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All about Light Bows in Elden Ring
By FIRUIN
Guide with information about Light Bows in Elden Ring and its expansion Shadow of the Erdtree
   
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Category: Achievements, Co-op, Loot, Maps or Levels, Multiplayer, Secrets, Story or Lore, Weapons
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Guide Index
Overview
Light Bow in Elden Ring 
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Composite Bow 
Harp Bow 
Misbegotten Shortbow 
Red Branch Shortbow 
Shortbow 
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Bone Bow 
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Sorting light bows 
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Light Bow in Elden Ring
There are 6 light bows in Elden Ring, 1 of which can be obtained from the DLC, namely:

    Base game
    Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Composite Bow
  • Harp Bow
  • Misbegotten Shortbow
  • Red Branch Shortbow
  • Shortbow
  • Bone Bow
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Composite Bow
    Composite Bow

Bow composited from a mix of materials.

Demands high attributes, and is tricky to wield, but is a fearsome tool when mastered.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
15
15
Dexterity
15
28
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
65
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
3
29
20
2
Common


    Ash of War
    Mighty Shot
  • 6 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 1,53x Damage
    • 3x Stamina damage
    • 3x Poise damage
    • 99x Guard attack
    • 1,7x Status correctin
    • 50% Bypass blocking

  • ALLOW the change
Archery skill performed from an oblique stance.
Ready the bow, then pull the bowstring to its limit to enhance the power of the shot, penetrating the enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Can be purchased from a Nomadic Merchant located north of Bellum Church for 3500 runes.

Harp Bow
    Harp Bow

Bow fashioned from a minstrel's harp. Sonorous tones still resound when firing arrows.

Troubadours sing tales of champions, both in the honorable service of the Erdtree, and the one who spurns honor for blasphemy.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
9
12
Dexterity
9
15
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
62
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
2
29
20
2
Rare


    Ash of War
    Barrage
  • 2 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 0,8x Damage
    • 0,8x Stamina damage
    • 0,8x Poise damage
    • 0,75x Status correction

  • PREVENT the change
Archery skill using a bow held horizontally.
Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Somber Smithing Stones (up to +10)


How to get it?

First, you need to pick up the painting in the Shaded Castle.




Then you need to move to the location indicated by the painting.

There will be a ghost painter in that place, from which you can take the desired item.

Misbegotten Shortbow
    Misbegotten Shortbow

Shortbow wielded by Winged Misbegotten. Fine fur clings to it.

Designed to inflict additional damage by sacrificing range.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
16
26
Dexterity
8
14
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
68
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
3
25
20
2
Common


    Ash of War
    Barrage
  • 2 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 0,8x Damage
    • 0,8x Stamina damage
    • 0,8x Poise damage
    • 0,75x Status correction

  • ALLOW the change
Archery skill using a bow held horizontally.
Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Random drop from Misbegotten armed with this weapon.

The easiest enemy is in Castle Morne.

The chance of dropping this item — 2%.

Red Branch Shortbow
    Red Branch Shortbow

Shortbow of polished red wood. Fashioned by a master craftsman and wielded by pages.

A bow which requires dexterity rather than strength to master.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
8
14
Dexterity
16
26
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
65
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
2,5
29
20
2
Common


    Ash of War
    Barrage
  • 2 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 0,8x Damage
    • 0,8x Stamina damage
    • 0,8x Poise damage
    • 0,75x Status correction

  • ALLOW the change
Archery skill using a bow held horizontally.
Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Random drop from Page armed with this weapon.

The easiest enemy is in Tombsward Ruins.

The chance of dropping this item — 4%.

Shortbow
    Shortbow

Small bow made to fire arrows over great distances. Other than its ability to fire off arrows in rapid succession, it is also well-suited for use on horseback.

To use a bow, arrows must also be equipped.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
8
17
Dexterity
10
17
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
65
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
2,5
29
20
2
Common


    Ash of War
    Barrage
  • 2 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 0,8x Damage
    • 0,8x Stamina damage
    • 0,8x Poise damage
    • 0,75x Status correction

  • ALLOW the change
Archery skill using a bow held horizontally.
Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Can be purchased from a Nomadic Merchant located near the Coastal Cave for 600 runes.




Random drop from Marionetter armed with this weapon.

The easiest enemy is near the Converted Tower.

The chance of dropping this item — 2%.

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Bone Bow
    Bone Bow

A crude shortbow fashioned from sickly bone.

A medium for spirit-calling, and a product of the ancient hexing arts of the tower.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
8
18
Dexterity
11
22
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type

Damage value

Physical
66
Fire
Magic
Thunder
Holy
Weight
Distance
Stamina damage
Poise damage
Item rarity
3
29
20
2
Rare


    Ash of War
    Rancor Shot
  • 3 FP
  • Launches a projectile that deals:
    • 0,9x Damage
    • 0,9x Stamina damage
    • 0,8x Poise damage
    • 0,75x Status damage

  • PREVENT the change
Imbue arrows with vengeful spirits, before firing off a barrage. Imbued arrows chase down foes as they cut through the air.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

On a corpse in a dead-end room in Belurat, where a giant scorpion hangs over a corpse.

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Sorting light bows
Rarity

    Common
    Rare
  • Composite Bow
  • Misbegotten Shortbow
  • Red Branch Shortbow
  • Shortbow
  • Bone Bow
  • Harp Bow


Weight

    2
    2,5
    3
  • Harp Bow
  • Red Branch Shortbow
  • Shortbow
  • Bone Bow
  • Composite Bow
  • Misbegotten Shortbow


Range

    25
    29
  • Misbegotten Shortbow
  • Bone Bow
  • Composite Bow
  • Harp Bow
  • Red Branch Shortbow
  • Shortbow


Damage (sorted by Physical)

Weapon name
Damage: Physical
Damage: Magic
Damage: Fire
Damage: Lightning
Damage: Holy
Harp Bow
62
Shortbow
65
Red Branch Shortbow
65
Composite Bow
65
Bone Bow
66
Misbegotten Shortbow
68


Correction (sorted by DEX)

Weapon name
Correction STR
Correction DEX
Correction INT
Correction FTH
Correction ARC
Misbegotten Shortbow
26
14
Harp Bow
12
15
Shortbow
17
17
Bone Bow
18
22
Red Branch Shortbow
14
26
Composite Bow
15
28


Correct Type

    Standard (0)
    Unique (2200)
  • Bone Bow
  • Composite Bow
  • Misbegotten Shortbow
  • Red Branch Shortbow
  • Shortbow
  • Harp Bow
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