Elden Ring Hand Ballista Builds

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Hand Ballista

Weapon Type:

Ballista

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 10


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	30	14
Scaling	?	?

Elden Ring Hand Ballista is a Ballista Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Hand Ballista will require Strength 30, Dexterity 14, and scales based on Strength ?, Dexterity ?, Stats.

Description: An unconventional ballistic device modeled on a weapon used to besiege castles. Only capable of firing greatbolts. Perfect for reckless acts such as storming a castle on facing an entire army alone.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	10	135	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

A ballista like Hand Ballista gives you options most melee players don't have. It's bottom-tier in the ranged category. The attack stats below represent base damage only, so your actual output depends on the ammo you're using.

Navigate this Hand Ballista Guide using the links below.

Hand Ballista Stats

Hand Ballista ranks the weakest in its category in the ballista category. Remember that ammo selection changes the final damage. Check the numbers below as your starting point.

Hand Ballista Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	135	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	50	TBD

Where To Find Hand Ballista Location in Elden Ring

Found at the top of the Forest Lookout Tower located in the Weeping Peninsula. No boss or purchase needed, just reach the spot. Map is below.


Location	How To Get
Weeping Peninsula	Located at the top of the Forest Lookout Tower, west of the Bridge of Sacrifice.

Found at the top of the Forest Lookout Tower located in the Weeping Peninsula

Best Builds for Hand Ballista in Elden Ring

Going full ranged with Hand Ballista requires different stat priorities than melee. Strength (30 minimum) is your damage driver. These builds show how to maximize your damage output from a distance.

Hand Ballista 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

Hand Ballista Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Hand Ballista follows the standard upgrade path to +25. Check the costs below to budget your Smithing Stones and runes.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	696 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	812 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	928 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	1,044 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	1,160 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,276 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,392 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,508 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,624 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,740 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,856 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,972 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	2,088 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	2,204 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	2,320 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	2,436 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	2,552 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	2,668 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,784 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	2,900 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	3,016 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	3,132 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	3,248 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	3,364 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,480 Runes
Total	All Levels	52,200 Runes

Last updated 2 years ago on June 19, 2024 by RankedBoost