Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Spear of the Impaler Location, Stats, and Scaling

Spear of the Impaler is a Great Spear in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Faith. Read on to learn how to get the Spear of the Impaler, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Spear of the Impaler Location

Obtained via the Remembrance of Messmer the Impaler

Map Location World View

The Spear of the Impaler can be obtained by beating Messmer the Impaler and securing their Remembrance. You can then turn in the Remembrance to Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get the Spear of the Impaler.

Note: Boss Remembrances only grant you one of the two items on use. If you want to get both, make sure to duplicate the Remembrance using one of the many Walking Mausoleums found in the game.

Messmer the Impaler Boss Guide

Only Available in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

The Spear of the Impaler is only available if you've purchased the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This weapon is a DLC exclusive and will not be available if you only own the base game.

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide

Spear of the Impaler Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Spear of the ImpalerSpear of the Impaler Overview
Type: Great Spear
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Messmer's Assault
Weight: 9.5
Description
Weapon of Messmer the Impaler. A greatspear with a warped blade in the shape of undulating flame. Remade by the forging arts of the realm of shadow, this weapon can be thrown by executing a strong attack, dashing strong attack, or mounted strong attack. Charge the attack to produce flame on impact.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
14 35 0 18 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
E C - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 85 Phys. Def. 48.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 32.0
Fire Atk. 102 Fire Def. 32.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 64.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 32.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 45

Spear of the Impaler Upgrades

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+2 Somber Smithing Stone 2 (1)
+3 Somber Smithing Stone 3 (1)
+4 Somber Smithing Stone 4 (1)
+5 Somber Smithing Stone 5 (1)
+6 Somber Smithing Stone 6 (1)
+7 Somber Smithing Stone 7 (1)
+8 Somber Smithing Stone 8 (1)
+9 Somber Smithing Stone 9 (1)
+10 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Spear of the Impaler requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Spear of the Impaler Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Spear of the Impaler cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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List of Weapon Types

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Ballista
Shields
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Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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