Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow

Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow

Attack	68 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	None
Requires	Str 14, Dex 16
Effect
Guard
Type	Crossbow
Attack Type	None
Skill	Kick
FP Cost	0
Weight	5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	200

Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow is a Crossbow in Elden Ring.

Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow is a black crossbow with a long stock built for sniping, the weapon of Crepus, who served the Two Fingers from the shadows of the Roundtable as head confessor. It sits behind the first Imp Statue seal in the Roundtable Hold, opened with one Stonesword Key, and comes with a stack of Black-Key Bolts. It has a much longer range than other crossbows. It does not scale with any attribute and cannot be buffed or infused. It suits a stealthy low-level build that wants a long-range opener.

Stats

Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow has the longest reach among crossbows at 47 against 42 for the rest, which helps it pick off targets from safer ground. It pairs with Black-Key Bolts for scarlet rot buildup, and it can be collected before the first main boss, so it serves as an early sniping and rot tool.

How to Get Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow Guide

Found inside a chest beyond the first seal room accessed with a Stonesword Key within the Roundtable Hold.

Where to find Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow Location?

Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Somber Smithing Stones take it up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	85 Physical	-
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	102 Physical	-
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	119 Physical	-
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	136 Physical	-
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	153 Physical	-
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	170 Physical	-
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	187 Physical	-
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	204 Physical	-
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	221 Physical	-
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	238 Physical	-

Skill

Kick costs 0 FP. The wielder plants a high front kick that pushes the enemy back and deals enormous stamina damage to anyone guarding, breaking the guard of nearly any shield. The kick itself deals little damage and costs no FP. The Divine Bird Warrior Greaves boost it.

"Push an enemy back with a high kick. Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance. Sometimes a simple tool is the most effective."

Builds

Roundtable Assassin Build

Class	Confessor
Main Stats	Dex/Fth
Other Stats	Vig/Mnd/End (18 Endurance for med. Load)
Requires	20 Faith, 16 Dexterity, 14 Strength
Weapon	Ornamental Straight Swords (R1), Miséricorde
Shield	Wooden Greatshield (L1), Finger Seal (L2), Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow (L3)
Armor	Confessor Set
Skills	Assassin's Gambit, Poison Moth Flight
Spells	Two Fingers Incantations, namely: Assassin's Approach, Darkness, Rejection, Shadow Bait, Lord's Aid, Lord's Heal
Flasks	Mostly Crimson Flasks, 1/2 Cerulean Flasks

Notes

"Black crossbow featuring a long stock. Used for sniping, it has a very long range. Weapon of Crepus, who served the Two Fingers from the shadows of the Roundtable as the head confessor."

All Crossbows

The table below lists all Crossbows in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Crit. Boost	Range	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Sell Price	Skill
Arbalest	69 -	0 -	100 -	42	6	-18	-12	0	100	Kick
Crepus's Black-Key Crossbow	68 -	0 -	100 -	47	5	-14	-16	0	200	Kick
Full Moon Crossbow	50 -	50 -	100 -	42	4	-10	-10	-14	500	Kick
Heavy Crossbow	64 -	0 -	100 -	42	5.5	-14	-10	0	100	Kick
Light Crossbow	58 -	0 -	100 -	42	4	-12	-8	0	100	Kick
Pulley Crossbow	65 -	0 -	100 -	42	4	-16	-16	0	100	Kick
Soldier's Crossbow	54 -	0 -	100 -	42	3.5	-10	-8	0	100	Kick