Can barbarians learn spells eventually?

[FailedNormiee]

What are the steps of so?

[LazyTavi]

Eventually, yeah, but they probably won't get very far. When they have INT > 0, I think that qualifies them to learn the Light spell, which they can practice to improve skills in casting and magic. There's going to be a lot of failure and fumbling along the way though, so it might be more worth your time and effort to stock up on a few staves instead.

[FailedNormiee]

Yea so will using staves help improve the capacity to use spells? Or is it just INT?

[LazyTavi]

Originally posted by FailedNormiee:

Yea so will using staves help improve the capacity to use spells? Or is it just INT?

Repetitive use of staves will slowly raise magic and casting skills, but it's not great to rely on them that way. They're better used as a primary source of magic for characters who aren't magically inclined.

[Grandpa Crack Pipe]

All classes will be able to do most things, eventually. A barbarian won't sling spells as powerful as the local wizard, but it won't be too long before his INT grows enough to learn basic spells. And once you can put your MP into casting levels, you can really get the ball rolling.

Just because you're not going to be as good of a wizard as a.. well, wizard, doesn't mean having a big list of spells isn't huge boon for a barb.
If you can nab the artifact helmet on floor 2, that'll help you out plenty. It gives +8 intelligence.

[Grandpa Crack Pipe]

Originally posted by FailedNormiee:

Yea so will using staves help improve the capacity to use spells? Or is it just INT?

Your ability to learn spells is based off your combined INT and casting stats. One can compensate for the other.
If it's not a notably powerful staff (poison/lightning/fire, dig, opening, charm), it can be very much worth it to empty it of its casts for a good bundle of casting levels. Especially if it's cursed.