Hand Ballista

Hand Ballista

Attack	135 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	None
Requires	Str 30, Dex 14
Effect
Guard
Type	Ballista
Attack Type	None
Skill	Kick
FP Cost	-
Weight	10
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Hand Ballista is a Ballista in Elden Ring.

When to Use It

Early game. It is found around Weeping Peninsula, in the opening stretch of a run, so it is one of the first real upgrades you can carry.

Why Players Pick It

600 physical and 150 stamina damage at max on 10.0 weight: a third lighter than the Jar Cannon, and 30 Str, effectively 20. What makes it the practical pick is where it is: a chest atop the Forest Lookout Tower in the Weeping Peninsula, immediately west of the Bridge of Sacrifice. It is available before Margit and still relevant at the end of the game.

Upgrades

Ordinary Smithing Stones carry it all the way to +25, and because it is not a Somber weapon it will also hold a grease or a weapon buff, which is a damage source the unique blades simply do not have.

Build

It scales with nothing, so the Str 30 and Dex 14 it asks for is all the investment it wants. Any Ash of War and any affinity will sit on it, so its scaling can be re-cut towards whichever stat you are already levelling.

Notes

An unconventional ballistic device modelled on a weapon used to besiege castles. Only capable of firing greatbolts. Perfect for reckless acts such as storming a castle or facing an entire army alone.

How to Get Hand Ballista Guide

Found inside a chest at the top of the Forest Lookout Tower on the Weeping Peninsula, immediately west of the Bridge of Sacrifice from Limgrave.

Where to find Hand Ballista Location?

Map credit by Map Genie.

All Ballistas

Name	Image	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Range	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Hand Ballista		135 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	10	-30	-14	0	0	0	200	Kick
Jar Cannon		192 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	15	-34	-12	0	0	0	500	Kick