They seem useless in skyrim compared to oblivion. most mimic a simple destruction spell, you cant block with them, or shoot spells while using staff. and they disapear when u sheath them. i dont even want to know where you keep them. whats with skyrim staffs?

I'd be happy if you could cast a master level spell with one instantly by slamming it on the ground like Gandalf. Just my two cents.