Pest Thread Spears is a new incantation in Elden Ring, which was introduced with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This incantation summons a lost of sticky threads which are then shot forward in the form of spears towards the enemy, dealing massive damage.
In this guide, we will tell you how to acquire the Pest Thread Spears incantation and how you can use it to craft an amazing Faith build to kill major bosses with ease.
Pest Thread Spears Location in Elden Ring
Pest Thread Spears Incantation in Elden Ring can be looted from a corpse inside a cave near the Rauh Ancient Ruins.
Start from the Rauh Ancient Ruins West site of grace. Go left to enter the cave system. Follow the big stairs first to the left and then to the right to reach the elevator. Use the elevator to go up.
Leave the cave and travel forward to find another cave full of Scarlet Rot and Kindred of Rot enemies. Travel to the right side of the cave to find the Pest Thread Spears incantation.
You can also start from the Church of the Bud Entrance site of grace. Turn back and enter the cave system. Defeat the Kindred of Rot enemies to collect this incantation.
Pest Thread Spears Stats and Requirements
The Pet Thread Spears incantation in Elden Ring requires 26 Faith to cast, in addition to a good scared seal. It costs 28 FP and 29 Stamina. This incantation can be charged, which costs 38 stamina.
This incantation belongs to the Servant of Rots incantation family and requires 1 slot to prepare this spell. It deals 1.80 x Incant Scaling normally and 2.30 x Incant Scaling when charged in addition to 3 Stance damage.
You can also cast this incantation while riding Torrent, and it is enhanced 15% by using Godfrey’s Icon talisman.
Pest Thread Spears’ incantation deals massive damage to large enemies like the Elden Beast as each thread passes through the enemy, dealing massive damage to each piece of geometry. This makes the incantation one of the deadliest in Elden Ring.
Pest Thread Spears Best Build in Elden Ring
For this build, we will be using a fully upgraded Erdtree Seal to cast the Pest Thread Spears incantation. As this is an endgame build with a level 150+ character, distribute your skill points as follows.
- Vigor: 60
- Faith: 80
Equip the following talismans for this build.
- Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. Increases the attack power of each consecutive hit.
- Godfrey’s Icon. Increases the attack power of charged attacks and skills by 15%.
- Aged One’s Exultation. Madness in the vicinity increases attack power.
- Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman. Greatly increases the defense against physical attacks.
Mix the following crystal tears in the Flask of the Wondrous Physick.
- Thorny Cracked Tear. Increases the attack power of consecutive attacks.
- Bloodsucking Cracked Tear. Increases attack power at the cost of health.
Cast the following incantations before a fight.
- Golden Vow
- Howl of Shabriri (until madness sets in)
Equip the Black Dumpling Helm and Madding Hand to further increase the attack power with madness. You can also replace these gear items with the Rakshasa Armor to gain a further 8% increase in attack power at the cost of defense.
With this Pest Thread Spears build, you can melt any boss in seconds.
