Ansbach's Longbow

Weapon of Sir Ansbach. A longbow consisting of two bow bodies and two strings. Unusually for a longbow, it can be wielded similarly to a light bow provided that the wielder has the extraordinary dexterity demanded. This skill uses the bow held horizontally. Readies eight arrows at once, firing them in a fan-shaped arc.

Kill or assist Sir Ansbach during Needle Knight Leda's questline in Shadow KeepDungeon. NOTE: If you assist Hornsent against Leda, you will be unable to obtain this item until the next NG cycle. Ignoring these NPC questlines yields the same result. Weapon Skill: Fan Shot. This skill uses the bow held horizontally. Readies eight arrows at once, firing them in a fan-shaped arc. This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War. Can't be buffed by Magic or Consumables Ansbach's Longbow can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones. As its description implies, it has the Light Bow moveset similar to the Black BowBowll or assist Sir Ansbach during Needle Knight Leda's questline in Shadow Keep. NOTE: If you assist Hornsent against Leda, you will be unable to obtain this item until the next NG cycle. Ignoring these NPC questlines yields the same result. Weapon Skill: Fan Shot. This skill uses the bow held horizontally. Readies eight arrows at once, firing them in a fan-shaped arc. This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War. Can't be buffed by Magic or Consumables Ansbach's Longbow can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones. As its description implies, it has the Light Bow moveset similar to the Black Bow. This allows for a lot more opportunities to fire off shots. Works exceptionally well with Status proccing arrows such as Bloodbone Arrows. After acquiring the cookbook these can be made with Thin Beast Bones and Bloodroses. Bloodroses can be purchased for an unlimited supply from the Imprisoned Merchant at the Mohgwyn Dynasty MausoleumLandmark or from the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable HoldLandmark should his bell bearing be acquired.