I already thought the new thrown weapons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree were sick, but at least one of them also seems to have near-infinite range

Lina Portman3 days ago

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As shared by Elden Ring Media fan account X's “The Everything App,” Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's new ranged weapons are even cooler than we thought, with the box art boss Messmer's Impaler's Lance seemingly having a near-infinite range that allows for some trick shots in the open world.

The Spear of the Impaler has a pretty impressive war ash that replicates one of Messmer's most infuriating combos during his boss fight (see also the wimpy version of the Waterfowl Dance you can perform with the Hand of Malenia), but its real standout feature is its powerful attack, which throws the spear before it instantly returns to your hand. If you charge the throw, it will also unleash a blast of dark flames on impact.

This boss weapon is a little ridiculous #EldenRing #ShadowoftheErdtree #エルデンリング pic.twitter.com/K2lLu92owcJune 27, 2024

You would think that this weapon would have max range like the bows and spells of the Souls series, or even other new thrown weapons like the Smithscript daggers, but as you can see in the video from Elden Ring Media, this is simply not the case. Although the shots are difficult to land without an aiming reticule, they manage to completely annihilate certain enemies over hill and dale. There's also a deliciously slapstick element to the delay between each throw and impact, and I love how they brazenly pull out the spyglass to observe the carnage.

Does this have many practical applications for Shadow of the Erdtree's tougher fights? Not really, but East It's really cool to see it in action. Truly, Shadow of the Erdtree has some of the best weapons FromSoft has ever created, and even if spears aren't your thing, you'll find something to please you. While PCG Online Editor Fraser Brown swears by Dryleaf Arts, I love the Milady Light Greatsword paired with cold brew and Wing Stance War Ash.