Elden Ring Serpent Bow Builds

Weapons List

Serpent Bow

Weapon Type:

Light Bow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 5.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	15			11
Scaling	E	D			D

Elden Ring Serpent Bow is a Light Bow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Mighty Shot). Serpent Bow will require Strength 8, Dexterity 15, Arcane 11, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Arcane D, Stats.

Description: Malformed bow in the shape of a pair of poisonous snakes. Imbues arrows with poison through pagan magic, revealing its true worth when used with poison-infused arrows. Used by assassins known as the Formless Serpents.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	Imbues arrows with poison	5.5	75	0	0	0	0

Poison Weapons


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?

Attack Type:

Slash

For ranged combat, Serpent Bow is a weak light bow 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 Serpent Bow Guide using the links below.

Serpent Bow Stats

For a light bow, Serpent Bow is outclassed by most competitors. These attack values are base only, and Dexterity scaling at D determines how much your stats boost the final number. Your actual DPS depends on what arrows or bolts you load.

Serpent Bow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Attack	75	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 Serpent Bow Location in Elden Ring

To pick up Serpent Bow: Located in a Pool of Rot wiithin the Abandoned Cave Location. Follow the map below for the fastest route.


Location	How To Get
Caelid

Located in a Pool of Rot wiithin the Abandoned Cave Location

Best Builds for Serpent Bow in Elden Ring

Serpent Bow performs best as a light bow when you build around its scaling. Dexterity (15 minimum) is your damage driver. Check the builds below for stat breakpoints and gear recommendations.

Serpent 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

Serpent Bow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Serpent Bow maxes at +10. Mighty Shot can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	240 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	360 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	480 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	600 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	720 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	840 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	960 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,080 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,200 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,440 Runes
Total	All Levels	7,920 Runes