Elden Ring Soldier's Crossbow Builds

Weapons List

Soldier's Crossbow

Weapon Type:

Crossbow

Damage Type:

None

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	10	8
Scaling

Elden Ring Soldier's Crossbow is a Crossbow Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of None Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Soldier's Crossbow will require Strength 10, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Stats.

Description: A crossbow of simple make, usable by anyone, but lacking in both power and accuracy. Bolts must be equipped to use a crossbow.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	3.5	54	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

Soldier's 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 Soldier's Crossbow Guide using the links below.

Soldier's Crossbow Stats

Soldier's 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.

Soldier's Crossbow Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	54	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 Soldier's Crossbow Location in Elden Ring

The map and details below show where to find Soldier's Crossbow. Follow the marker for the fastest route.

Best Builds for Soldier's Crossbow in Elden Ring

Ranged builds with Soldier's Crossbow depend on ammo choice as much as stats. Strength (10 minimum) is your damage driver. The setups below cover the full loadout including arrow selection and talismans.

Soldier's 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

Soldier's Crossbow Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Soldier's 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

Enemies That Drop Soldier's Crossbow

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


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Godrick Foot Soldier	Stormhill - Saintsbridge, Deathtouched Catacombs Entrance, Highroad Cave Entrance	4.00%
Godrick Foot Soldier	Weeping Peninsula - Tower of Return	4.00%
Godrick Foot Soldier	Weeping Peninsula - Castle Morne	4.00%
Raya Lucaria Foot Soldier	Liurnia of the Lakes - Sorcerer's Isle West, East Belfry	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Altus Plateau - Altus Highway Junction	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Divine Tower of East Altus	4.00%
Castle Exile (Sword, Crossbow)	Stormveil Castle	2.00%
Castle Exile (Sword, Shield)	Stormveil Castle	2.00%
Castle Exile (Sword, Crossbow)	Mountaintops of the Giants - South Castle Sol, Snow Valley Ruins Overlook	2.00%