You don't need to, but it would definitely help. You can have both of these for free if you'd like. They would definitely improve things for you.
Magical steelwood club
Level Req: 45
Damage: 94 to 424
+131% Enhanced Effect
Rare heal X
Level Req: 35
Heals: 36 to 96
Mana Cost: 77
+35 Strength
+1 Critical Strike