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Crossbows

This is a list of all Crossbows in Elden Ring. Read on to see a complete list of all base game and DLC Crossbows including a list of the best Crossbows and info on their stat scalings, stat requirements, damage, and default Ashes of War.

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Best Crossbows

Pulley Crossbow is the Best for Status Effect Buildup

Weapon Explanation
Elden Ring - Pulley CrossbowPulley Crossbow ・Can easily proc status effects like Bleed and Frostbite within the first 2 volleys.
・Very efficient ammo usage since it only consumes 3 Bolts per volley.
・Requires less Stamina when firing compared to the Repeating Crossbow. Also fires the volley even when 1-handed.

Unfortunately, the Pulley Crossbow still reigns supreme despite the introduction of the new Repeating Crossbow and Spread Crossbow in the DLC. Not only does it proc status effects faster than the new ones, it also consumes less ammo and has a lower Stamina drain when fired.

The Repeating Crossbow loses out against the Pulley because its rapid fire is tied to its ash of war (which consumes a lot of Stamina and costs FP). The Spread Crossbow is a bit more forgiving in the Stamina department. However, at the cost of 10 bolts per shot, you'll quickly find yourself burning through all 198 of your bolts in a single boss fight when using it.

List of All Crossbows

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Weapon Phys. DMG Sec. DMG Range Req. STR Req. DEX Req. INT Req. FTH Req. ARC Ash of War
Arbalest ImageArbalest 69
PHYS		 None 42 18 12 0 0 0 Kick
CrepusCrepus's Black-Key Crossbow 68
PHYS		 None 47 14 16 0 0 0 Kick
Full Moon Crossbow ImageFull Moon Crossbow 50
PHYS		 50
MAG
 42 10 10 14 0 0 Kick
Heavy Crossbow ImageHeavy Crossbow 64
PHYS		 None 42 14 10 0 0 0 Kick
Light Crossbow ImageLight Crossbow 58
PHYS		 None 42 12 8 0 0 0 Kick
Pulley Crossbow ImagePulley Crossbow 65
PHYS		 None 42 16 16 0 0 0 Kick
Repeating Crossbow ImageRepeating Crossbow
(DLC Only) 		74
PHYS		 None 42 13 15 0 0 0 Repeating Fire
SoldierSoldier's Crossbow 54
PHYS		 None 42 10 8 0 0 0 Kick
Spread Crossbow ImageSpread Crossbow
(DLC Only) 		68
PHYS		 None 42 11 17 0 0 0 Kick

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What Weapons to Get First Best DLC Strength Weapons
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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

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List of Weapons by Status Effects

BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

List of Weapon Types

Melee Weapons
Axes Claws
Colossal Swords Colossal Weapons
Curved Greatswords Curved Swords
Daggers Fists
Flails Greataxes
Greatswords Great Hammers
Great Spears Halberds
Hammers Heavy Thrusting Swords
Katanas Reapers
Spears Straight Swords
Thrusting Swords Torches
Twinblades Whips
Spellcasting Weapons
Glintstone Staves Sacred Seals
Ranged Weapons
Light Bows Bows
Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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1 Anonymousabout 3 years

The crossbow list is missing the "full moon crossbow" it has no stat scaling and requires 10 str, 10 dex and 14 int

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