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.

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