Longbow

Longbow

Attack	80 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex D
Requires	Str 9, Dex 14
Effect
Guard
Type	Bow
Attack Type	None
Skill	Mighty Shot
FP Cost	0 / 6 / 6
Weight	4
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Longbow is a Bow in Elden Ring.

The Longbow is made to fire arrows over great distances, and compared with a shortbow its arrows reach further and deal more damage. It is part of the Samurai's starting equipment, sold by the Twin Maiden Husks for 1,200 runes, and dropped by skeletal archers in catacombs. It is the earliest regular bow available and a good early-game ranged option once its requirements are met. It scales with Strength at E and Dexterity at D, accepts Ashes of War and keeps Mighty Shot by default.

Stats

The Longbow is the accessible strong bow, with 80 physical at +0 at 4.0 weight and low requirements. The Samurai starts with it, it can be bought early and longbow Skeletons drop it, so a character has close to the best bow attack in the class from the first hour and only needs to keep upgrading it.

How to Get Longbow Guide

Part of Samurai origin's starting equipment.
Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold for 1,200 Runes.
2% chance to be dropped by Skeletons wielding the longbow.

Where to find Longbow Location?

Longbow 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	84 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	89 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	93 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	98 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	103 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	107 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	112 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	117 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	121 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	126 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	131 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	135 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	140 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	144 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	149 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	154 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	158 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	163 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	168 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	172 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	177 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	182 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	186 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	191 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	196 Physical	Str D, Dex D

Skill

Mighty Shot costs 0 / 6 / 6 FP. The wielder takes an oblique archery stance, then draws the bowstring to its limit for a single powerful shot. Each arrow hits harder and flies farther than a normal shot and partly pierces through a raised guard, which also stretches out a supply of rare or status arrows. Stamina recovers much more slowly while the stance is held.

"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."

Builds

Archer Build

Beginner

Class	Bandit
Focus	Strength
Main Stats	Dexterity & Mind
Other Stats	Vigor & Endurance
Requires	14 Dexterity, 9 Strength
Weapon	Shortbow and Longbow
Armor	Light or medium weight
Skills	Barrage & Mighty Shot
Flasks	Split between HP and FP

Samurai Build

Beginner

Class	Samurai
Focus	Dexterity
Main Stats	Dexterity & Vigor
Other Stats	Endurance & Mind
Requires	15 Dexterity, 11 Strength
Weapon	Uchigatana and Longbow
Armor	Land of Reeds Set
Skills	Unsheathe & Mighty Shot
Flasks	Mostly HP and 1 or 2 FP

Notes

"Longbow made to fire arrows over great distances. Compared to a shortbow, arrows fired reach further and deal more damage. To use a bow, arrows must also be equipped."

All Bows

The table below lists all Bows in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Holy	Crit. Boost	Range	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Albinauric Bow	82 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	4.5	E 7	D 18	0	0	0	100	Mighty Shot
Black Bow	70 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	4	E 9	D 20	0	0	0	200	Barrage
Erdtree Bow	40 -	0 -	50 -	100 -	50	4	E 8	E 12	0	D 14	0	200	Mighty Shot
Horn Bow	65 -	30 -	0 -	100 -	50	4.5	E 10	D 14	E 12	0	0	100	Mighty Shot
Longbow	80 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	4	E 9	D 14	0	0	0	100	Mighty Shot
Pulley Bow	77 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	100	Mighty Shot
Serpent Bow	75 -	0 -	0 -	100 -	50	3.5	E 8	D 15	0	0	D 11	200	Mighty Shot