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Arbalest

Weapon Type:

Crossbow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 6


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	18	12
Scaling

Elden Ring Arbalest is a Crossbow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Arbalest will require Strength 18, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Stats.

Description: Large crossbow made from composite materials. One of the largest of all bolt.firing devices. Its limbs are more pliable than metallic ones, allowing bolts fired from this weapon to pierce even forged of steel.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	6	69	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Kick	Normal	0	Push an enemy back with a high kick.Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance.

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Slash

For ranged combat, Arbalest is a weak crossbow 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 Arbalest Guide using the links below.

Arbalest Stats

For a crossbow, Arbalest is outclassed by most competitors. These attack values are base only. Your actual DPS depends on what arrows or bolts you load.

Arbalest Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Attack	69	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	42	TBD

Where To Find Arbalest Location in Elden Ring

Head to Stormveil castle to pick up Arbalest. No boss fight needed, just exploration. Check the map below for the route.


Location	How To Get
Limgrave

On top of one of the outer walls of Stormveil Castle

Best Builds for Arbalest in Elden Ring

Arbalest performs best as a crossbow when you build around its scaling. Strength (18 minimum) is your damage driver. Check the builds below for stat breakpoints and gear recommendations.

Arbalest 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

Arbalest Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones bring Arbalest to +25. The table below breaks down the material and rune cost per level so you can plan your upgrades.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	288 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	384 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	432 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	528 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	576 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	672 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	720 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	768 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	816 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	864 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	912 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	960 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,008 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,056 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,104 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,152 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,248 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,296 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,344 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,392 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,440 Runes
Total	All Levels	21,600 Runes