Spears

A very friendly weapon class for players new to Dark Souls, Spears allow you to attack while blocking with a shield, making them ideal weapons for a very cautious playstyle.

That isn’t to say Spears are purely defensive however, with common access to the aggressive Charge move and great reach, Spears are also good for striking enemies at long range and fading away from retaliation.

Spears are notable for being fairly difficult to parry due to their tough to read jabbing strikes. Though not as difficult as a Thrusting Sword, it’s something to keep in mind for PvP (and when facing humanoid foes armed with Spears).

Spears generally favor Dex, with most having relatively mild attribute requirements, though they do tend to skew a bit high in the weight department, so keep that in mind if you favor lightweight loadouts.

Arstor’s Spear

One of the curses that festered within the belly of the Greatwood, and a terrible weapon favored by Earl Arstor the Impaler.

The spear is enwreathed in rotten, heavily poisonous meat. Defeating foes restores HP.

Skill: Shield Splitter

Take a large step forward and make a single focused thrust to puncture enemy shields and inflict damage.

Found/Dropped: Rotted Greatwood Soul

	Thrust
	Shield Splitter / 16
	6.5
	118
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	33
	0
	D
	C
	-
	-
	11
	19
	-
	-
	Titanite Scale

Dragonslayer Spear

Cross spear associated with Ornstein the Dragonslayer. A weapon of the gods imbued with the strength of lightning.

Two-handed thrust utilizes the support of the cross and requires great might, but can pierce deep into the flesh of dragons, and send mere men flying.

Skill: Lightning Charge

Charge with spear at waist to enwreathe with lightning, then release bolts with final thrust.

Found/Dropped: Archdragon Peak

	Thrust
	Lightning Charge / 17 / 12
	9.5
	113
	0
	0
	70
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	C
	-
	D
	20
	20
	-
	-
	Twinkling Titanite

Dragonslayer Swordspear

A dragon hunting weapon from the age of the gods. The earliest form of the cross spear, serving as both sword and spear.

Its owner was the Nameless King and deific hunter of dragons. The swordspear is imbued with lightning, of which he was the heir.

Skill: Falling Bolt

Hold swordspear high in the air to summon fierce lightning that descends upon distant foes.

Found/Dropped: Nameless King’s Soul

	Standard/Thrust
	Falling Bolt / 20
	14.5
	128
	0
	0
	34
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	D
	-
	D
	16
	22
	-
	18
	Titanite Scale

Drang Twinspears

Paired spears of the Drang Knights, proclaimed descendants from the land known for the legend of the Linking of the Fire.

When the Drang Knights disbanded, they scattered across the lands as sellswords. They quickly became known for shieldless, aggressive tactics that struck fear in the hearts of men.

Skill: Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe. Use strong attack while charging to extend the length of the charge.

Found/Dropped: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley

	Standard/Thrust
	Charge / 13 / 9
	8.0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	D
	-
	-
	14
	20
	-
	-
	Titanite

Four-Pronged Plow

This four-pronged plow is shaped like a fist, and is a worker’s tool in the Undead Settlement.

Not originally intended for battle, but serves as a deadly weapon owing to its sharp points.

Skill: Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe. Only, it is important to have good footing.

Found/Dropped: Peasant Hollow

	Thrust
	Charge / 13 / 9
	6.5
	105
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	D
	-
	-
	13
	11
	-
	-
	Titanite

Gargoyle Flame Spear

Stone torch spear wielded by gargoyles of the Profaned Capital.

The Profaned Flame, which never goes out, imbues this weapon with a fire attack.

Skill: Kindled Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe, and use momentum to transition to a fiery strong attack.

Found/Dropped: Headless Gargoyle

	Thrust
	Kindled Charge / 13 / 15
	9.5
	103
	0
	90
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	E
	D
	E
	E
	15
	18
	9
	9
	Titanite

Golden Ritual Spear

A ritual spear presented to Darkmoon Knights before Sulyvahn claimed the title of Pontiff.

Can also be used as a staff. Sorceries cast using this weapon channel the wielder’s faith.

Skill: Steady Chant

Boost the strength of sorceries for a very short period.

