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Elden Ring

Loretta's Greatbow Location and How to Use

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Loretta's Greatbow is a Sorcery spell in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about Loretta's Greatbow's effects, stat requirements, how to get Loretta's Greatbow, and tips and tricks on how to use it effectively!

Loretta's Greatbow Overview

Stats and Requirements

Loretta's Greatbow
Elden Ring - Loretta
Effect
Fires great arrow from a magic greatbow.
Spell Type FP Cost Slots Used
Sorcery 28 1
Stat Requirements
Intelligence Faith Arcane
26 0 0

Loretta's Greatbow Lore

Lore Description
"Sorcery used by Royal Knight Loretta.

Creates a magic greatbow and fires a great arrow. Charging enhances potency. Hold to keep the great arrow nocked.

It is said that the bow was Loretta's favored weapon.
"

Loretta's Greatbow Effects

Allows one to fire a single great arrow from a magic greatbow against a target. It is effective even when fired from long distances. You can hold the spell down to charge it and increase its damage but at the cost of longer cast time.

Keep in mind that you are rendered immobile while casting it, but you can use this spell when mounted on Torrent to get the needed mobility. If you are in an area where Torrent isn't available, it's recommended to use spirit ashes instead.

All Spirit Ash Locations: How to Summon Spirits

How to Get Loretta's Greatbow

Obtained by Defeating Royal Knight Loretta

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Loretta's Greatbow can be obtained by defeating Royal Knight Loretta at Caria Manor, North of Liurnia of the Lakes. You can get to her by traveling to the Manor Upper-Level Site of Grace and exiting out of the building. Follow the path and take the flight of stairs up to reach Loretta.

Liurnia of the Lakes Interactive Map and Region Guide

How to Use Loretta's Greatbow

Best Used for Long-Ranged Attacks

Elden Ring - Loretta
It's recommended to use Loretta's Greatbow at a distance or when your enemies are distracted by your spirit ashes, as the spell takes a while to activate, especially when you are trying to charge it.

The most effective way to use the spell is whenever you're fighting field bosses, as they typically don't react to you at the start as long as you're not near to them.

Can Be Used While Riding Torrent

Elden Ring - Loretta
Since Loretta's Greatbow requires the caster to stay still due to its casting time, it can be risky to use it at times without the help of spirit ashes to distract the enemies for you.

However, it's possible to remove that risk with the help of Torrent, as you can charge the spell while riding it, allowing you to move around and making you less vulnerable to attacks.

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1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 4 years

I didn't get it after beating her.. also tried again as a coop and didn't get =/ Found out that's a way to get Rune Arcs at least I guess

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