Most regular weapons are always linked to a specific attribute. For example, the Ritualist Cane is always linked to Channeling Magic (and always deal Lightning Damage). A variable attribute item, on the other hand, can be linked to any one of a number of attributes. Examples of variable attribute items include Bladed Shields, Celestial Scepters, Shadow Staves, and Jugs. Martial weapons * There are no martial weapons with variable attributes. They are always linked to the related "Mastery" attribute. Shields Caster items