Bows

Basic bows require a light investment in stats, with the Short Bow, Composite Bow, and Longbow all being reasonable options early in the game. The rarer bows require a heavier investment in Dex or Str to be used, making them more suitable for builds already planning on raising those attributes.

For veteran players, the Rapid Fire skill on the Composite and Short Bows may be of particular interest. It allows you to unleash a hail of shots quickly, giving you the option to mix in quick ranged attacks while still fighting in melee range. This has PvP implications, but also gives you the real option of fighting with a bow in close quarters combat alongside your melee weapon, which can be very handy against some enemy types.

Black Bow of Pharis

A black longbow named after a hero of old. Known for the unusual stance from which it is fired.

Has a longer range than standard bows, but successful usage requires a trained, dexterous hand.

Skill: Pharis Triple-shot

Swiftly nocks three arrows with finesse after drawing the bow, firing them simultaneously.

Found/Dropped: Elder Ghru

	Pharis Triple-shot / 7
	3.0
	67
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	E
	C
	-
	-
	9
	18
	-
	-
	Titanite

Composite Bow

Composite short bow emphasizing power. Its size allows for quick shots.

Though more powerful than standard bows, it also requires more strength of the user, and its range is short.

Skill: Rapid Fire

Swiftly nocks arrows with finesse after drawing the bow, allowing for consecutive shots.

Found/Dropped: Shrine Handmaid

	Rapid Fire / 4
	3.5
	73
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	42
	D
	D
	-
	-
	12
	12
	-
	-
	Titanite

Darkmoon Long Bow

Longbow of Darkmoon Gwyndolin, who was gradually devoured by Aldrich.

This golden bow is imbued with powerful magic and is most impressive with Moonlight Arrows.

Skill: Darkmoon Arrow

Infuse a readied arrow with Darkmoon essence, granting it magic damage and the ability to pierce shields.

Found/Dropped: Aldrich’s Soul

	Darkmoon Arrow / 10
	4.5
	36
	55
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	-
	E
	C
	-
	7
	16
	10
	-
	Titanite Scale

Dragonrider Bow

Longbow of the Dragonriders, who served the Old King of Want.

The Dragonriders were the Old King’s royal guard, and great strength was demanded of them. Merely drawing this bow calls for inhuman strength.

The worthy few who can master this bow, however, use it to devastating effect.

Skill: Puncture

Pull the arrow even further back for a more powerful shot that can also pierce shields.

Found/Dropped: Smouldering Lake

	Puncture / 9
	6.5
	110
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	D
	E
	-
	-
	19
	15
	-
	-
	Titanite Scale

Longbow

Longbow commonly used by hunters.

Arrows must be equipped in order to use bows. Up to two kinds of arrow can be equipped at a time, and these can be switched as necessary.

Skill: Puncture

Pull the arrow even further back for a more powerful shot that can also pierce shields.

Found/Dropped: High Wall of Lothric

	Puncture / 9
	4.0
	82
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	E
	D
	-
	-
	9
	14
	-
	-
	Titanite

Short Bow

Standard small bow. Its size allows for quick shots.

Arrows must be equipped in order to use bows. Up to two kinds of arrow can be equipped at a time, and these can be switched between as necessary.

Skill: Rapid Fire

Swiftly nocks arrows with finesse after drawing the bow, allowing for consecutive shots.

Found/Dropped: Greirat after pillaging Village

	Rapid Fire / 4
	2.0
	77
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	42
	E
	D
	-
	-
	7
	12
	-
	-
	Titanite