| Stat | Str | Dex | Int | Fai | Arc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires | 28 | 18 | |||
| Scaling | D | D |
Elden Ring Ghiza's Wheel is a Colossal Weapon Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Spinning Wheel). Ghiza's Wheel will require Strength 28, Dexterity 18, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.
Description: Great iron wheel lined with flesh-flaying blades. Device of tortie used by Inquisitor Ghiza. As the wheel spins it causes sever pain and blood loss. The design was adopted fo use as the iconic weapon wielded by Iron Virgins.
| Tier | Passive | Wgt | Phy | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Causes blood loss buildup (70)
| 19 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skill | Type | FP Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Wheel | Unique | 3 | Strike the wheel against the ground to set it spinning at top speed |
You don't need a top-tier bleed weapon to make blood loss work. Ghiza's Wheel is a low-tier colossal weapon that adds reliable buildup to your attacks. For Quality builds, it can be a solid choice until you find something you like better.
Ghiza's Wheel Stats
As a pure physical colossal weapon, Ghiza's Wheel is below average compared to alternatives. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. And blood loss buildup on every hit.
| Rank | Stat | Base | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Physical Attack | 156 | TBD |
| F | Magical Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Fire Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Lightning Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Holy Attack | 0 | TBD |
| F | Attack Crit | 100 | TBD |
| Rank | Stat | Base | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | Physical Guard | 58 | TBD |
| D | Magical Guard | 43 | TBD |
| D | Fire Guard | 43 | TBD |
| D | Lightning Guard | 43 | TBD |
| D | Holy Guard | 43 | TBD |
| E | Guard Boost | 38 | TBD |
Where To Find Ghiza's Wheel Location in Elden Ring
Drop from Phantom Inquisitor Ghiza located in Volcano Manor. Once you win the fight, Ghiza's Wheel is a guaranteed reward. The map below shows the encounter location.
| Location | How To Get |
|---|---|
| Drop from Inquisitor Ghiza in Volcano Manor. |

Drop from Phantom Inquisitor Ghiza located in Volcano Manor
Locations ListBest Builds for Ghiza's Wheel in Elden Ring
Quality builds get the most out of Ghiza's Wheel's colossal weapon moveset. Strength (28 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.
| Tier | Build | Equipment | Skills/Spells/Spirits | Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ghiza's Spinning Wheel
Class
Stats
Primary: Strength
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
| Weapon
Armor
Talisman
| Spirits
Skills
Spinning Wheel | Items
|
| A | Glass Cannon Melee Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
Armor
Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor
Talisman
| Skills
| |
| B | Diablo Style Barbarian
Class
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Vigor
Secondary: Dexterity
| Weapon
Armor
Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor
Talisman
| Skills
| |
| B | Whirlwind Warrior Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Vigor
Primary: Endurance
Secondary: Dexterity
Secondary: Strength
| Weapon
Armor
Talisman
| Skills
| |
| E | Starter Vagabond Build
Class
Stats
Primary: Strength
Primary: Vigor
Secondary: Endurance
| Weapon
Armor
Use Heavy Armor
Talisman
| Skills |
Best Builds To UseGhiza's Wheel Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring
Ghiza's Wheel takes Somber Smithing Stones to reach +10. No Ash of War swaps, no buff compatibility. You're committing to Spinning Wheel and the weapon's base stats.
| Level | Material | Rune Cost |
|---|---|---|
| +1 | Somber Smithing Stone [1] | 960 Runes |
| +2 | Somber Smithing Stone [2] | 1,440 Runes |
| +3 | Somber Smithing Stone [3] | 1,920 Runes |
| +4 | Somber Smithing Stone [4] | 2,400 Runes |
| +5 | Somber Smithing Stone [5] | 2,880 Runes |
| +6 | Somber Smithing Stone [6] | 3,360 Runes |
| +7 | Somber Smithing Stone [7] | 3,840 Runes |
| +8 | Somber Smithing Stone [8] | 4,320 Runes |
| +9 | Somber Smithing Stone [9] | 4,800 Runes |
| +10 | Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | 5,760 Runes |
| Total | All Levels | 31,680 Runes |
Upgrades List
Prelate's Inferno Crozier
Watchdog's Staff
Great Club
Envoy's Greathorn
Duelist Greataxe
Axe of Godfrey
Dragon Greatclaw
Fallingstar Beast Jaw
Giant-Crusher
Troll's Hammer
Rotten Staff
Rotten Greataxe
