Pure Archer Build Guide in Elden Ring is INSANE!

Bone Bow in Elden Ring

This Elden Ring DLC bow build represents a significant leap forward for archery-focused playstyles.

By combining new equipment, talismans, and tactics, it transforms the humble bow into a formidable weapon capable of surprising even the most seasoned PvP veterans.

Whether you’re a dedicated archer or simply looking to try something new, this build offers a fresh and exciting way to experience Elden Ring’s combat.

Key Items and Talismans

To make the most out of an all-archer build, some talismans and gear are essential for boosting damage and efficiency.

  • Arrow Soaring Sting Talisman
    • Makes arrow attacks 8% stronger.
    • Increases arrow range by 50%.
  • Sharpshot Talisman
    • Boosts damage by 12% while aiming in first-person mode.
  • Arrow’s Sting Talisman
    • Raises overall damage by 10%.
  • Ritual Sword Talisman
    • Increases damage by 10% when your health is full.
  • Shard of Alexander
    • Use with a bow featuring an Ash of War for even more damage.
  • Rock Shasa Armor
    • Every piece of this armor gives 2% more damage, and wearing the full set maximizes it.

Weapons

Choosing the right bows and using their special powers is key to getting the best damage and effectiveness in different combat situations.

  1. Bone Bow: The Bone Bow offers a different utility with its unique Ash of War – Ranker Shot. This shot auto-locks on targets and fires rapidly, making it a dependable option for maintaining status effects or dealing with elusive enemies.
    • The fast firing rate combined with auto-targeting makes it a reliable tool in both PvE and PvP.
    • Description: Physical damage bow with limited scaling.
    • Unique Skill: Ranker Shot – Fires a bunch of arrows that hit the target by themselves.
    • Acquisition: Found in Bellat, in a tower guarded by spider scorpions.
    • Notes: Great for keeping effects like bleed or Scarlet Rot going.
  2. Alternative Weapon Options
    1. Ansbach’s Long Bow
      • Description: Scales with Strength (D) and Dexterity (D).
      • Unique Skill: Fan Shot – Fires eight arrows at once; each one does solid damage.
      • Attributes: Needs 43 Dexterity to use.
      • Acquisition: Finish Le’s hunt storyline and help Ansbach; you’ll get this bow as a reward.
      • Notes: Best all-around bow due to its unique skill.
    2. Spread Crossbow
      • Description: Shoots 10 bolts in a spread pattern.
      • Acquisition: Find it in the Gravite Plains, near a castle on a body.
      • Notes: Good for causing status effects, better for PvP since it uses many bolts.
    3. Repeating Crossbow
      • Description: Fires like a machine gun.
      • Unique Skill: Repeating Fire – Shoots quickly in a row.
      • Acquisition: Found in the second region near SKU Alus.
      • Notes: Great for building status effects, more useful in PvP.
    4. Ion’s Great Bow
      • Description: Specially made for fighting dragons.
      • Attributes: Uses harpoons that do extra damage to dragons.
      • Acquisition: Finish Ion’s questline to get his bow.
      • Notes: Best for dragon fights.

Using the newly-added Arrow Soaring Sting Talisman from DLC can make your bows even better by stacking increased range and damage together.

Combat Strategy

To be an effective archer, you need to focus on tactics and positioning.

  • Keep Your Distance: Stay far away to avoid hits and keep the Ritual Sword Talisman’s benefits.
  • Predict Movements: For moving targets, try to shoot where they’ll be, not where they are.
  • Smart Ash of War Usage: Use special skills like Ranker Shot on the Bone Bow to hurt enemies and cause status effects.
  • Max Out Buffs: Use items like Exalted Flesh and Uplifting Aromatic to power up your attacks.

Example Setup

Here is an example of how you can organize and utilize your equipment:

Item TypeRecommended Gear
Main BowBone Bow
TalismansArrow Soaring Sting
Sharpshot Talisman
Arrow’s Sting Talisman
Ritual Sword Talisman
Swap TalismanShard of Alexander
ArmorFull Rock Shasa Set
ConsumablesExalted Flesh, Uplifting Aromatic

In a typical invasion scenario, after getting fully buffed:

  1. Start off with long-range attacks using the Bone Bow to capitalize on its range and tracking capability.
  2. Use cover to avoid getting hit and maintain your HP for the Ritual Sword Talisman bonus.
  3. Use the Ash of War for rapid fire when enemies come closer, to apply status effects and maintain pressure.

Conclusion

With the right gear and tactics, the pure archer build can do serious damage in Elden Ring.

Mix and match buffs, talismans, and new DLC items to make your attacks powerful.

Lastly, try different strategies to find what fits your play style best!