Ghiza's Wheel Build

B-Tier Strength Build • Elden Ring
Ghiza's Wheel Build
  • White Mask
    Helm
    White Mask Boosts attack after nearby bleed for 20s
  • Raptor's Black Feathers
    Chest Armor
    Raptor's Black Feathers Jump attacks deal +10% damage
  • Bloodhound Knight Gauntlets
    Gloves
    Bloodhound Knight Gauntlets Lightweight option for mobility
  • Bloodhound Knight Greaves
    Legs
    Bloodhound Knight Greaves Completes the lightweight set
  • Ghiza's Wheel
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Ghiza's Wheel Colossal wheel with unique Spinning Wheel skill that rapidly applies bleed
  • Brass Shield
    Left Hand (Shield)
    Brass Shield High guard boost for blocking between spins
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Raises attack power on nearby bleed
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts skill damage (Spinning Wheel)
  • Claw Talisman
    Talisman
    Claw Talisman Enhances jump attacks to open stance breaks
  • Great-Jar's Arsenal
    Talisman
    Great-Jar's Arsenal Raises equip load for heavier armor options
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Balanced allocation for melee sustain.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 4
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Use for extended Spinning Wheel uptime.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Strength-knot Crystal Tear + Thorny Cracked Tear
    Effects
    Temporarily boosts Strength
    Successive attacks increase damage
  • Exalted Flesh
    Exalted Flesh
    Increases physical attack power for tough enemies.
  • Blood Grease
    Blood Grease
    Further accelerates bleed buildup on spin.

Patch Viability

Still Viable (Patch 1.10)

Survived All Nerfs

Never nerfed. Underrated weapon with excellent boss DPS.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60 (Survivability for melee exchanges)
  • Mind: 18 (Enough FP for repeated skill use)
  • Endurance: 35 (Stamina and equip load for heavy weapon)
  • Strength: 60 (Primary scaling)
  • Dexterity: 18 (Wheel requirements and casting speed)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base)
  • Faith: 8 (Base)
  • Arcane: 7 (Base)

How to Get Ghiza's Wheel

  • Dropped by Inquisitor Ghiza invading at Volcano Manor
  • Accessible after arriving at Volcano Manor in Mt. Gelmir
  • Unique weapon — one per playthrough

Unique Ash of War: Spinning Wheel

  • Continuous Damage: Holds foes in hitstun and stacks bleed rapidly
  • Mobility: Can walk while spinning to track targets
  • Poise Damage: Excellent for stance breaking large enemies
  • Synergy: Benefits from skill damage buffs and successive-hit effects

Gameplay Strategy

  • Openers: Jumping heavy into spin to secure early stance damage
  • Bleed Procs: Apply Blood Grease vs. high-HP targets
  • Guard Management: Use Brass Shield blocks between spin windows
  • Positioning: Circle large bosses while spinning to hit multiple limbs
  • Physick: Stack Strength-knot + Thorny for burst on multi-hit

PvP Notes

  • Roll Catch: Spinning Wheel can catch panic rolls at close range
  • Mix-ups: Threaten guard breaks with charged heavies
  • Counters: Struggles vs. ranged poke and high-poise trades; close distance behind cover

Alternative Equipment

  • Helm: Radahn's Redmane Helm for poise
  • Chest: Banished Knight Armor for defense
  • Talisman: Axe Talisman to boost charged heavy openers