Shortbow

Shortbow

Attack	65 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex E
Requires	Str 8, Dex 10
Effect
Guard
Type	Light Bow
Attack Type	None
Skill	Barrage
FP Cost	2
Weight	2.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Shortbow is a Light Bow in Elden Ring. It is an early find in Limgrave.

The Shortbow is a small bow made to fire arrows over great distances in rapid succession, and it is well suited to use on horseback. It is the starting bow of the Bandit, sold for 600 runes by the Nomadic Merchant southeast of Coastal Cave in Limgrave, and dropped by bow-wielding Marionette Soldiers. It needs only 8 Strength and 10 Dexterity, scales equally in both, and accepts Ashes of War, with Barrage as its default skill. It is one of the earliest Barrage bows and fires easily while galloping, which also makes it handy for hunting animals. It suits any character that wants an early ranged option, before a stronger bow comes along.

Stats

The Shortbow is the light bow to simply upgrade. It costs almost nothing in stats or runes, comes with Barrage, and sits within a few points of the class leader at max upgrade, so hunting for a better light bow gains very little, and the Bandit can carry the same bow from the first minute to the end.

How to Get Shortbow Guide

Starting weapon for the Bandit.
Purchased for 600 Runes from the Nomadic Merchant southeast of Coastal Cave, beneath the collapsed structure.
2% chance to be dropped by Marionette Soldiers wielding them.

Where to find Shortbow Location?

Shortbow map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it uses ordinary Smithing Stones, up to +25.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	68 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	72 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	76 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	80 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	83 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	87 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	91 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	95 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	98 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	102 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	106 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	110 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	114 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	117 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	121 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	125 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	129 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	132 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	136 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	140 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	144 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	147 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	151 Physical	Str E, Dex E
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	155 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	159 Physical	Str D, Dex D

Skill

Barrage costs 2 FP. The wielder turns sideways into a horizontal archery stance, then fires an arrow with each attack input in very rapid succession. Each shot costs a small amount of FP and deals less damage than a normal shot, but the much higher rate of fire makes up for it. Movement slows to a walk and stamina recovers far more slowly while the stance is held.

"Archery skill using a bow held horizontally. Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see."

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

Notes

"A small bow for firing arrows from a distance. 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."

All Light Bows

The table below lists all Light Bows in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Crit. Boost	Range	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Sell Price	Skill
Composite Bow	65 -	100 -	29	3	E 15	D 15	200	Mighty Shot
Harp Bow	62 -	100 -	29	2	E 9	E 9	200	Barrage
Misbegotten Shortbow	68 -	100 -	25	3	D 16	E 8	100	Barrage
Red Branch Shortbow	65 -	100 -	29	2.5	E 8	D 16	100	Barrage
Shortbow	65 -	100 -	29	2.5	E 8	E 10	100	Barrage