The First Berserker: Khazan – The Best Spear Build (Armor Sets, Weapons, Stats, & Skills)

If you’re like me and are a big fan of the spear in The First Berserker: Khazan, there are a couple excellent sets for the mid- and late-game that are absolutely essential in putting together the best spear build. You’ll want to incorporate the Deep Shadow Set early, as these set pieces are available much sooner than the set you’ll want to use after defeating some of the later bosses. However, the Crushed Dreams set is the best spear option, and becomes available after defeating Maluca, one of the most difficult bosses you have to beat before unlocking Khazan’s Phantom power.

The spear is a fast, piercing weapon that features the Moonlight Stance, which gives Khazan afterimage effects and has some of the best guard-breaking skills in the game. Spears are good for a range of situations and enemy types, and can defeat any of the many bosses in First Berserker: Khazan. All three weapon types scale with particular stats as well, with the spear’s main stats being Proficiency and Willpower. Overall, the spear build is straightforward once you gain access to the core gear sets to be able to craft various items at the Blacksmith in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Best Gear For A Spear Build In First Berserker: Khazan

The Deep Shadow Set Is Ideal For Mid-Game Spear Builds

The Deep Shadow Set consists of six different pieces and features a Spear as the completed set piece. The pieces include the Deep Shadow Helm, Deep Shadow Pauldrons chest piece, the Deep Shadow Gauntlets, Deep Shadow Leggings, and Deep Shadow Shoes, and finally the Formless Warrior’s Spear. The set includes some excellent bonuses for a spear focus. The Formless Warrior’s Spear has a fixed attribute that gives you the Skyfall assault skill.

The 90% Guard Penetration increase is extremely useful for bosses such as Volbaino, and will help deplete stamina in the fight against Rangkus and Maluca as well. The overall increase to Assault and Frontal Assault attacks synergize extremely well with the skills you’ll be incorporating in your build. Finally, the six-piece set bonus increases damage for your Afterimage Thrust, which will be employed regularly against all types of enemies. You can pick up the Deep Shadow Scroll to craft items in the set during the Devoured Village mission in El Ravaca Village.

The Crushed Dreams Set Is Ideal For Late-Game Spear Builds

While the Deep Shadow Set is excellent, the Crushed Dreams Set takes things up a notch, with a seven set-piece bonus. This set is more powerful and includes a ring as well, Elamein’s Ring, but this item cannot be found by defeating enemies – it can only be crafted once you acquire the Crushed Dreams Scroll during the Transcendental Sword bonus mission in Darion Castle. Aside from the ring, the pieces include the Crushed Dreams Spear, Mask, Pauldrons, Wristguards, Leggings, and Gaiters.

The best part of this set is easily the lightning enhancements. With three set pieces equipped, the Crushed Dreams Spear will deal 15 lightning damage per hit. With four, you’ll increase electrocution damage by 15%, and with five pieces equipped you can grant Khazan Lightning attributes for 10 seconds after a brink guard. Finally, you’ll learn Furious Drive with seven set pieces equipped, which is an excellent Shrewd spear skill. The Crushed Dreams spear has a fixed attribute that increases damage for ten seconds on a brink guard.

Best Skills & Stats For A Spear Build In Khazan

Spears Scale With Willpower & Proficiency

In terms of stats, you’ll want to invest in the main Spear-scaling options. The best stat for spears is Proficiency, which also increases maximum health (slightly), attack damage, stamina damage, and decreases dodge stamina cost. You’ll want to spend most of your points here and in Endurance to make sure you have the stamina available for dodges and guarding. Secondary scaling for spears is through Willpower, which increases stamina recovery, and decreases guard stamina damage taken.

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In terms of the best skills for Spears, you’ll absolutely want to take Moonlight Stance and Full Moon for the various afterimage effects and Crimson Strike, which is a brutal attack finisher that deals incredible damage to elite enemies and bosses. Spiral Thrust, Crescent Strike, and Eagle Wind are personal favorites for best skills, though you’ll want to take the full arsenal of skills once you level up high enough. Endurance and Rod Smite are good defensive skills for spears, while the Assault tree is a must-have as early as possible.

Overall, the best spear build for Khazan has two great options for gear and equipment throughout your progression, the Deep Shadow Set and Crushed Dreams Set. Both of these offer unique effects and will take your spear skills to the next level. Spears depend on Proficiency and Willpower, as well as high Endurance. The spear skills in The First Berserker: Khazan are all amazing, with a few clear winners for early options as you track down better gear and start to level your stats.

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