The summary of ‘Halberds are the Best Weapon in Elden Ring – Elden Ring All Halberds Breakdown’

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In this part of the video, the focus is on explaining why halberds are considered the best weapon in Elden Ring. Key points include discussing the pros and cons of halberds, such as their longer reach, ability to make enemies flinch, and high attack ratings versus their slower attack and block counter speeds. Various play styles for using halberds are also described, indicating their versatility.

Specific attention is given to the Gargoyle’s Black Halberd, detailing its pros, such as high attack rating and unique physical and holy damage, and its cons, including poor scaling and resistance issues against end-game bosses. The inability to change its Ash of War is noted as a significant drawback. The recommended stat distribution for optimal use is around 50 strength, faith, and dexterity.

00:03:00

In this segment of the video, the focus is on the strengths and weaknesses of different halberds in Elden Ring. Firstly, a strength faith weapon is discussed, highlighting its high attack rating and suitability for NG+ playthroughs, and recommending the use of the Clawmark Seal for incantations or a great shield for block counters. Next, the Ripple Crescent Halberd is reviewed, noted for its light weight, arcane scaling, and long reach but criticized for its low attack rating. It is advised to balance between arcane and faith attributes rather than focusing solely on arcane for optimal damage. Lastly, the Golden Halberd is mentioned as having a unique R2 attack, the highest attack rating among halberds, and good strength scaling, but criticized for its heavy weight.

00:06:00

In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on the characteristics and performance of two weapons in *Elden Ring*: the Golden Halberd and the Dragon Halberd.

For the Golden Halberd, it is highlighted that:
1. Its Ash of War, Golden Bow, is less effective than the spell.
2. It deals significant holy damage, which many end-game bosses resist.
3. It has one of the highest attack ratings, especially considering its relatively light weight.
4. Optimal performance comes around 55 Strength and 45 Faith.
5. The weapon allows for a jump attack build using two halberds that can buff mid-combat.
6. Recommended pairing with the Gargoyle’s Black Halberd.
7. Suitable for hybrid builds with high Strength and Faith.
8. Suggested use with a great shield and appropriate Ash of War to mask its weaknesses.
9. Good candidate for higher playthroughs (NG+).

For the Dragon Halberd, key points include:
1. It thrusts with R1 attacks and deals physical damage.
2. Average weight and reasonable strength and dexterity requirements.
3. The Spinning Slash buffs it with ice lightning for 20 seconds, adding significant lightning damage and frost buildup.
4. High attack rating when buffed but average when not.
5. Found relatively early by defeating the Dragonkin Soldier in Siafra River.
6. Quality scaling makes it effective in NG+ and beyond.
7. Effective use of the Spear Talisman due to thrusting R1 attacks.
8. Drawbacks include short length and tendency for R1 attacks to miss moving enemies.
9. Comparable to the Dragon Scale Blade with easier and more frequent use of Spinning Slash, making it a top choice among halberds when buffed.

00:09:00

In this segment, the video discusses the optimal usage and build strategies for two unique halberds in Elden Ring: an unnamed halberd and Loretta’s Warsicle. It highlights that for the unnamed halberd, the ideal stats are 55 strength and 45 dexterity, making it more of a quality scaling weapon. It’s recommended to pair it with another cold-infused halberd or use it two-handed with the spear talisman for thrusting attacks.

Loretta’s Warsicle is described as having fast, angled swings, dealing both physical and magic damage. Pros include decent strength and dexterity scaling, exceptional reach, and fast attack speed. However, its location near the game’s end limits its use to new game plus. It also has lower damage output with Loretta’s Slash compared to other halberds and doesn’t benefit well from a spellblade build. The suggested build is 45 strength, 55 dexterity, and 20 intelligence, recommending two-handed usage or pairing with a great shield for effective block counters. The weapon excels in mounted combat due to its wide attack angle and faster attack speed compared to other weapon types.

