Great Bows of Elden Ring: 6 Most Powerful & How to Get Them

In the vast and unforgiving realm of Elden Ring, archers who wield the formidable Great Bows command the battlefield with unmatched precision and devastating power. Here's a comprehensive guide to the 6 most potent Great Bows and how to acquire them:

1. Lion Greatbow

• Damage: 289
• Weight: 16.0
• Location: Obtained by defeating Leonine Misbegotten in Castle Redmane

The Lion Greatbow boasts the highest base damage among all Great Bows, making it a formidable choice for decimating enemies from afar. Its massive weight requires substantial strength to wield effectively.

2. Horn Bow

• Damage: 250
• Weight: 13.0
• Location: Found within the Leyndell Sewers

The Horn Bow offers a balance of damage and weight, making it an agile and versatile option. Its unique design allows for more rapid shots, enabling archers to quickly dispatch multiple targets.

3. Pulley Crossbow

• Damage: 235
• Weight: 15.0
• Location: Crafted at a Smithing Table with the Pulley Crossbow Schematic (sold by the Isolated Merchant at the Hermit Village)

Unlike traditional Great Bows, the Pulley Crossbow fires bolts instead of arrows, granting it a distinct advantage in piercing heavily armored foes. Its low weight enhances mobility, making it ideal for hit-and-run tactics.

4. Serpent Bow

• Damage: 220
• Weight: 12.0
• Location: Looted from the Wormface enemies in Mt. Gelmir

The Serpent Bow excels at wielding the unique Serpent Arrows, which inflict Poison status on targets. Its lightweight design allows for quick movement, enabling archers to easily evade enemy attacks while applying devastating debuffs.

5. Golem Greatbow

• Damage: 205
• Weight: 20.0
• Location: Found in a chest on the rooftops of Raya Lucaria Academy

The Golem Greatbow is a colossal weapon with exceptional range and impact. Its immense weight demands great strength to wield, but its slow rate of fire is compensated by its devastating power against large enemies.

6. Black Bow

• Damage: 192
• Weight: 10.0
• Location: Looted from the Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss in the Stormfoot Catacombs

The Black Bow embodies stealth and precision. Its lightweight design makes it the most agile Great Bow, enabling archers to silently assassinate targets from afar. Its unique Night's Thorn Arrows inflict additional damage to nocturnal creatures.

Strategies for Utilizing Great Bows in Elden Ring

• Maintain a safe distance from enemies to avoid melee combat.
• Use terrain and cover to your advantage, ambushing enemies from concealed positions.
• Infuse arrows with elemental effects, such as Fire or Lightning, to enhance damage against specific enemies.
• Upgrade your Great Bow and arrows at Smithing Tables to maximize their potential.

FAQs

• Q: What is the best Great Bow for beginners?

• A: The Horn Bow offers a balanced approach with good damage, weight, and handling.

  

• Q: How do I obtain the Pulley Crossbow Schematic?

• A: Purchase it from the Isolated Merchant at the Hermit Village in Limgrave.

• Q: Where can I farm Serpent Arrows?

• A: Wormface enemies in Mt. Gelmir drop a significant number of Serpent Arrows.

• Q: What are the benefits of using the Black Bow?

• A: The Black Bow grants unparalleled stealth and precision, making it perfect for scouting, assassinations, and hunting nocturnal enemies.

• Q: How do I upgrade my Great Bow and arrows?

  

• A: Visit Smithing Tables and use Smithing Stones or Arrowhead Cracked Crystals (for arrows) to enhance their stats.

• Q: What stats increase my Great Bow damage?

• A: Dexterity and Strength both boost Great Bow damage, with Dexterity being more significant for rapid firing bows like the Horn Bow.