The relic Staff of light has the action to recover one health and one fatigue for heroes within three spaces.

Do you have to have the staff equipped to use this action?

I swear this was previously answered but my googlefu/search of crrg has failed me.

Thanks in advanced!

Yes. Unless explicitly stated, you can't use ANY text or abilities on equipment (weapons, armor, items) unless they are equipped.

Ah, ok, thanks! I think I'll be jungling equipment around.

1 hour ago, Xquer said:

Ah, ok, thanks! I think I'll be jungling equipment around.

Just make sure you've got a solid support for your AD carry in the bottom lane then.