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Among the weapons a player can use inElden Ring, spears are an excellent choice for players who prefer a mix of offense and defense. In the Lands Between, Spears' most notable advantages are their reach andability to be used with shields.
These qualities make them ideal for defensive and offensive play styles.Shields are already great in-game, and combining them with the spears' ability to let players strike from a safe distance without lowering their guard makes them perfect for PVE and PVP. So if players want to poke away at their enemies and be as tough as a wall, then a spear is what they want.
Updated June 25, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: There are more than a dozen regular Spear-type weapons in Elden Ring, not including Great Spears or other Poleblade-like weapon types. Because Spears let you attack without lowering a Shield, and because attacks come out fast with a Spear, the best Elden Ring Spears tend to be those with the longest reach. However, there’s a lot more to consider than just the size when it comes to determining the best Spear in Elden Ring. This guide has been updated to include the Spear, Short Spear, and Iron Spear ranked low for their short reach, and the Partisan, which has middle-range reach, but comes with a unique horizontal swing that can take out groups of enemies easier than just about any other Spear in Elden Ring.
17Spear, Short Spear, & Iron Spear
Easy To Get, But Very Low Range
The regularSpear, the Short Spear, and theIron Spearare perfectly good spears for the early game, but they all share a fatal flaw. Compared to everyElden Ringspear, these three spears have the worst range – the Iron Spear and Short Spear have the same range, while the regular Spear only gives a small increase, and is still far behind the next shortest spear.
You can find all three of theseElden Ringspears early, but just about every other option is an upgrade, so there’s no reason to keep these if you find an alternative.
The regular spear can be rewarded by Patches in his first location or drop from Exile Soldiers throughout the world, the Iron Spear drops from the Fallen Hawk Soldiers in theEternal Cities and Siofra Aqueduct(the enemies wielding the ghost torches), and the Short Spear is starting Prophet equipment and can be purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks.
Unique Effect or Weapon Skill
Smithing Stones
Barbaric Roar Skill
While theCelebrant’s Rib-Rakeisn’t the best spear in terms of damage, the fact that Tarnished only requires 8 Strength to wield it is a huge boon. Players will need to remember to use the Barbaric Roar skill before combat starts or any enemy gets close, as it is a melee buff with a channel time that can be interrupted.
Players will have to wait a fair while to find this weapon. TheWindmill Village is located in the Altus Plateau, which can only be reached later on in the game. But once players reach this location, they will find that it is dropped randomly by Celebrants. There are plenty of them dancing around the area, so players should manage to find one Rib-Rake without too much trouble.
Stormveil Castle, near the Liftside Chamber site of grace
Charge Forth Skill
ThePikeis a standard weapon with decent damage and average scaling. Additionally, the Pike is the longest spear, making it the longest weapon in the game. This means players will have a range advantage against every melee weapon players can find in the game.
Finally, its reach and ability to be infused with Ashes of War make this spear a formidable weapon in both PVP and PVE. This spearcan be found in Stormveil Castle. It can be looted from a corpse in the strongly guarded courtyard directly next to the “Liftside Chamber” Site of Grace.
Impaling Thrust Skill
While theSwift Speardoesn’t have the best damage, it does have pretty good scaling for Dexterity. If players decide to upgrade it with the Keen Affinity, then an S scaling is even possible once maxed out. The Impaling Thrust skill can also be swapped out for something more fun.
The Swift Spear is very easy to find as it is on the road just north of the Pillar Path Waypoint, and the Messmer guards surrounding it aren’t too hard to slay. Thisarea is just beyond the Ellac Greatbridge, making it accessible from the beginning of the DLC.
TheSmithscript Spear, like the rest of the new Smithscript weapons, can be thrown at enemies, and incredibly, it will return to the Tarnished’s hand after landing. While it doesn’t have the best damage or scaling and has awkward stat requirements for Intelligence and Faith, the ability to hit enemies from afar while still having a melee weapon is a great option to have.
To find this new DLC spear inElden Ring, players will want to locate theRuined Forge of Starfall Past, which is southwest of the Moorth Ruins. The spear is taken from a corpse on the main floor of the Forge.
Marionette Soldiers near Wichbane Ruins or Converted Tower
TheSpiked Spearhas decent reach, good scaling, and a good moveset. It has a special heavy attack that sweeps in a horizontal slashing motion, hitting multiple enemies instead of the regular heavy thrust. It can also be infused with Ashes of War and has built-in bleed build-up. However, what makes this spear good is its high flat damage.
The Spiked spear has the third-highest flat damage among all the spears inElden Ring. Its high damage, build-in bleed build-up, and ability to be infused and buffed make this anexcellent weapon for bleed builds. The spear-wielding Marionette Soldier drops this weapon. Anotable farming spotis around the Converted Tower Site of Grace, west of Liurnia Lake.
TheCross-Naginatais a unique spear because it combines slashes and thrusts in its basic combo. It is also the fourth-longest spear in the game, slightly shorter than the Torchpole. The Cross Naginata can also be infused with Ashes of War and has built-in bleed build-up.
This spear’s incredible reach, ability to be infused, and awesome move-set make this weapon one of the best in The Lands Between. This spear can be found in a cavern with a Giant Land Octopus in the Gael Tunnel.
TheBloodfiend’s Forkis a new spear and a solid option for the early stages of the DLC, although only for those with high enough Arcane. In addition to physical damage, players can also make their foes bleed with this deadly fork, and they can always apply a different Ashes of War to replace the fairly mundane Barbaric Roar.
To get their hands on this new spear fromShadow of the Erdtree, players will need to slay Bloodfiends who wield one, and with some luck, a spear will drop. Bloodfiends can be found near the Ruined Forge Lava Intake, which is to the east after crossing the Ellac Greatbridge. The Silver Scarab Talisman can help to increase the chances of items dropping and can be used alongside otherTalismans perfect for exploration and farming.
Stormveil Castle courtyard guards
TheTorchpoledeals Fire damage. It’s not the prettiest weapon, but it is the third-longest spear in the game, making it suitable for keeping enemies at a distance. This spear is especially useful against enemies that get stunned with the special set-on-fire animation, like dogs and finger creepers.
Though it cannot be infused with Ashes of War, and the damage is not that high, it fits a special niche with its ability to trigger the set-on-fire stun animation on certain enemies. Players can farm this weapon quite easily. The torch-wielding courtyard guards who drop this weapon may be found inthe Legacy Dungeon Stormveil Castle.
ThePartisanis one of the best spearsElden Ringplayers can get relatively early in the game, depending on their Item Discovery stat, that comes with a unique spear moveset. In addition to thrusting attacks, it can be swung horizontally with a Heavy attack to take out groups of enemies rather than just one.
