Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring introduces a variety of new weapons, each allowing players to defeat enemies and bosses in unique ways with interesting builds and ability combinations. Among these weapons are spears, with seven different types making their debut in the DLC. Each spear can become a favorite in your arsenal, depending on your playstyle.

Bloodfiend’s Fork

Weapon Description: "A weapon used by bloodthirsty demonic creatures. Three prongs made of carved bone pierce the victim, causing blood loss. A ritual tool for the blood sacrifices of the Formless Mother. Sometimes, blood demons even shed their own blood using these forks."

Bloodfiend’s Fork is an intriguing new weapon in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring, perfect for those who prefer bleed builds and mid-range attacks. Acquiring this weapon is straightforward but requires some time and luck, as it involves hunting specific enemies.

How to Find Bloodfiend’s Fork

To obtain Bloodfiend’s Fork, you need to defeat Bloodfiend enemies who wield this weapon in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. However, not all Bloodfiend are armed with these forks, making it a rare and desirable item. The best place to farm this weapon is Prospect Town, located in the Gravesite Plain region. Here’s how to reach this location:

1. Start your journey from the Three-Path Cross Site of Grace and head west through the mountainous area towards Belurat Town.
2. Move south from the town, keeping along the coastline until you reach another field with the Cliffroad Terminus Site of Grace.
3. Find Prospect Town slightly south of the Cliffroad Terminus Site of Grace, consisting of several ruined buildings.

Prospect Town is ideal for farming this weapon mainly because it is near a Site of Grace, allowing for easy respawns and quick subsequent farming sessions. Additionally, players can summon their spirit ashes in this area, making it easier to eliminate monsters.

Apart from Bloodfiend, there are also a few regular enemies in the area, providing an excellent opportunity to also obtain the colossal weapon Bloodfiend’s Arm.

Tips to Increase Drop Chances

To increase your chances of getting Bloodfiend’s Fork from Bloodfiend with spears, try increasing your Discovery stat by boosting your Arcane attribute. You can also use consumables like Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot or Silver Horn Tender to further enhance your Discovery and thus your chances of obtaining the weapon.

Strength of Bloodfiend’s Fork

Bloodfiend’s Fork has the skill "Barbaric Roar," which boosts your damage and combines with strong attacks. To wield this weapon, you need 14 Strength, 13 Arcane, and 8 Dexterity. The skill costs 16 FP to use and can be combined with Ashes of War, making it a versatile addition to your arsenal. Additionally, you can temporarily enchant it with magic or consumables for added effects.

"Barbaric Roar" is the standard skill for Bloodfiend’s Fork. This skill allows you to unleash a beastly roar, boosting your spirit and increasing your attack power. During its effect, your strong attacks transform into savage combo attacks, making this skill extremely valuable in combat.

Swift Spear

Weapon Description: "A metal spear of extremely light construction, created using intricate casting techniques. Capable of quick successive attacks."

Swift Spear is another excellent addition to the arsenal in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, perfect for players who value speed and agility in combat.

How to Obtain Swift Spear

1. Reach the Castle Front Site of Grace, located northeast of Scorched Ruins in Wakesite Plain.
2. Head southeast, summon your steed for convenience, and stick to the left path past several patrolling Messmer soldiers.
3. Find a corpse guarded by enemies. Just before the wooden blockade, you’ll find three soldiers guarding a corpse with the Swift Spear. You can either defeat these enemies or quickly grab the spear and escape on your Torrent.

Benefits of Swift Spear

This spear has good Dexterity scaling at max level, benefiting from points invested in this attribute. It can be upgraded to +25 with smithing stones and enhanced with spells or consumable buffs. The Ash of War for Swift Spear, Impaling Thrust, is fixed and provides a great range, allowing you to hit enemies from a distance. This skill costs 9 FP but cannot be linked to the next attack.

Smithscript Spear

Weapon Description: "A spear with smithing engravings. A throwable weapon created through smithing art. To throw the spear, perform a strong attack, a swift strong attack, or a mounted strong attack."

Smithscript Spear is a versatile weapon that combines melee combat with the ability to throw it at enemies.

How to Find Smithscript Spear

1. Head to the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past, located southwest of Scadu Altus, southwest of the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace.
2. Enter the First Main Chamber, cross a short bridge to a ladder. Near this ladder, you’ll find a corpse lying on the coals. Loot the corpse to obtain the Smithscript Spear.

Skill of Smithscript Spear

Smithscript Spear can be thrown by performing a heavy attack, piercing enemies while defending with a shield and breaking enemy shields using the Thrust skill. This skill costs 9 FP and can be combined with Ashes of War, though it cannot be temporarily enchanted with magic or consumables.

Messmer Soldier's Spear

Weapon Description: "A weapon used by soldiers serving Messmer the Impaler. A large spear with a worn steel blade. As this weapon is designed for devastating attacks, it can be used for successive strikes."

