Shortbow
Overview
- Category
- Light Bow
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 2.5
- Damage type
- Bow
- Infusable
- Yes
- Overall tier
- C
Strengths
Basic ranged option for Dexterity builds early on
Weaknesses
Outclassed by longbows and greatbows later in the game
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Description
Small bow made to fire arrows over great distances. 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.
Notes
The Shortbow weapon can be found at the following location:
Starting Equipment for the Bandit Class
Can be bought from the Nomadic Merchant for 600 Runes. He is located south-east of Coastal CaveGrace. [Elden Ring Map Link]
Chance to drop from bow-wielding Marionette Soldiers
Weapon Skill: Barrage
This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War
Can't be buffed by Magic or Consumables
The Shortbow can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones.
The earliest and likely easiest light bow to obtain, this weapon is a great early-game ranged option before acquiring a better bow.
One advantage this has over something like the longbow is that you can fire arrows easily while galloping. Very useful for hunting animals.
Sell Value: 100 Runes
Base drop rate is 2% (at 100 Discovery).
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