SO... should I carry my staff/Catalyst in my right or left hand? So, in DSIII, my Sorcerer character carried their staff in their left hand, and a weapon in their right for buffing/general poking. I was going to do the same in DSR, but now I have made my Mage, I am not so sure... playing through the game on other characters has taught me how good shields can be. Feels kinda odd not having one on me. Also, most players seem to go with a shield/staff combo... so... what should I do!? 

My plan is eventually to get Velka's Rapier and use that as a backup weapon, if that helps. 