Spear Guardian Build

D-Tier Quality Build • Elden Ring
Spear Guardian Build
  • Cleanrot Helm
    Helm
    Cleanrot Helm Heavy helmet with excellent physical defense and poison resistance
  • Cleanrot Armor
    Chest Armor
    Cleanrot Armor Heavy armor providing maximum protection
  • Cleanrot Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Cleanrot Gauntlets Heavy gauntlets for defensive combat
  • Cleanrot Greaves
    Legs
    Cleanrot Greaves Completes the Cleanrot Knight set
  • Cross-Naginata
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Cross-Naginata Versatile spear with sweeping attacks and bleed buildup
  • Fingerprint Stone Shield
    Left Hand (Defense)
    Fingerprint Stone Shield Ultimate greatshield with 100% physical block and high stability
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Vastly increases maximum equip load for heavy equipment
  • Greatshield Talisman
    Talisman
    Greatshield Talisman Boosts guard counter damage by 20%
  • Guard's Cameo
    Talisman
    Guard's Cameo Restores HP when guarding against attacks
  • Spear Talisman
    Talisman
    Spear Talisman Enhances attacks with thrusting weapons by 8%
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 12
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. High allocation for defensive tanking.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 3
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP. Minimal for occasional ash of war usage.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Opaline Hardtear + Strength-knot Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Boosts damage negation significantly
    Temporarily boosts Strength by 10
  • Boiled Crab
    Boiled Crab
    Increases physical damage negation. Perfect for defensive play.
  • Preserving Boluses
    Preserving Boluses
    Cures rot buildup. Essential for status management.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Fingerprint Shield poke was nerfed in PvP but PvE is untouched.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Maximum survivability for tank role)
  • Mind: 15 (Basic FP needs for skills)
  • Endurance: 40 (Stamina for shield blocking and attacks)
  • Strength: 40 (Shield requirements and damage scaling)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Spear scaling and versatility)
  • Intelligence: 8 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Cross-Naginata

  • Found in Gael Tunnel in Caelid
  • Location: Inside the tunnel on a corpse near the boss room
  • Requires 16 Strength, 20 Dexterity to wield
  • Unique moveset with sweeping horizontal attacks

Recommended Ash of War

  • Impaling Thrust: Long-range piercing attack with knockdown
  • Spinning Sweep: Wide horizontal area attack for crowds
  • Shield Bash: Defensive counter-attack option
  • Barricade Shield: Enhances shield stability temporarily

Gameplay Strategy

  • Defensive Focus: Block attacks and counter with spear pokes
  • Reach Advantage: Use spear range to attack while staying safe
  • Shield Pokes: Attack through shield guard for safety
  • Stamina Management: Balance blocking, attacking, and recovery
  • Patience Required: Wait for openings rather than rushing
  • Area Control: Use spear sweeps to control space

PvP Notes

  • Turtle Strategy: Forces opponents to make risky aggressive moves
  • Stamina Wars: Excellent at depleting enemy stamina through blocking
  • Guard Counters: High damage punishes after successful blocks
  • Predictable Gameplay: Limited offensive options and mobility
  • Meta Counters: Struggles against status effects and grab attacks

Alternative Equipment

  • Spear: Pike for maximum range or Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear for blood
  • Shield: Visage Shield for different aesthetic
  • Armor: Bull-Goat Set for maximum poise
  • Talisman: Bull-Goat's Talisman for additional poise