The Gavel of Haima is a devastating glintstone sorcery in Elden Ring that allows intelligence-based characters to unleash heavy physical-like impact through magical means. Unlike traditional ranged spells, this ability summons a massive ethereal greathammer that slams down on target groups to break enemy stance and control crowds. Players seeking to diversify their magical arsenal will find that acquiring this spell requires solving a unique puzzle hidden within Liurnia of the Lakes.
Where to Find the Gavel of Haima in Elden Ring
To acquire the Gavel of Haima, players must travel to the northeastern region of Liurnia of the Lakes and enter the Converted Fringe Tower. The entrance to the tower is sealed by a magical barrier that requires a specific interaction to unlock. Once inside the unsealed tower, players can climb to the top treasure chest to loot both the Gavel of Haima and the Cannon of Haima sorceries.
Solving the tower puzzle requires players to perform the Erudition gesture while wearing any Glintstone Crown headpiece. The gesture is obtained by giving a spare Academy Glintstone Key to Throps at the Church of Irith. Equipping a crown like the Karolos or Olivinus Glintstone Crown while gesturing in front of the sealed door unlocks the path upward.
Spell Requirements and Core Stats
The Gavel of Haima demands 25 Intelligence to cast and occupies a single memory slot on your spell setup. It costs 22 FP and 38 stamina per cast, making it relatively efficient for the massive area control it offers during battle. The spell inflicts significant magic damage across a wide point of impact and generates a surrounding shockwave.
One of the key strengths of this sorcery is its ability to flatten smaller, humanoid targets and stagger incoming hostiles. Additionally, the spell allows for a follow-up strike, enabling mages to chain consecutive hammer slams rapidly. This combination of poise damage and hyper-armor makes it exceptionally useful when trading blows in tight spaces.
Strategic Combat Applications and Build Synergies
While many sorceries focus on long-range projectile damage, the Gavel of Haima acts as a powerful defensive tool for spellcasters caught in close quarters. The heavy stance pressure it exerts can repeatedly pancake aggressive knights and push back hordes of surrounding enemies. Combining this spell with staves that boost glintstone sorceries or casting speed further enhances its reliability.
Mages can also leverage the spell in Player versus Player encounters to catch opponents off guard during offensive pushes. Its wide arc and heavy hyper-armor make it difficult for incoming attackers to interrupt the casting animation successfully. Integrating the Gavel of Haima into an Intelligence build offers a versatile melee option without requiring heavy stat investment into Strength.
