Spear

Spear
Attack	114 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex D
Requires	Str 12, Dex 15
Effect
Guard	42% physical, 31 guard boost
Type	Spear
Attack Type	Pierce
Skill	Impaling Thrust
FP Cost	9
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Spear is a Spear in Elden Ring. It is an early find in Stormveil Castle.

The Spear is a blade on a long shaft, a far-reaching piercing weapon that can be wielded from behind a raised shield and is very effective against mounted foes. Exile Soldiers in Stormveil Castle drop it at a 2% base rate, and Patches drops a +7 version when killed, or leaves it in the Murkwater Cave boss room after Rykard is defeated. It scales mainly with Dexterity, and its guard counters become thrusting counterattacks. It suits an early Dexterity character who fights with spear and shield.

How to Get Spear Guide

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It drops from the spear-wielding Exile Soldiers in Stormveil Castle, and a +7 version drops from Patches whenever he is killed.

1. Travel to Murkwater Cave in Limgrave and find Patches.
2. Kill Patches there, or at any later spot where he appears.
3. Loot the +7 Spear from his body.
4. For a normal Spear instead, fight the spear-wielding Exile Soldiers in Stormveil Castle until one drops it.

Where to find Spear Location?

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Spear map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

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It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	120 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	127 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	133 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	140 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	147 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	153 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	160 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	166 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	173 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	180 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	186 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	193 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	199 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	206 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	213 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	219 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	226 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	233 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	239 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	246 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	252 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	259 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	266 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	272 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	279 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

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Impaling Thrust costs 9 FP. The wielder gathers power, then lunges forward into a strong piercing thrust that punches through an enemy's guard. Most of the damage gets past a raised shield, which makes it a reliable answer to turtling enemies and players. The thrust can be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard."

Suggested Build

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Spear and shield: thrust over a raised guard to poke enemies while blocking, and punish with thrusting guard counters.

Stats	Dexterity 60 then 80, Strength 12 to wield it, Vigor 40 then 60, Endurance 20 to 30 for the stamina to hold a shield up
Affinity	Keen for a Dexterity build, or a status affinity paired with a matching Ash of War.
Ash of War	Impaling Thrust, its default, pierces guards from long reach; Chilling Mist or Poisonous Mist add status.
Talismans	Spear Talisman, Curved Sword Talisman

Notes

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"Weapon comprised of a blade attached to a long shaft. A far-reaching piercing weapon, it can be wielded from behind the safety of a raised shield. Very effective against mounted foes."

All Spears

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The table below lists all Spears in Elden Ring.

Name	Image	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Bloodfiend's Fork		103 42	0 26	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 31	4.5	D 14	E 8	0	0	D 13	100	Barbaric Roar
Bolt of Gransax		98 60	0 31	0 31	63 47	0 31	100 40	8.5	D 20	D 40	0	0	0	1000	Ancient Lightning Spear
Celebrant's Rib-Rake		109 40	0 25	0 25	0 25	0 25	100 33	5	E 8	D 14	0	0	0	100	Barbaric Roar
Clayman's Harpoon		99 49	64 38	0 25	0 25	0 25	100 33	5.5	D 12	E 10	D 12	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Cleanrot Spear		102 49	0 25	0 25	0 25	66 38	100 33	5.5	D 16	D 16	0	D 14	0	200	Sacred Phalanx
Cross-Naginata		122 52	0 32	0 32	0 32	0 32	100 39	8	D 16	C 20	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Crystal Spear		110 48	33 33	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 33	5.5	E 10	D 16	E 16	0	0	200	Impaling Thrust
Death Ritual Spear		99 54	64 42	0 27	0 27	0 27	110 36	6.5	E 14	D 20	D 18	0	0	500	Spearcall Ritual
Inquisitor's Girandole		102 56	0 28	66 43	0 28	0 28	100 37	7.5	D 18	D 15	0	D 16	0	100	Charge Forth
Iron Spear		114 42	0 26	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 31	4.5	D 13	D 11	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Partisan		123 48	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 36	6.5	D 15	D 12	0	0	0	200	Impaling Thrust
Pike		115 53	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	7.5	D 20	D 14	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Rotten Crystal Spear		104 48	31 33	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 33	5.5	E 10	D 16	E 16	0	0	200	Charge Forth
Short Spear		112 40	0 25	0 25	0 25	0 25	100 30	4	D 10	D 10	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Smithscript Spear		107 38	0 23	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 28	4.0	D 9	D 12	E 11	E 11	0	500	Impaling Thrust
Spear		114 42	0 26	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 31	4.5	E 12	D 15	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Spiked Spear		120 46	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100 34	6	D 14	D 16	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Swift Spear		99 40	0 25.0	0 25.0	0 25.0	0 25	100 30	3.0	10	C 26	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Torchpole		104 48	0 26	31 33	0 26	0 26	100 34	6	D 14	D 15	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth