Aerith’s magical staves

Our elegant spellcaster has a wide choice of staves to use. Here’s where they are and what abilities they grant.
Guard Stick – Starting weapon. Grants Arcane Ward
Timeless Rod – Chapter 2: Bill’s Chocobo Ranch. Grants Chrono Aegis
Empress’s Scepter – Chapter 4: Under Junon Inn, Junon. Grants Radiant Ward
Wizard’s Rod – Chapter 7: Mt. Corel. Grants Lustrous Shield
Ceremonial Staff – Chapter 10: Outcast’s Shore, Village of the Gi. Grants ATB Ward
Plumose Rod – Chapter 12: Complete all Shinra Combat challenges*. Grants Ray of Judgement
Gambanteinn – Chapter 13: Hall of Life, Temple of the Ancients. Grants Noble Sacrifice
*Complete the “Lament of the Damned” quest in Nibelheim to unlock these challenges.