Elden Ring

Greatblade Phalanx | How to Get and How to Use

Greatblade Phalanx is a Sorcery spell in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about Greatblade Phalanx's effects, stat requirements, how to get Greatblade Phalanx, and tips and tricks on how to use it effectively!

Greatblade Phalanx Overview

Stats and Requirements

Greatblade Phalanx
Elden Ring - Greatblade Phalanx Icon
Effect
Forms a defensive arch of larger magic glintblades.
Spell Type FP Cost Slots Used
Sorcery 35 1
Stat Requirements
Intelligence Faith Arcane
29 0 0

Greatblade Phalanx Lore

Lore Description
"One of the sorceries of the Carian royal family.

Creates a defensive arch of larger magic glintblades overhead, which automatically attack nearby foes.

Used by the enchanted troll knights. They were the comrades of the young Rennala, bound by oath.
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Greatblade Phalanx Effects

Elden Ring - Greatblade Phalanx
Greatblade Phalanx is a spell where one can summon three greatblades that floats around the caster and attack enemies as they get close enough. It will stay with the caster indefinitely, as long as it doesn't get activated or collide with any objects or structures.

How to Get Greatblade Phalanx

Defeat Bols, Carian Knight

Bols, Carian Knight Location - Elden Ring

Bols, Carian Knight is a giant sealed within the Cuckoo's Evergaol, west of the Liurnia of the Lakes region. The Cuckoo's Evergaol is located south of The Four Belfries site of grace and north of the Revenger's Shack. After Defeating Bols you will be rewarded with the Greatblade Phalanx.

How to Beat Bols, Carian Knight

How to Use Greatblade Phalanx

Use When Safe From Attacks

Elden Ring - Use When Safe From Attacks
Greatblade Phalanx is best used when you're not actively engaging with the enemy due to its slow casting time. Situations where you're at a safe distance away from your enemy or when they're distracted by your spirit ashes or friends are the best time to use it.

Best Used in Open Areas

Elden Ring - Best Used in Open Areas
It's better to use Greatblade Phalanx in open areas as it's less likely that you will bump into a wall, and losing even one Greatblade can be a significant loss to your resources as it has such a high FP Cost.

Keep Enemies Away From You

Keep Enemies Away From You
Greatblade Phalanx is a good way for you to force your enemies to be careful when approaching you, as the spell will activate once they're close enough.

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