Hand Ballista
Overview
- Category
- Ballista
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 10
- Damage type
- Bow
- Infusable
- No
- Hits per minute
- 12 E
- Overall tier
- C
Strengths
Ranged option for Strength builds, can situationally be powerful
Weaknesses
Awkward to use, ammo limited, outclassed by bows for most players
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Description
An unconventional ballistic device modeled 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.
Notes
The Hand Ballista weapon can be found at the following location:
At the top of the Forest Lookout TowerLandmark, south west of the Bridge of SacrificeGrace on the Weeping PeninsulaRegion. [Elden Ring Map here]
Weapon Skill: Kick
Cannot be infused with Ashes of War
Can't be buffed by Magic or Consumables
The Hand Ballista can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones
You cannot carry more than 20 Ballista Bolts at any given time.
While the Hand Ballista is stated to require 30 Strength to use, the actual requirement is only 20 Strength, as the weapon can only be fired two-handed.
You cannot shoot bolts while mounted. Instead you will physically hit with the weapon (comes with light and charged attacks).
Sell Value: 200
NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.
Other notes and player tips go here