The Arcana Mace is an A-grade magic weapon aimed at healers and buffers. Its Acumen Special Ability (SA) boosts Casting Speed, so your buffs and heals land faster. It's a top pick for the Bishop, Prophet and Elven Elder (EE).

How to Get

The Arcana Mace is crafted by a Warsmith from parts (Arcana Mace Head) that drop from level 65+ monsters in Devil's Isle and the Wall of Argos. The Recipe: Arcana Mace (60%) can be bought from other players or farmed in the Catacombs. Because demand is limited to support classes, the mace usually costs less than a comparable DD weapon.

Comparison with Alternatives

WeaponM.AtkShieldBest for
Arcana MaceLowerYesBishop, Prophet, EE (healers / buffers)
Staff of Evil SpiritsHigherNoSorcerer, Spellhowler (nukers)

Compared with the Staff of Evil Spirits, the Arcana Mace has lower M.Atk but lets you equip a shield โ€” critical for healers in PvP and on castle sieges. For a Bishop or Prophet, an Arcana Mace with SA Acumen is the best choice. Nukers like the Sorcerer or Spellhowler should prefer the Staff of Evil Spirits for its maximum M.Atk.