Colossal WeaponChanged in 4 patchesVerified for build 25827938

Ghiza's Wheel

With its requirements met (Str 28 · Dex 18), Ghiza's Wheel reaches 566 attack rating at +10.

Reward: Inquisitor Ghiza · Volcano Manor

Attack rating (+10): 566
Scaling (+10): Str C · Dex C
Class: Colossal Weapon
Weight: 19
Requires: Str 28 · Dex 18
Skill: Spinning Wheel · FP 3
Passive: Causes blood loss buildup (70)
Upgrades with: Somber Smithing Stones (+10)

In-game description

Great iron wheel lined with flesh-flaying blades. Device of torture used by Inquisitor Ghiza. As the wheel spins it causes severe pain and blood loss.

The design was adopted for use as the iconic weapon wielded by Iron Virgins.

Attack rating by affinity 1

At Str 28 · Dex 18 · Int 10 · Fai 10 · Arc 10 (each stat at the weapon's requirement, 10 where it has none), one-handed.

Affinity	+0	Max	Damage at max	Scaling at max
Standard	197	566 +10	Physical 566	Str CDex CInt –Fai –Arc –

Try your own stats, two-handing and any upgrade in the AR calculator.

Attack rating by stat (Standard, +10)

Strength
Dexterity

Each line raises one stat from the requirement to 99 with the others held at the requirement; dashed lines are Strength's soft caps.

Show the numbers

Stat level	Strength	Dexterity
18	–	566
21	–	579
24	–	591
27	–	603
28	566	–
30	–	614
31	578	–
33	–	626
34	589	–
36	–	637
37	601	–
39	–	648
40	611	–
42	–	659
43	622	–
45	–	669
46	632	–
48	–	679
49	642	–
51	–	688
52	651	–
54	–	697
55	659	–
57	–	705
58	667	–
60	–	711
61	673	–
63	–	717
64	679	–
66	–	724
67	686	–
69	–	730
70	692	–
72	–	737
73	699	–
75	–	743
76	705	–
78	–	750
79	712	–
81	–	755
82	716	–
84	–	758
85	718	–
87	–	760
88	721	–
90	–	762
91	723	–
93	–	765
94	726	–
96	–	767
97	728	–
99	730	770

Stat	Soft caps	AR per point, by stretch	At 99
Strength	60, 80	28–60: +3.28 · 60–80: +2.15 · 80–99: +0.84	730 from 566
Dexterity	60, 80	18–60: +3.45 · 60–80: +2.15 · 80–99: +0.84	770 from 566

Soft caps are the breakpoints of the scaling curve the game assigns this weapon; past each one a point adds less (or, for some curves, more).

Attack rating by upgrade

At the weapon's requirements (Standard).

Show the numbers

Upgrade level	Attack rating
0	197
1	230
2	263
3	298
4	333
5	370
6	407
7	445
8	485
9	525
10	566

Blood loss 70 per hit at every upgrade level (Standard).

#17 of 20 colossal weapon weapons by attack rating

Dragon Greatclaw650 +10
Axe of Godfrey638 +10
Rotten Staff601 +10
Watchdog's Staff593 +10
Golem's Halberd581 +25
Ghiza's Wheel566 +10
Bloodfiend's Arm517 +25
Duelist Greataxe502 +25
Rotten Greataxe480 +25

Standard affinity at max upgrade, each weapon at its own requirements. A full bar is the class's strongest (Anvil Hammer, 822).

Moveset the game's own

Damage with Standard +10 at the stats above, before the enemy's defense; two-handed moves include two-handing's Strength bonus. MV (motion value) is the hit's share of attack rating (100 = all of it).

One-handed14can't be parried

Move	MV	Damage	Stance	Stamina	1st hit
R1 1Standard	100	566	14.4	20.5	0.77 s
R1 2Standard	102	578	14.4	20.5	0.87 s
R1 3Standard	108	612	14.4	20.5	0.93 s
R2Slash · 4 hits	43 + 43 + 43 + 103	1,315	14.4	30.7	—
Charged R2Slash · 4 hits	53 + 53 + 53 + 133	1,655	35.4	41	1.50 s
R2 2Slash · 4 hits	43 + 43 + 43 + 103	1,315	14.4	30.7	—
Charged R2 2Slash · 4 hits	53 + 53 + 53 + 133	1,655	35.4	41	1.50 s
Running R1Standard	105	595	14.4	24.6	0.77 s
Running R2Standard	120	680	14.4	30.7	0.73 s
Rolling R1Standard	90	510	14.4	16.4	0.63 s
Backstep R1Standard	95	538	14.4	16.4	0.77 s
Jumping R1Standard	107	606	14.4	16.4	0.53 s
Jumping R2Standard	130	736	24	30.7	0.63 s
Guard counterStandard	125	708	36	30.7	0.93 s

