Dark Souls 2 Weapons and Shields Guide Bows, Greatbows and Crossbows

Dark Souls 2 encourages various ways to dispatch of your enemies, and that is why the Dark Souls 2 weapons list is longer than a McDonald’s menu. Dying in Dark Souls 2 is unavoidable, but instead of running into a fight with nothing but a sword and your brawn you can opt to slay your enemies from a distance using bows, greatbows and crossbows. 

Here is Part Two of our Dark Souls 2 Weapons and Shields Guide – Dark Souls 2’s Bows, Greatbows and Crossbows Guide where we shall guide you on the Dark Souls 2 Acher Build and Bow Locations. Bows are the only available ranged weapon with the game that allow for direct control in aiming. To zoom with a bow, equip your weapon with 2 hands and hit and hold L1. 

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Dark Souls 2 Bows



Bell Keeper Bow – This is a rare-dropped item from the Water Giants in Sinner’s Rise. It requires 8 Strength and 19 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 65 physical damage and has a range of 50.

Bow of Want – Trade the Soul of Nashandra to Weaponsmith Ornifex + 10000 souls. This bow has a special lightning attack that doesn’t require arrows. It requires 9 Strength, 20 Dexterity and 18 Faith to handle. It is capable of dealing 40 physical damage and 40 Lightning damage, and has a range of 50.

Composite Bow – This one can be bought from Weaponsmith Ornifex for 5500 souls. She can be found in Brightstone Cove Tseldora after you free her from the Shaded Woods. It requires 14 Strength and 18 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 82 physical damage and has a range of 35.

Dragonrider Bow – Visit Straid of Olaphis in the Lost Bastille and hand over the Dragonrider Soul. It requires 20 Strength and 18 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 72 physical damage and has a range of 50.

Hunter's Blackbow – Before you reach the Dual Dragonrider boss at Drangleic Castle pay a visit to the second bonfire. Find the ladder, descend, and you will find this bow inside the chest at the bottom. It requires 9 Strength and 25 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 77 physical damage and has a range of 60.

Long Bow – This can be bought from Blacksmith Steady Hand McDuff for 2000 souls. You will find him in the Lost Bastille. Hollow Infantry have been known to drop these bows too. It requires 10 Strength and 16 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 75 physical damage and has a range of 50.

Sea Bow – Killing Vanganian Bowmen will give you one of these bows. It requires 15 Strength and 16 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 72 physical damage and has a range of 65.

Short Bow – This is part of the Bandit class starting equipment. It can also be found in Blacksmith Lenigrast’s shop inside a chest. Hollow Infantry drop these too. It requires 7 Strength and 12 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 65 physical damage and has a range of 45.


Dark Souls 2 Greatbows



Alonne Greatbow – This greatbow can be dropped by slaughtering Alonne Archers in the Iron Keep. It requires 20 Strength and 25 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 130 physical damage and has a range of 50.

Dragonslayer Greatbow – Trade 10000 souls + the Old King Soul to Weaponsmith Ornifex. It requires 30 Strength and 20 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 116 physical damage and has a range of 50.


Dark Souls 2 Crossbows



Avelyn – In the Undead Crypt. There is a hidden chest behind an illusory wall inside the room with the Usurper. Once you have located the wall it will reveal a hidden room with a chest. The crossbow is inside. It requires 25 Strength and 15 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 85 physical damage and has a range of 35.

Heavy Crossbow – In the Lost Bastille or Sinner’s Rise. The Hollow Royal Swordsmen with the crossbows will drop them. It requires 20 Strength and 6 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 110 physical damage and has a range of 40.

Light Crossbow – Blacksmith Steady Hand McDuff will sell you one of these crossbows in Lost Bastille for 1500 souls. It can also be found on a dead body on the trap near NPC Pate (Forest of Fallen Giants). It requires 13 Strength and 4 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 95 physical damage and has a range of 35.

Shield Crossbow – This crossbow lets you guard while firing. Straid of Olaphis will hand this over in exchange for 1500 souls + the Executioner’s Chariot Soul. It requires 19 Strength and 10 Dexterity to handle. It is capable of dealing 80 physical damage and has a range of 45. 

If you have any hints and tips, or know of other locations where these Dark Souls 2 Bows, Greatbows and Crossbows can be found, please let loose in the comments below.

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