Elden Ring Heavy Crossbow Builds

Weapons List

Heavy Crossbow

Weapon Type:

Crossbow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 6.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	14	10
Scaling

Elden Ring Heavy Crossbow is a Crossbow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Heavy Crossbow will require Strength 14, Dexterity 10, and scales based on Stats.

Description: Heavy crossbow with iron limbs, increasing damage dealt. Commonly employed in the Shattering.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	6.5	64	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, Heavy Crossbow is a bottom-tier 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 Heavy Crossbow Guide using the links below.

Heavy Crossbow Stats

For a crossbow, Heavy Crossbow is the weakest in its category. These attack values are base only. Your actual DPS depends on what arrows or bolts you load.

Heavy Crossbow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	64	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 Heavy Crossbow Location in Elden Ring

Check the location guide below to track down Heavy Crossbow. The map pin shows the exact spot.

Best Builds for Heavy Crossbow in Elden Ring

Heavy Crossbow performs best as a crossbow when you build around its scaling. Strength (14 minimum) is your damage driver. Check the builds below for stat breakpoints and gear recommendations.

Heavy Crossbow 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

Heavy Crossbow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones bring Heavy Crossbow 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

Enemies That Drop Heavy Crossbow

List of enemies that drop the Heavy Crossbow weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Soldier of Godrick	Stormhill - Stormhill Shack, Stormveil Castle Entrance	2.00%
Raya Lucaria Soldier	Liurnia of the Lakes - Far West Gate Town, North Rose Church	2.00%
Raya Lucaria Soldier	Liurnia of the Lakes - Caria Manor	2.00%
Leyndell Soldier	North Atlus Plateau	2.00%
Leyndell Soldier	Altus Plateau - Mirage Rise; Mt. Gelmir - Bridge of Iniquity	2.00%
Leyndell Soldier	Leyndell, Royal Capital	2.00%
Leyndell Soldier	Altus Plateau - East Windmill Village, Highway Lookout Tower	2.00%
Radahn Soldier	Caelid - Fort Gael North	2.00%
Radahn Soldier	Caelid - Redmane Castle	2.00%
Radahn Soldier	Greyoll's Dragonbarrow - Fort Faroth	2.00%
Mausoleum Soldier	Liurnia of the Lakes - West of Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel; Bellum Highway - South of East Raya Lucaria Gate	2.00%
Mausoleum Soldier	Deeproot Depths	2.00%
Haligtree Soldier	Miquella's Haligtree	2.00%