Two-handed14can't be parried

Move	MV	Damage	Stance	Stamina	1st hit
R1 1Standard	114	705	18.7	24.6	0.73 s
R1 2Standard	117	724	18.7	24.6	0.83 s
R1 3Standard	125	773	18.7	24.6	0.90 s
R2Slash	137	847	18.7	36.9	—
Charged R2Slash	180	1,113	36	49.2	1.50 s
R2 2Slash · 4 hits	48 + 48 + 48 + 113	1,590	17.4	36.9	—
Charged R2 2Slash · 4 hits	53 + 53 + 53 + 155	1,943	40.2	49.2	1.50 s
Running R1Standard	124	767	18.7	28.7	0.73 s
Running R2Standard	137	847	18.7	36.9	0.80 s
Rolling R1Standard	112	693	18.7	20.5	0.63 s
Backstep R1Standard	113	699	18.7	20.5	0.77 s
Jumping R1Standard	112	693	18.7	20.5	0.53 s
Jumping R2Standard	135	835	26.4	36.9	0.63 s
Guard counterStandard	143	884	39.6	36.9	0.87 s

Criticals2

Move	MV	Damage	Stance	Stamina	1st hit
BackstabStandard · 2 hits	52 + 168	1,247	0	25.6	0.53 s
RiposteStandard · 2 hits	53 + 210	1,490	0	25.6	0.83 s

Skill: Spinning Wheel2move names inferred

Move	MV	Damage	Stance	Stamina	1st hit
Skill (held)Standard · 8 hits	30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30	1,360	5.4	4.1	0.00 s
Skill (held)Standard · 10 hits	30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30	1,700	6.6	4.1	0.07 s

From the player's animation events, BehaviorParam_PC and AtkParam_Pc. First hit: seconds at normal speed from the start of the move's animation (uncharged R2s start from a released charge, so they show —). Criticals include the weapon's critical multiplier. * The elemental motion value differs from the physical one shown; the damage uses each.

By upgrade level (Standard)

Level	AR	Physical	Cost
+0	197	197	—
+1	230	230	Somber Smithing Stone [1] × 1
+2	263	263	Somber Smithing Stone [2] × 1
+3	298	298	Somber Smithing Stone [3] × 1
+4	333	333	Somber Smithing Stone [4] × 1
+5	370	370	Somber Smithing Stone [5] × 1
+6	407	407	Somber Smithing Stone [6] × 1
+7	445	445	Somber Smithing Stone [7] × 1
+8	485	485	Somber Smithing Stone [8] × 1
+9	525	525	Somber Smithing Stone [9] × 1
+10	566	566	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone × 1

From +0 to +10: 1 Somber Smithing Stone [1], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [2], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [3], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [4], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [5], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [6], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [7], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [8], 1 Somber Smithing Stone [9], 1 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Where to find Ghiza's Wheel

Rewards

Drop: Inquisitor Ghiza · Volcano Manor Map

Attack rating, patch by patch

At max upgrade, Standard affinity, every stat at 40: 682 in 1.02.1 → 696 in 1.17.3, changed by 1 patch.

1.09682 → 696 (+2.1%)

Rebuilt from the weapon's own patch history; upgrade and scaling-curve tables are taken as they are today.

Patch history 4

Every patch that changed its numbers, version by version.

1.03.1from 1.02.1
- Guard boost38→39
1.04.1from 1.03.3
- Physical guard negation58→73
- Guard boost39→48
Every changed value (3)
Value Before to After Change
Key changes 2
Physical guard negation 58 73 +15+26%
Guard boost 39 48 +9+23%
Defence and poise 1
Guard Stamina Multiplier 0 1 +1
1.09from 1.08.1
- Strength scaling40→42
- Dexterity scaling40→42
1.12.1from 1.10
Every changed value (1)
Value Before to After Change
Health, stamina and weight 1
Weapon Regain HP Amount 70 105 +35+50%

Value	Before	to	After	Change
Key changes 2
Physical guard negation	58	→	73	+15+26%
Guard boost	39	→	48	+9+23%
Defence and poise 1
Guard Stamina Multiplier	0	→	1	+1

Value	Before	to	After	Change
Health, stamina and weight 1
Weapon Regain HP Amount	70	→	105	+35+50%

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Overview

Class: Colossal Weapon
Weight: 19
Requires: Str 28 · Dex 18
Affinities: Standard
Game ID: 23100000