Serpent Hunter Build

C-Tier Arcane/Strength Build • Elden Ring
Serpent Hunter Build
  • Gelmir Knight Helm
    Helm
    Gelmir Knight Helm Volcanic knight helmet with serpentine design
  • Gelmir Knight Armor
    Chest Armor
    Gelmir Knight Armor Fire-resistant armor suited for volcanic environments
  • Gelmir Knight Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Gelmir Knight Gauntlets Heavy gauntlets for great spear handling
  • Gelmir Knight Greaves
    Legs
    Gelmir Knight Greaves Completes the Gelmir Knight set
  • Serpent-Hunter
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Serpent-Hunter Legendary great spear designed specifically for hunting great serpents
  • Dragon Communion Seal
    Left Hand (Optional)
    Dragon Communion Seal Arcane-scaling seal for dragon communion incantations
  • Spear Talisman
    Talisman
    Spear Talisman Enhances attacks with thrusting weapons by 8%
  • Alexander's Shard
    Talisman
    Alexander's Shard Greatly boosts the attack power of skills by 15%
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load for heavy weapons
  • Green Turtle Talisman
    Talisman
    Green Turtle Talisman Raises stamina recovery speed by 17.7%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 11
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. High allocation for aggressive spear combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 4
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. For weapon skill and occasional incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Strength-knot Crystal Tear + Thorny Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Strength by 10
    Successive attacks restore HP
  • Fireproof Dried Liver
    Fireproof Dried Liver
    Boosts fire damage negation. Perfect for volcanic environments.
  • Rowa Raisin
    Rowa Raisin
    Summons Torrent. Essential for repositioning with great spear reach.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (High survivability for aggressive combat)
  • Mind: 20 (Moderate FP for weapon skills and basic incantations)
  • Endurance: 30 (Stamina for great spear attacks and mobility)
  • Strength: 45 (Primary scaling for maximum damage)
  • Dexterity: 14 (Minimum weapon requirements)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 40 (Secondary scaling for unique weapon properties)

How to Get Serpent-Hunter

  • Found in Rykard's boss arena at Volcano Manor
  • Available as soon as you enter the Rykard fight
  • Enhanced damage against serpentine enemies by 20%
  • Unique weapon skill: Great-Serpent Hunt creates ranged wind attacks

Unique Weapon Skill: Great-Serpent Hunt

  • Ranged Wind Blades: Creates projectile attacks with great range
  • Serpent Bonus: Deals massive extra damage to serpent-type enemies
  • Combo Potential: Can chain multiple wind attacks
  • FP Efficient: Low FP cost for powerful ranged option

Gameplay Strategy

  • Reach Advantage: Use massive range to stay safe while attacking
  • Serpent Slayer: Excels against specific enemy types
  • Ranged Options: Great-Serpent Hunt provides excellent projectile attacks
  • Heavy Attacks: Charge attacks for maximum damage and stance breaking
  • Mounted Combat: Excellent for horseback fighting due to reach
  • Area Control: Use reach to control large areas in combat

PvP Notes

  • Novelty Factor: Rarely seen in PvP, surprise element
  • Range Control: Excellent reach for spacing and zone control
  • Slow Recovery: Vulnerable after missed attacks due to heavy weapon
  • Skill Potential: Wind attacks can catch opponents off-guard
  • Style Points: Unique weapon with interesting lore connections

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Lance or Treespear for different great spear options
  • Armor: Volcano Manor Set for thematic consistency
  • Seal: Clawmark Seal for Strength/Faith scaling
  • Talisman: Lance Talisman for mounted combat enhancement