Elden Ring Composite Bow Builds

Weapons List

Composite Bow

Weapon Type:

Light Bow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	15	15
Scaling	E	D

Elden Ring Composite Bow is a Light Bow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Mighty Shot). Composite Bow will require Strength 15, Dexterity 15, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Bow composited from a mix of Materials. Demands high attributes, and is tricky to wield, but is a fearsome tool when mastered.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	3	65	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Mighty Shot	Normal	0	Ready the bow, then pull the bowstring to its limit to enhance the power of the shot, penetrating the enemy's guard.

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

For ranged combat, Composite Bow is a bottom-tier light bow worth considering. Your arrow or bolt choice matters as much as the weapon itself. The damage numbers below are base values before ammo is factored in.

Navigate this Composite Bow Guide using the links below.

Composite Bow Stats

For a light bow, Composite Bow is the weakest in its category. These attack values are base only, and Dexterity scaling at D determines how much your stats boost the final number. Your actual DPS depends on what arrows or bolts you load.

Composite Bow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	65	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD
	Range Damage	29	TBD

Where To Find Composite Bow Location in Elden Ring

Composite Bow is sold at Nomadic Merchant. Check the map below for the merchant's exact position. Just need runes, no quest.

Best Builds for Composite Bow in Elden Ring

Composite Bow performs best as a light bow when you build around its scaling. Check the builds below for stat breakpoints and gear recommendations.

Composite Bow Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits
A	Holy Bow Build Class Samurai Bandit Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Black Bow Finger Seal Armor Silver Tear Mask Ruler's Mask Omenkiller Set Black Knife Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman Ritual Sword Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Golden Vow Blessing of the Erdtree Protection of the Erdtree Swarm of Flies Elden Stars Skills Ash of War Mighty Shot Ash of War Barrage
A	Magic Archer Build Class Samurai Bandit Prisoner Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Intelligence	Weapon Horn Bow Misbegotten Shortbow Lazuli Glintstone Sword Armor Exile Set White Reed Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman	Skills Ash of War Rain of Arrows Ash of War Mighty Shot
B	Ranged Archer Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Mind Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Light Bow Great Bow Armor Use Medium Armor Exile Set White Reed Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman	Skills Ash of War Barrage Ash of War Mighty Shot

Composite Bow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones max Composite Bow at +25. Ash of War swaps and affinity changes are supported. The weapon can't be buffed, but infusions compensate for that.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	170 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	204 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	238 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	272 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	306 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	340 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	374 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	408 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	442 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	476 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	510 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	544 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	578 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	612 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	646 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	680 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	714 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	748 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	782 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	816 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	850 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	884 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	918 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	952 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	986 Runes
Total	All Levels	14,450 Runes