Messmer Soldier's Spear is a formidable weapon ideal for players who prefer relentless attacks.

How to Obtain Messmer Soldier's Spear

Defeat Messmer soldiers with spears. These enemies are found in Castle Ensis and Shadow Keep dungeons, as well as in soldier camps along the roads in Gravesite Plain and Scadu Altus.

Tips to Maximize Drop Chances

Increase your Discovery stat by boosting your Arcane attribute or using consumables like Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot or Silver Horn Tender to improve the chances of this weapon dropping from these enemies.

Thrust Skill

Messmer Soldier's Spear is equipped with the Thrust skill, allowing you to pierce enemy shields with a powerful lunge. This skill is crucial for breaking through enemy defenses.

Barbed Staff-Spear

Weapon Description: "A large staff of Jori, the Elder Inquisitor. The tip is covered in golden barbs symbolizing inquisitorial torture, allowing the staff to be used as a large spear. Attacks deal holy damage, and its power increases with faith."

Barbed Staff-Spear is a unique large spear that also serves as a staff, perfect for dealing holy damage.

How to Obtain Barbed Staff-Spear

To acquire this weapon, you must defeat Jori, Elder Inquisitor. This miniboss is located in the challenging dark catacombs in the Abyssal Woods area. Follow this path to reach him:

1. From the catacomb entrance, go straight, turn right, then left.
2. Follow the straight path until you reach stairs; go down and turn right.
3. Descend two ladders and another set of stairs on your way.
4. Use the lift down, then the right stairs, then the left stairs.
5. Continue straight, avoiding enemy projectiles, and run toward the giant enemy, then turn left.
6. Move in a zigzag pattern to avoid attacks.
7. Keep going straight, pull the lever at the end, and return to the enemy area to enter the newly opened area.
8. Climb the left ladder and go straight.
9. Jump down and move left until you find another lift.
10. Descend and go straight until you see the yellow fog. Pass through the fog and defeat the miniboss to obtain the Barbed Staff-Spear.

Power of Barbed Staff-Spear

Barbed Staff-Spear has a unique skill, Jori’s Inquisition, allowing you to unleash a massive golden arc that deals damage to enemies. This skill can be charged, with additional arcs created by holding the button. The skill costs only 4 FP, making it available for frequent use. The spear can be upgraded to +10 with smithing stones, but it cannot be combined with Ashes of War.

Bloodfiend's Sacred Spear

Weapon Description: "A large spear of blood demons-conjurers. One of the most important tools used in their blood rituals. Sacred blood spears are tools of communication with an outer god. The Mother of Truth desires wounds."

Bloodfiend's Sacred Spear is another powerful weapon linked to the legend of blood demons. To obtain the spear, you need to defeat the Bloodfiend Hexer. He can be found near a pond north of the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace in the Rauh Base region.

How to Reach Bloodfiend Hexer

1. Head northeast from the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace in Scadu Altus until you reach a shallow pond.
2. Proceed to the northern edge of the pond and pass through a cave filled with poisonous flowers and Perfumer enemies.
3. Then head northwest through the poisonous field and pass through the large rocky tunnel filled with grave birds.
4. You will arrive at Rauh Base near the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace. Head north, passing under the western wall of Shadow Keep, where you will find many Bloodfiends in the pond.
5. Defeat the Bloodfiend Hexer and pick up the item he drops to obtain Bloodfiend's Sacred Spear.

Ability of Bloodfiend's Sacred Spear

The unique skill of this weapon is Bloodfiend's Bloodboon. Raising the sacred spear and piercing the body of the Mother of Truth creates a burst of bloody flame in an AoE. An additional charge allows up to three subsequent attacks, making this skill powerful and destructive.

Spear of the Impaler

Weapon Description: "A weapon of Messmer the Impaler. A large spear with a distorted blade shaped like a wavy flame. Recovered through the smithing art of the shadow realm; this weapon can be thrown by performing a strong attack, including while running or on horseback. Charging the attack creates a flame upon impact."

Spear of the Impaler is a fiery large spear obtained by exchanging Remembrance of the Impaler for it with Finger Reader Enia in Roundtable Hold. This powerful weapon allows you to throw charged fire spears at enemies, both on the ground and mounted.

Ability of Spear of the Impaler

Spear of the Impaler has 85 physical and 102 fire base damage, can attack while defending with a shield, and is equipped with the unique skill "Messmer's Assault." This skill allows you to deliver fierce strikes with the flame-covered spear tip. Repeated hits allow up to two subsequent attacks, with the final move planting the spear in the ground, creating numerous spears in the surrounding area.

Conclusion

Each of these types of spears can fit a specific unique build and your playstyle, based on the abilities they offer. And thanks to their medium attack range, you can play with them safely without fear of enemies getting to you easily.