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Spears in Elden Ring are great at closing the distance between enemies. Equipping spears with a thrusting Ash of War can further extend their range and effectiveness in combat. Great spears are akin to colossal weapons in the game, and they tend to have slower attack speeds but deal massive damage.

The Barbed Staff-Spear is a unique Great Spear added to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The spear also doubles as a staff, allowing you to deal holy damage to enemies. The guide below will help you discover the location of this spear and provide additional details on its statistics.

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Where To Get Barbed Staff-Spear In Elden Ring

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The Barbed Staff-Spear is awarded to players upon defeating the mini-boss Jori, Elder Inquisitor. He is located in the challenging Darklight Catacombs. Accessing this area can be tricky, but it shouldn't pose a problem if you've already reached the Abyssal Woods region.

  1. From the Catacombs entrance, go straight and take the first right, then left.
  2. Follow the linear path until you reach the stairs; go down and take a right.
  3. Descend two ladders and another staircase in your path.
  4. Take the lift down, then take the right staircase, followed by a left staircase.
  5. Continue straight until you encounter another lift; take it.
  6. Proceed straight, avoiding projectiles, and sprint towards the giant enemy, then turn left.
  7. Use a zigzag pattern to dodge attacks.
  8. Continue straight, and pull down a lever at the end.
  9. Return to the enemy's location and enter the newly opened area behind it.
  10. Climb the ladder on your left and head straight.
  11. Jump down and move left until you find another lift.
  12. Descend down and go straight until you see a yellow mist.
  13. Pass through the mist and defeat the mini-boss to obtain the Barbed Staff-Spear.

Remember to dodge the array of golden arcs and equip your best gear, as he won't go down easily.

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Barbed Staff-Spear Overview & Requirements

Attributes Required

Level

Strength

14

Dexterity

18

Faith

22

Greatstaff of Jori, elder inquisitor. The tip bristles with golden barbs symbolic of the inquisition's torture, allowing one to wield the staff as a greatspear. Attacks deal holy damage, and potency increases with faith.

The Barbed Staff-Spear features a unique skill called Jori’s Inquisition. You likely were on the receiving end of it during the Jori, Elder Inquisitor boss battle. This skill allows you to unleash an array of Golden Arcs that deal damage to enemies. The skill is chargeable, meaning holding down the button generates additional arcs. It costs only 4 FP to use, so feel free to spam it.

Unfortunately, the Barbed Staff-Spear cannot be infused with an Ash of War, but it can be upgraded to +10 using Somber Smithing Stones.