Found/Dropped: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley

	Thrust
	Steady Chant / 9
	3.0
	73
	77
	0
	0
	0
	100
	20
	0
	0
	0
	E
	D
	-
	B
	10
	10
	18
	14
	Twinkling Titanite

Partizan

Spear with blade attached to broad point. Long reach, and can be used with shield up.

This weapon can utilize its blade for slicing attacks, and is generally adaptable to many situations, but in cramped quarters, its slices ricochet off walls.

Skill: Spin Sweep

Sweep foes in a large spinning motion, and utilize momentum to transition into an overhanded strong attack smash.

Found/Dropped: Undead Settlement

	Standard/Thrust
	Spin Sweep / 11 / 11
	6.5
	108
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	D
	-
	-
	14
	12
	-
	-
	Titanite

Rotten Ghru Spear

A crude, half-rotten curved spear.

Choice weapon of the blunt-horned Ghrus, descendants of the acolytes of Farron Keep.

The rancid tip is drenched in rotten waste, making it acutely poisonous.

Skill: Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe. Use strong attack while charging to extend the length of the charge.

Found/Dropped: Ghru

	Thrust
	Charge / 13 / 9
	5.5
	104
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	33
	0
	D
	D
	-
	-
	10
	12
	-
	-
	Titanite

Saint Bident

A silver bident decorated by a holy symbol, formerly wielded by Saint Klimt. He discarded this weapon, that draws upon one’s faith, on the day that he put his own faith behind him.

Skill: Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe. Use strong attack while charging to extend the length of the charge.

Found/Dropped: Cathedral of the Deep

	Thrust
	Charge / 13 / 9
	8.5
	98
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	E
	E
	-
	D
	12
	12
	-
	16
	Titanite

Soldering Iron

Branding iron used by the jailers prowling Irithyll Dungeon.

Press its searing tip against foes to inflict fire damage, and temporarily block Estus healing.

Skill: Charge

Hold iron at waist and charge at foe. Use strong attack while charging to extend the length of the charge.

Found/Dropped: Jailer

	Standard
	Charge / 13 / 9
	5.0
	39
	0
	96
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	D
	-
	-
	10
	12
	-
	-
	Titanite

Spear

Common short spear that allows attacking with shield up.

Spear attacks are centered on thrusting, but can inflict high damage when timed with the end of an enemy’s swing.

Skill: Shield Splitter

Take a large step forward and make a single focused thrust to puncture enemy shields and inflict damage.

Found/Dropped: Greirat

	Thrust
	Shield Splitter / 16
	4.5
	104
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	C
	-
	-
	11
	10
	-
	-
	Titanite

Tailbone Spear

Twisted spear cherished by the wretched, failed prisoners of Irithyll Dungeon.

Crafted from a feeble tailbone, and seen as a sign of the dragons. Their screams are oft heard inside the dungeon, as they naively mutilate their unworthy flesh.

Skill: Unleash Dragon

Thrust the spear to unleash the strength of dragons, similar to an ancient dragon weapon, only with its power tragically faded.

Found/Dropped: Wretch

	Thrust
	Unleash Dragon / 25
	4.5
	118
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	E
	D
	-
	-
	13
	15
	-
	-
	Titanite Scale

Winged Spear

A long-hilted spear with winged lugs. Long reach, and can be used with shield up.

Spear attacks are centered on thrusting, but can inflict high damage when timed with the end of an enemy’s swing.

Skill: Charge

Hold spear at waist and charge at foe. Use strong attack while charging to extend the length of the charge.

Found/Dropped: Unbreakable Patches/Shrine Handmaid

	Thrust
	Charge / 13 / 9
	6.0
	95
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	C
	-
	-
	12
	15
	-
	-
	Titanite

Yorshka’s Spear

This treasure, gifted to the Yorshka Church, is enchanted by a soporific spell, and was surreptitiously worshipped by Irithyll slaves.

As a weapon, it is part spear and part hammer, the former allowing thrusting, and the latter allowing strikes.

Skill: Pacify

With a prayer and an offering of this spear, temporarily wear down enemy FP.

Found/Dropped: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley

	Strike/Thrust
	Pacify / 25
	6.5
	98
	0
	0
	0
	0
	100
	0
	0
	0
	0
	D
	C
	-
	-
	18
	14
	-
	13
	Twinkling Titanite