Is Mog’s Spear (Ash of War) still good?

[LLoyd Christmas]

Trying to catch back up on Eldin Ring and really never have fully beat it. Last I played was a Sorcery build and it was fun, but looking for a solid and fun bleed build that isn’t the typical dual Scavengers jump attack swords.

Should note, I tried the backhand blades and beast claws, and it was fun, it kind of felt like it was more of a 1v1 build, and might be looking for more of a AoE bleed build.

With that said, is the blood ritual AoW still good from Mog’s spear and is there anything from the DLC that could make it better? Otherwise open to any other bleed suggestions!

Thank you kindly

[Lichtgestalt]

I can't think of anything bleed that is AoE in the way Mohg's spear is. There are some new bleed weapons in the dlc. But the spear is probably still the best for AoE.

If you want to make it more interesting you can also use the bloodflame incantations. Maybe add some dragon communion incantations. dragon communion seal scales with arcane.

There is also a new sorcery with bleed buildup in the dlc. Might be worth checking out. It's called Impenetrable Thorns. Requires 24 faith.

[LLoyd Christmas]

Thanks. Will check it out.

As far as increasing the AoW damage on Mog’s Spear, what all increases that AoW damage?

I know Shard of Alexander and blood lords exaltation does, (only two talisman I know of), but for stat wise, does more Arcane stat boost that AoW further, or even the other stats that scale?

Again, thanks

[Lichtgestalt]

AoW damage scales with arcane. Strength and dex are only for physical damage (plain melee attacks). Arcane also increases bleed buildup. The AoW deals fire damage. So you can boost that with everything that increases fire damage. I can think of Flame Grant me Strength, Fire Scorpion Charm and Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear in physick flask.

[LuckyCheshire]

The Bloodfiend's Arm is arguably the strongest weapon in the game now if set up right. Uncommonly for a Bleed build, the optimal setup is built around charged heavy attacks. It's a weird weapon, but incredibly good.

The Bloodfiend's Fork is also worth a look for having very good Bleed buildup on what amounts to a pretty basic spear. Good for powerstancing.

Originally posted by Lichtgestalt:

I can't think of anything bleed that is AoE in the way Mohg's spear is.

The Bloodfiend's Sacred Spear (yes there are a lot of Bloodfiend weapons) is nearly identical to Mohg's Spear. The devs tried to create a tradeoff between the weapons by making the BSS have greater range but weaker damage, but Mohg's just blows it out of the water. Makes the weapon kind of pointless actually. Don't use it.

[Modus]

Yes! Mohg's spear is very good and very fun!

[Fineous🔥]

Bloodboon ritual? Yeah! It ignores reality (roofs and walls) and melts everything without tons of hemorrhage resistance. Victims get stunned after every bleed proc and the AOE range is AMAZING.....Just look

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2878280251

[𝑀𝓊𝑔𝑒𝓃]

Yes

[𝑀𝓊𝑔𝑒𝓃]

Originally posted by Fineous🔥:

Bloodboon ritual? Yeah! It ignores reality (roofs and walls)

Just as Miyazaki intended

[LLoyd Christmas]

Awesome thank you, will try it all out :)