Caiaphas wasn't truly interested in his lance, only in a broad sense to avoid taking an actual hit, more interested in hitting him. He wasn't so evil as to aim directly for him or the mount, but didn't want to tip his hand early either. So he also let the lance dip and weave a bit, though not as much, keeping it aimed a bit low and to the side, like he was trying to tag Elwyrr's thigh. As they approached, he told Whisper to brace, and then aimed for the center of Elwyrr's shield, before using his own shield to deflect the lance suddenly aimed at his shoulder to the side.