Elden Ring Light Crossbow Builds

Weapons List

Light Crossbow

Weapon Type:

Crossbow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 4


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	12	8
Scaling

Elden Ring Light Crossbow is a Crossbow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Light Crossbow will require Strength 12, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Stats.

Description: Ranged weapoon made from a bow fixed to a stock. Deals good damage and is simple to use, but requires reloading after firing. Bolts must be equipped to use a crossbow.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	4	58	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

Light Crossbow is a bottom-tier crossbow 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 Light Crossbow Guide using the links below.

Light Crossbow Stats

Light Crossbow is the weakest in its category as a crossbow. Base damage below gets modified by ammo type. Range determines how far you can engage.

Light Crossbow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	58	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 Light Crossbow Location in Elden Ring

Purchased from the Nomadic Merchant located in the Weeping Peninsula. Bring enough runes and it's yours without any combat. Check the map below for the fastest route.

Purchased from the Nomadic Merchant located in the Weeping Peninsula

Best Builds for Light Crossbow in Elden Ring

Ranged builds with Light Crossbow depend on ammo choice as much as stats. Strength (12 minimum) is your damage driver. The setups below cover the full loadout including arrow selection and talismans.

Light 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

Light Crossbow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Light Crossbow upgrades to +25 using Smithing Stones. The cost breakdown below shows exactly how many stones and runes you'll need at each reinforcement level.


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