Fextralife: Elden Ring Messmer Spear Build – How to Build a Fire Knight Impaler Guide (Shadow of the Erdtree)

Learn how to build a powerful Fire Knight Impaler build in Elden Ring with Fextralife's comprehensive guide.

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This blog post will summarize Fextralife’s video guide on building a Fire Knight Impaler in Elden Ring. The build focuses on using the Spear of the Impaler, a weapon obtained by defeating Mesmer the Impaler and using his remembrance back in Round Table Hole. The weapon deals both physical and fiery damage, with the fire damage being more prominent depending on the allocation of stat points between dexterity and Faith. While dexterity scales better overall, Faith affects the fire damage of the weapon skill, making it worth prioritizing to some extent. The video also discusses the throwing capability of the weapon, as well as the deadly weapon skill called Mesmer Assault.

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Spear of the Impaler is a powerful weapon obtained by defeating Mesmer the Impaler.
  • The weapon deals both physical and fire damage, with the fire damage being more prominent depending on stat allocation.
  • The weapon has a throwing capability, allowing players to throw it at enemies for ranged damage.
  • The weapon skill, Mesmer Assault, is a deadly combo attack that can be customized based on the number of button presses.

Building a Fire Knight Impaler

The video provides detailed information on building a Fire Knight Impaler in terms of stat allocation, weapon choice, and armor selection. The build focuses on prioritizing Faith to enhance the fire damage of the weapon, while still maintaining a good amount of dexterity for overall damage output. The video also suggests using specific Talismans and spells to further boost the build’s effectiveness, such as the Flame Grant Me Strength spell and the Fire Scorpion Charm.

Mesmer Assault Weapon Skill

The Mesmer Assault weapon skill is discussed in-depth in the video. It consists of a series of attacks, including a fire sweeping attack, a poke combo, and a plunging attack that deals massive damage. The skill allows players to customize their combos based on the number of button presses, providing flexibility in different combat situations. The video also highlights the significance of the fire sweep attack in terms of damage and range.

Talisman and Armor Selection

The video recommends specific Talismans and armor pieces for the Fire Knight Impaler build. The Her Tree Talisman is suggested for its compatibility with the Golden Vow Flame Grant Me Strength spell, which enhances both damage and defenses. The video also mentions the option of using the Fire Knight Seal and Mesmer spells for an incantation-focused build. In terms of armor, the Fire Knight set is recommended, with the addition of the Winged Serpent Helmet for a damage boost to fire Knight skills. The video acknowledges the trade-off of lower Poise with this armor setup and suggests the Bull Goat’s Talisman for reaching the desired Poise threshold.