Elden Ring Inquisitor's Girandole Builds

Weapons List

Inquisitor's Girandole

Weapon Type:

Spear

Damage Type:

Pierce

Weight: 7.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	18	15
Scaling	D	D		D

Elden Ring Inquisitor's Girandole is a Spear Weapon that inflicts Physical and Fire Damage in the form of Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Charge Forth). Inquisitor's Girandole will require Strength 18, Dexterity 15, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Faith D, Stats.

Description: Instrument of torture used on nobles behind the curtain at the Volcano Manor of Mt. Gelmir. Its numerous spikes pierce the flesh, then singe the wounds with flame. The smell of burnt blood induces despair in the victim. A candlestick conveived by a thorough mind.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	Causes blood loss buildup (50)	7.5	102	0	66	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Charge Forth	Normal	13	Quickly charge forward with the armament at the hip, carrying the momentum into a thrust Hold to cover a greater distance.

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

Bleed is the strongest status effect in the game, and Inquisitor's Girandole is one of the best ways to apply it. This spear sits comfortably at the top of the bleed weapon hierarchy. You'll see it in nearly every optimized build guide for a reason.

Navigate this Inquisitor's Girandole Guide using the links below.

Inquisitor's Girandole Stats

This spear deals split physical and Fire damage. Inquisitor's Girandole is a top-tier option worth investing in, and the two-check calculation means resistant enemies reduce your effective output. Plus blood loss buildup on every hit.

Inquisitor's Girandole Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	102	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
B	Fire Attack	66	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Inquisitor's Girandole Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	56	TBD
F	Magical Guard	28	TBD
D	Fire Guard	43	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	28	TBD
F	Holy Guard	28	TBD
E	Guard Boost	37	TBD

Where To Find Inquisitor's Girandole Location in Elden Ring

Look for Inquisitor's Girandole in Mt. Gelmir. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau	Drop from the Abductor Virgins.

Best Builds for Inquisitor's Girandole in Elden Ring

The builds below use Inquisitor's Girandole as a spear centerpiece for Quality builds. Strength (18 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Inquisitor's Girandole Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	God of Blood Build Class Warrior Vagabond Samurai Bandit Wretch Stats Primary: Arcane Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear Eleonora's Poleblade Rivers of Blood Medium Shield Dragon Communion Seal Armor White Mask Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Shard of Alexander Godfrey Icon Marika's Soreseal	Spells Golden Vow Skills Bloodboon Ritual Corpse Piler
A	Frenzied Flame Madness Build Class Prophet Confessor Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Vyke's War Spear Fingerprint Stone Shield Dragon Communion Seal Armor Silver Tear Mask Talisman Godfrey Icon Ritual Sword Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Fire Scorpion Charm	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Spells The Flame of Frenzy Frenzied Burst Unendurable Frenzy Howl of Shabriri Golden Vow Flame Grant me Strength Skills Bloodhound's Step	Items Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear Faith-knot Crystal Tear Stanching Boluses
A	Frostbite Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Hero Stats Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Clayman's Harpoon Glintstone Staff Brass Shield Armor Haima Glintstone Crown Hierodas Glintstone Crown Spellblade Set Cuckoo Knight Set Talisman Magic Scorpion Charm Carian Filigreed Crest Greatshield Talisman	Spells Scholar's Shield Magic Glintblade Greatblade Phalanx Skills Ash of War Ice Spear Ash of War Carian Retaliation
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash

Inquisitor's Girandole Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Inquisitor's Girandole maxes at +10. Charge Forth can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	430 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	645 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	860 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	1,075 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,290 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	1,505 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	1,720 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,935 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	2,150 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,580 Runes
Total	All Levels	14,190 Runes