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.

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