Lightning Spear Build

A-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Lightning Spear Build
  • Prophet Crown
    Helm
    Prophet Crown Increases Faith by 2 and provides good magic resistance
  • Tree Sentinel Armor
    Chest Armor
    Tree Sentinel Armor Heavy golden armor with excellent physical defense and lightning theme
  • Tree Sentinel Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Tree Sentinel Gauntlets Golden gauntlets completing the Tree Sentinel set
  • Tree Sentinel Greaves
    Legs
    Tree Sentinel Greaves Heavy leg armor with excellent lightning defense
  • Bolt of Gransax
    Two-Handed (Primary)
    Bolt of Gransax Legendary spear with innate lightning damage. Weapon skill: Lightning Spear - Hurls lightning spear that pierces through foes
  • Gravel Stone Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Gravel Stone Seal Boosts Dragon Cult incantations including lightning spells
  • Lightning Scorpion Charm
    Talisman
    Lightning Scorpion Charm Raises lightning attack by 12% but increases physical damage taken by 10%
  • Spear Talisman
    Talisman
    Spear Talisman Enhances attacks with thrusting weapons by 15%
  • Flock's Canvas Talisman
    Talisman
    Flock's Canvas Talisman Raises potency of incantations by 8%
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load for heavy armor
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced for faith hybrid needs.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Faith-knot Crystal Tear + Lightning-Shrouding Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Faith by 10
    Increases lightning damage by 20%
  • Lightning Grease
    Lightning Grease
    Coats weapon with lightning for extra damage and buildup.
  • Lightningproof Dried Liver
    Lightningproof Dried Liver
    Boosts lightning damage negation. Perfect for lightning-heavy encounters.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55 (Good survivability for melee fighter)
  • Mind: 30 (Adequate FP for weapon skills and incantations)
  • Endurance: 30 (Good stamina for spear combat)
  • Strength: 20 (Requirement for Bolt of Gransax)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Requirement and scaling for Bolt of Gransax)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 50 (Primary casting stat with crown bonus)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Bolt of Gransax

  • Found at the Leyndell, Royal Capital spear location
  • Location: Impaled in the giant dragon corpse near the throne room
  • Accessible after reaching Leyndell Royal Capital
  • Warning: Must be obtained before burning the Erdtree

Essential Incantations

  • Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear: Powerful, long-range lightning projectile
  • Lansseax's Glaive: Lightning glaive that sweeps in front of caster
  • Lightning Spear: Fast, medium-range lightning bolt
  • Electrify Armament: Buffs weapon with lightning damage
  • Blessing's Boon: HP regeneration over time
  • Flame Grant Me Strength: Boosts physical and fire attack power

Gameplay Strategy

  • Weapon Skill: Use Lightning Spear skill for piercing ranged attacks
  • Spear Combat: Utilize reach advantage and thrust attacks
  • Lightning Barrage: Cast incantations between spear attacks
  • Buff Management: Apply Electrify Armament and Flame Grant Me Strength
  • Range Control: Keep enemies at spear distance or spell range
  • Stamina Efficiency: Use thrusting attacks for low stamina cost

PvP Notes

  • Range Game: Excellent reach with spear thrusts and lightning spells
  • Rollcatch: Lightning spells catch opponents during rolls
  • Pressure Tool: Weapon skill forces defensive positioning
  • Mix-ups: Alternate between melee and casting for unpredictability
  • Counters: Vulnerable to aggressive rushdown and shield users

Boss Strategy

  • Pre-buff: Cast Flame Grant Me Strength and Electrify Armament
  • Opening: Use Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear for high damage
  • Close Combat: Switch to spear thrusts and crouch pokes
  • Lightning Weak: Devastating against metal armor bosses
  • Positioning: Stay at medium range for optimal damage

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Cross-Naginata or Vyke's War Spear for different movesets
  • Seal: Erdtree Seal for general incantation boost
  • Armor: Leyndell Knight set for lighter option
  • Talisman: Godfrey Icon for charged incantation damage
  • Secondary: Cipher Pata for pure faith scaling weapon