Elden Ring Horn Bow Builds | Location, Stats

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Horn Bow

Weapon Type:

Light Bow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 4.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	10	14	12
Scaling	E	D

Elden Ring Horn Bow is a Light Bow Weapon that inflicts Physical and Magic Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Mighty Shot). Horn Bow will require Strength10, Dexterity 14, Intelligence 12, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Longbow made from animal horn. Wielded by the master hunters of the ancestral followers. Imbues arrows fired with magic damage. Reveals its true worth when used magic-infused arrows.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	N/A	4.5	65	30	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

Horn Bow is a high-tier light bow for players who want to deal damage from a safe distance. Ranged weapons shine in open-world exploration and boss fights where closing distance gets you killed. Check the stats below for its damage output.

Navigate this Horn Bow Guide using the links below.

Horn Bow Stats

Horn Bow is a top-tier option worth investing in as a light bow. Base damage below gets modified by ammo type, and Dexterity scaling at D determines how much your stats boost the final number. Range determines how far you can engage.

Horn Bow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	65	TBD
F	Magical Attack	30	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 Horn Bow Location in Elden Ring

Looted from a Corpse under the stairs leading to the Hallowhorn Grounds located in Siofra River. The map below marks the exact spot so you can grab Horn Bow without wandering.

Found in

Siofra River


Location	How To Get
Siofra River

Looted from a Corpse under the stairs leading to the Hallowhorn Grounds located in Siofra River

Best Builds for Horn Bow in Elden Ring

Ranged builds with Horn Bow depend on ammo choice as much as stats. Dexterity (14 minimum) is your damage driver. The setups below cover the full loadout including arrow selection and talismans.

Horn 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

Horn Bow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Horn Bow upgrades to +25 with Smithing Stones. You can swap Ashes of War and change the affinity, but greases and weapon buffs won't apply. Still plenty of build flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	240 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	288 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	384 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	432 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	528 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	576 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	672 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	720 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	768 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	816 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	864 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	912 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	960 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,008 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,056 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,152 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,248 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,296 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,344 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,392 Runes
Total	All Levels	20,400 Runes