00:12:00

In this part of the video, the discussion centers on the commander’s standard halberd in Elden Ring, highlighting its unique characteristics and strategic uses. It thrusts with its R1 attack and has a heavy weight of 11.5, requiring significant strength and dexterity to wield. The weapon’s pros include its long range, the ability to buff damage and defenses by 20% with the Rallying Standard skill, and effectiveness in successive playthroughs. However, it has a brief 30-second buff duration, a long animation time making it hard to use mid-combat, and lower attack ratings when unbuffed. For optimal use, it is recommended to employ a jump attack playstyle, use the Carrion Filigreed Crest to reduce FP cost, or pair it with a great shield for enhanced defense. The video then transitions to discussing the regular halberd, noting its early availability, lightweight, and the advantage of piercing damage with the R1 thrust.

00:15:00

In this segment, the speaker discusses using the spear talisman to boost damage for certain halberd attacks. They highlight a specific halberd with a unique R1 attack that benefits from heavy scaling when used two-handed and suggest splitting attributes between strength and faith to optimize damage and incantation effectiveness. They compare it to the Banished Knight’s Halberd, noting its superior quality scaling and moveset for players not focusing on faith. Next, they describe the Banished Knight’s Halberd, lauding its long reach, weight, and physical damage, while acknowledging its lower attack rating with most infusions. The Lucerne is mentioned for its unique R2 attack, light weight, and ability to deal chip damage through blocks, though it is short and has a lower attack rating compared to other halberds.

00:18:00

In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around various weapons, particularly their suitability for PvP and PvE scenarios, move sets, and infusion options. The vulgar militia’s chatel and the glaive are highlighted, with the former being praised for its shield-piercing capabilities and PvP utility, though it’s considered less effective against the fewer blocking enemies in PvE. The glaive is noted for its high attack rating, length, and early-game availability, making it a versatile choice despite its lack of unique features. The vulgar militia’s chatel and glaive are also compared in terms of damage and effectiveness with different infusions like fire, lightning, and cold.

00:21:00

In this segment, the video discusses various halberds in Elden Ring, highlighting their pros, cons, and ideal build usages. The featured weapons include:

1. **Vulgar Militia Saw**:
– Pros: Has native bleed buildup, making it great for status effect builds; allows dual wielding; mid-range damage among halberds.
– Build Tips: Effective in jump attack builds focused on status effects; pair with Ashes of War like Blood Tax; combine with cold, poison, or bleeding effects.

2. **Guardian Sword Spear**:
– Pros: High dexterity scaling and attack rating; fast R1 attacks; easy to farm early in the game; well-rounded and infusible.
– Build Tips: Best for keen dexterity builds and weapon skills like Thunderbolt; maintains high damage one-handed, suitable for paired use with shields; excels in R1 attack speed and jump attack builds.

3. **Gargoyle’s Halberd**:
– Pros: High attack rating, especially with heavy infusion; shares default halberd moveset.
– Cons: Heavy weight, shortest reach among halberds; found later in the game.
– Build Tips: Comparable to Knight Rider Glaive in damage, slightly better with heavy infusion.

These detailed evaluations aim to guide players in selecting and optimizing halberds based on their playstyle and build preferences.

00:24:00

In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on various halberds in Elden Ring, specifically the Gargoyle’s Halberd, Nightrider Glaive, and Pest’s Glaive.

– **Gargoyle’s Halberd** is recommended for its standard damage, useful against enemies resistant to slash damage. It benefits from fire, heavy, or cold infusions with strength scaling, and a strength-faith build for flexibility and future-proofing into NG+.

– **Nightrider Glaive** has a high attack rating, early availability, and unique overhead strike. It’s heavy and requires significant strength and dexterity. It’s ideal for single-target damage and benefits from a strength-faith hybrid build for continued use into NG+.

– **Pest’s Glaive** is the lightest halberd and available early in the game but has a low attack rating and short reach. Recommended for a bleed-focused build with occult infusion and Sapoku for triggering bleed effects.

The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts and additional tips on using halberds in the comments.