Greatbow

Greatbow

Attack	125 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 20, Dex 20
Effect
Guard
Type	Greatbow
Attack Type	None
Skill	Through and Through
FP Cost	9
Weight	10
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Greatbow is a Greatbow in Elden Ring. It shows up mid-run, in the Altus Plateau.

The Greatbow is an enormous bow larger than any man, which cannot be drawn with any ordinary level of strength but fires shots of extraordinary force, and it can only fire great arrows. It sits in a chest at the top of the Highway Lookout Tower in the Altus Plateau, and bow-wielding knights such as Redmane Knights, Leyndell Knights, Mausoleum Knights and Black Knights can also drop it. It is the greatbow that accepts Ashes of War most freely, taking Through and Through, Rain of Arrows and Igon's Drake Hunt in its standard affinity, though it cannot be buffed. It scales with Strength and Dexterity at D and has one of the lowest Strength requirements of its class, which makes it a ranged option even for Dexterity builds. It suits Strength, Dexterity or Quality builds that want a heavy ranged tool.

Stats

The Greatbow sits just behind the Golem Greatbow at 125 physical while weighing 10.0 against 14.5, and it is one of only two greatbows that accept a different Ash of War. For most builds that trade makes it the better pick, since it keeps nearly all of the damage while freeing equip load for armor.

How to Get Greatbow Guide

Found inside a chest on top of the Highway Lookout Tower located in northeastern Altus Plateau.
4% chance to drop from various bow-wielding Knights.

Where to find Greatbow Location?

Greatbow map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	132 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	139 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	146 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	154 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	161 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	168 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	175 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	183 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	190 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	197 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	204 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	212 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	219 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	226 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	233 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	241 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	248 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	255 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	262 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	270 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	277 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	284 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	291 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	299 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	306 Physical	Str D, Dex D

Skill

Through and Through costs 9 FP. The wielder takes an oblique stance with the greatbow, then twists the bowstring to fire a mighty great arrow that pierces through every enemy in its path. The shot hits harder than a normal one and costs FP each time, which makes it ideal for corridors or enemies lined up together.

"Powerful archery skill using a greatbow held in an oblique stance. Ready the greatbow, then twist the bowstring to fire a mighty greatarrow that can penetrate through enemies."

Builds

Blazing Bushido Build

Class	Samurai
Level	100
Focus	Strength, Dexterity
Main Stats	Strength & Dexterity
Other Stats	Vigor & Mind
Requires	22 Dexterity, 18 Strength, 15 Faith, 10 Arcane
Weapon	Nagakiba, Greatbow, Finger Seal
Armor	Any that still allows med roll
Talismans	Ritual Sword Talisman, Blessed Dew Talisman, Arrow's Sting Talisman, Carian Filigreed Crest
Skills	Unsheathe & Rain of Arrows
Spells	Bloodflame Blade & Flame Grant me Strength
Flasks	Mostly HP, some FP

Notes

"Enormous greatbow larger than any man. Can not be drawn with any ordinary level of strength, but the force of its shots is extraordinary. A greatbow can only fire great arrows."

All Greatbows

The table below lists all Greatbows in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Holy	Crit. Boost	Range	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Erdtree Greatbow	60 -	65 -	100 -	50	11	E 20	E 14	D 14	200	Through and Through
Golem Greatbow	130 -	0 -	100 -	50	14.5	D 24	E 18	0	200	Through and Through
Greatbow	125 -	0 -	100 -	50	10	D 20	D 20	0	200	Through and Through
Lion Greatbow	120 -	0 -	100 -	50		D 22	D 18	0	100	Radahn's Rain