The Guardian’s Swordspear, a weapon that excels with Dexterity, is the favored choice of the Erdtree Guardians in Elden Ring. These skilled combatants roam the Lands Between, particularly around the locations hosting Minor Erdtrees.
This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining this halberd and provide tips on how to farm it effectively for a Dexterity-focused build.
Where to Find the Guardian’s Swordspear
You can acquire the Guardian’s Swordspear as a drop from the Erdtree Guardians, with a low drop rate of just 2% for every 100 discovery points.
The guardians are frequently found near the Minor Erdtree in the Weeping Peninsula (eastern Limgrave) and around the Minor Erdtree Church located in the Altus Plateau.
This church contains six Erdtree Guardians, and you can reach it by heading southeast from Leyndell, the Royal Capital.
Since the Guardian’s Swordspear is a rare drop, you’ll need to defeat these guardians multiple times and rest at a nearby Site of Grace to respawn them.
Guardian’s Swordspear: Stats and Requirements
To wield the Guardian’s Swordspear, you must have at least 17 Strength and 16 Dexterity. The weapon has E scaling for Strength and C scaling for Dexterity.
This halberd can be enhanced with various Ashes of War and consumables like Grease, and it can also be imbued with magic.
It can be upgraded to +25 using Smithing Stones, dealing a hefty 340 Physical damage at maximum level, with its scaling becoming A when enhanced with the Keen upgrade.
The unique skill associated with the Guardian’s Swordspear is Spinning Slash, and you can sell this weapon for 200 Runes to any merchant in the game. The weapon weighs 9 and shares its attack patterns with Loretta’s War Sickle.
Best Build for Guardian’s Swordspear: Is It Worth It?
The Guardian’s Swordspear ranks among the top Dexterity weapons in Elden Ring, making it suitable for a range of elemental builds. For this guide, we’ll focus on a Lightning Guardian build.
For optimal performance, upgrade the Guardian’s Swordspear to +25 with the Keen path. The recommended Ash of War for this build is Thunderbolt.
This build operates effectively at level 150, and the suggested distribution of your stat points is as follows:
- Vigor: 50
- Endurance: 30
- Dexterity: 50
- Faith: 60
For your off-hand, equip the Gravel Stone Seal upgraded to +25. As for armor, consider using the Night’s Cavalry set.
Here are some Talismans to include in your build:
- Shard of Alexander (boosts skill attacks)
- Ritual Sword Talisman (increases attack power when HP is full)
- Lightning Scorpion Talisman (enhances lightning attack damage)
- Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman (increases physical damage reduction)
For the Flask of Wondrous Physick, mix these cracked tears:
- Faith Knot Crystal Tear (boosts faith)
- Lightning Shrouding Crack Tear (boosts lightning damage)
Take advantage of these spells to enhance your build:
