Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The Dragon Cult School of Incantations in Elden Ring has always been pretty strong. It has quick-casting damage Incantations such as Lightning Spear or Lightning Strike, it has support Incantations with Electrify Armament or Dragonbolt Blessing, and it even has gigantic AoE-type Incantations with Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike or Dragonbolt of Florissax. But now, with The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, there’s another addition that’s pretty universally beloved.

However, actually obtaining this Incantation in the Lands of Shadow is pretty involved in more ways than one. So, to help players round out their collection of Dragon Cult Incantations, let’s take a deep look at Knight’s Lightning Spear as an Incantation and where it can be found in Elden Ring.

Updated December 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Buchalter: The Scorpion River Catacombs aren’t the most memorable location in the Lands of Shadow, not by a long shot. However, they do hold one of the best Incantations in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC inside them. And, like most other catacombs in this game, there’s a specific gimmick found throughout these crypts. In the Scorpion River Catacombs, it’s Deathblight and Giant Cannon Imps. That said, as long as you follow our guide, you should be able to get the Knight Lightning Spear with relative ease, so let’s go over where it can be found in-depth.

Knight Lightning Spear Overview

Stats, FP Cost, & Requirements

Out of all the Incantations and Magic Schools in Elden Ring, the Dragon Cult Incantations are probably the most well-rounded school/category. Anyone who likes Dragon-related magic will be very happy with their options in this game, regardless of whether they go for Incantations or Sorceries. And, Knight’s Lightning Spear is a fantastic addition to this school, as it basically functions as a better (albeit riskier) Lightning Spear. It has a longer windup and it costs more FP than the standard Lightning Spear, but in exchange, you get all these additional smaller Lightning Spears that follow after your initial thrown bolt.

In all honesty, it’s pretty much a direct upgrade to the default Lightning Spear, and it even seems like the multiple spears that it throws can sometimes confuse enemy AI and cause them to just tank this Incantation to the face instead of dodging it. So, while the Scorpion River Catacombs can be pretty rough to clear, this Incantation is more than worth the effort for anyone with enough Faith.

Knight Lightning Spear Incantation Location Guide

Buried Deep in Some Deadly Catacombs

To get this Incantation, you’ll first need to find the Scorpion River Catacombs, and that’s a whole adventure in of itself. First, you’ll want to reach the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace, which our Rauh Ruins Map Fragment guide goes over in-depth. From this Grace, you’ll want to:

Actual Incantation Location

It’s a Bit of a Trek

Now that’s only half the battle, as you’ll basically need to get most of the way through these Catacombs to get this Incantation. The trick in this Catacomb is the spectral Basilisk Eyes that come from these Basilisk Statues which quickly fill your Deathblight meter as they look at you. Make sure to bring some Rejuvenating Boluses (or a specific Talisman) to trivialize this status effect, and if you forget you can find some in the Catacombs too. Keep progressing until you climb a ladder and reach this large open area with a bridge and a pair of Spectral Basilisk eyes to your left. From here:

From here, you can continue exploring the Scorpion River Catacombs to go up against the Death Knight at the end of it, or you can leave, the choice is yours. But, you got what you came for, the Knight’s Lightning Spear, and you’ll quickly find that it was worth all the effort.

Everything Else In The Scorpion River Catacombs

Some Glovewort, Some Gear, & The Death Knight’s Axe

There are quite a few items you can find in the rest of the Scorpion River Catacombs. In fact, we actually have a full walkthrough guide that goes over where to find everything of importance.

That said, out of everything you can acquire in the Scorpion River Catacombs, the Knight’s Lightning Spear Incantation is probably the best, with the Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe taking a close second, and the Cerulean Amber Medallion +3 sitting in a comfortable third place. Still, for those who want a quick checklist of everything in these Catacboms, we’ve made a quick reference list below: