Elden Ring Erdtree Bow Build Guide - Goldeneye

May. 9, 2024

Elden Ring Erdtree Bow Build Guide – Goldeneye

Welcome to my Elden Ring Erdtree Bow Build Guide, where I’ll be sharing my Golden Eye build, a faith-based archer build designed for level 100. If you’re interested in playing a pure faith archer at this level, keep reading to learn how to make it work.

Before diving into the specifics of this build, I want to mention that playing as a pure archer in Elden Ring can be extremely challenging. It requires precision, patience, and a careful approach to combat. While this build can be effective, particularly in cooperative play, soloing as a pure archer can be exceptionally tough in certain parts of the game. It’s not for the faint of heart, but with the right strategy and equipment, you can make it work. If you’re up for the challenge and want to master the art of faith-based archery, this guide will help you get started.

A purely ranged Bow Build that focuses on dealing Holy Damage and Bleed, while casting some Incantations.

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The primary weapons for this Elden Ring Erdtree Bow build are theErdtree Bowand theBlack Bow. TheErdtree Bowis key because it scales withFaith, allowing you to capitalize on theFaithpoints invested inGolden Vow, a spell that increases damage by 15% for 90 seconds.

This buff is critical to boost the build’s damage output. TheFaithscaling also enhances the bow’s holy damage, making it a perfect match withgolden arrows, which deal holy damage and align well with various aspects of this build designed to boost holy damage. The difference in damage between golden arrows and regular arrows is noticeable when using theErdtree Bow, much like the difference between magic and regular arrows with theHorn Bowin theMagic Archerbuild.

TheBlack Bowis the secondary weapon in this Erdtree Bow build. It’s not a short bow, but it behaves similarly, allowing you to jump and shoot, which is a valuable mechanic in many combat situations. This bow has higher base damage than other light bows, which makes it ideal for this build. It scales withStrengthandDexterity, though the primary focus is on its functionality. You’ll often use it withAshes of WarlikeBarrageorRain of Arrows, providing versatility in your attack strategy.

One of the main reasons to use theBlack Bowis its compatibility with blood arrows, which are used to build bleed on enemies withBarrage. This strategy is particularly effective against bosses and other high-health enemies, allowing you to inflict significant damage over time. Although you may use other types of arrows, likelightning arrows,blood arrowsare generally the most consistent for this bow. This approach provides flexibility, letting you switch between powerful holy damage with theErdtree Bowand bleed buildup with the Black Bow.

This Elden Ring Erdtree Bow build uses theErdtree Bowfor long-range attacks and theBlack Bowfor close-range combat. With theErdtree Bow,golden arrowsare the weapon of choice due to their high holy damage, making it easy to pick off enemies from a distance. When you need to get closer, switch to theBlack Bowand useblood arrowsto build upbleedon enemies. This strategy works well for most encounters, allowing you to deal continuous damage through bleeding.

However, there’s a gap when dealing with enemies that can’t be bled or are highly aggressive at close range. An example is thegargoyles, which are bleed-immune and tend to rush at you. In these situations, you might need to maintain a moderate distance and use different tactics, as the usual bleeding strategy won’t work.

Overall, this build is effective in most scenarios, but be prepared to adjust your approach for bleed-resistant enemies or aggressive bosses. With some flexibility, you can navigate these challenges and make the most of your faith-based archer build.

I’m using theFinger Sealfor casting incantations in this Erdtree Bow build. It’s a great choice for faith-based setups and has solid scaling for a level 50Faithbuild. If you’re seeking higher scaling, you can swap to theErdtree SealorGodslayer’s Seal, which outperform theFinger Sealat higher levels. But it’s not a huge concern, as most of your damage comes from the bow, not the seal.

For armor, I go with theGuardian Armor set. It has a golden aesthetic that fits the build’s theme. Wear the heaviest armor you can while maintaining a mid-roll for the best protection. I also use theSilver Tear Maskin certain situations. This mask gives you eight additionalArcane, which is useful when using theBlack Bowwith bleed arrows.

The extraArcaneallows you to castSwarm of Flies, adding extra bleed buildup without investing inArcane. It does reduce your physical attack damage, but it’s great for boss fights. Afterward, you can swap back to your regular armor to remove the debuff.

Overall, these equipment choices allow flexibility to adapt to various combat scenarios while focusing on the core elements of the build.

For talismans in this Erdtree Bow build, I use five, with one swapped out during boss fights. My regular setup includes theRitual Sword Talisman,Sacred Scorpion Talisman,Arrow’s Sting Talisman,andArrow’s Reach Talisman.

TheArrow’s ReachTalismanextends your bow’s range, ensuring that you do full damage at longer distances. If you shoot an arrow outside of your bow’s range, the damage decreases the further the arrow travels, so this talisman helps maintain maximum damage at long range.

Arrow’s Sting Talismanincreases arrow damage by 10%, a straightforward boost that is always useful.

TheSacred Scorpion Charmboosts holy damage, which complements theErdtree Bowand the golden arrows, both of which deal holy damage. TheRitual Sword Talismanprovides a 10% damage boost when you’re at full health, ideal for an archer who aims to avoid getting hit and stays at range.

The fifth talisman I use is theGreen Turtle Talisman, which boosts stamina regeneration. This is crucial in close-range fights, where you need to dodge roll, jump, and shoot in rapid succession. I swap out theArrow’s ReachTalismanfor theGreen Turtle Talismanin boss fights or when range isn’t a factor, to keep my stamina recovery high.

Additional talismans to consider for this build include theWarrior Jar Shardor theShard of Alexander, which increase weapon skill damage by 10% to 15%. You can get theWarrior Jar Shardearly by defeatingAlexander, or you can follow his quest to receive the upgradedShard of Alexanderlater in the game. I didn’t include these in the initial build because they are more endgame-oriented.

TheAncestral Spirit’s Hornis another good option, returning 3 FP after defeating an enemy. This can help offset the cost ofMighty Shot, making it more efficient if you’re aiming to conserve FP.

These talismans give you the flexibility to adapt to different situations and enhance the overall performance of your faith-based archer build.

The typical strategy is to use theErdtree BowwithMighty Shotto pick off enemies from a distance. With 30 Mind, you have around 160 FP, allowing for a significant number ofMighty Shotsbefore running out of FP. This build suits a slow, methodical playstyle, focusing on sniping from afar, with minimal risk unless you get ambushed or caught off-guard by close-range enemies.

If this happens, switch to theBlack Bowand use bleed arrows to deal with close-range threats. Against bosses, you can equip theSilver Tear Maskfor additionalArcaneto castSwarm of Flies, which helps build bleed quickly while using theBlack Bow‘sBarrage.

To maximize your damage, keepGolden Vowactive, as it boosts damage and defense by 15% for 90 seconds. It’s a useful buff for general exploration, ensuring you have an edge in combat while moving through the landscape. UseBlessing of the Erdtreefor healing, especially before a tough fight or boss encounter. It’s an upgraded version ofBlessing’s Boon, providing more HP regeneration over time. This is valuable since boss fights can take longer with this build due to its reliance on ranged attacks andbleedbuildup, but the healing helps with survivability.

Protection of the Erdtreeis another essential buff, providing a 30% damage reduction to magic, fire, lightning, and holy damage, which is crucial in many boss fights. It grants significant protection against elemental damage, allowing you to focus on dodging and dealing damage.

Swarm of Flies, a situational spell, helps build bleed on bosses. Equip theSilver Tear Maskfor the additionalArcaneneeded to cast it, then switch back to your regular gear after using it to avoid the physical damage reduction. It’s useful for initiating fights with bleed buildup or supplementing bleed arrows during battle.

Lastly,Elden Starsis a legendary spell with a highFaithrequirement of 50. While its cast time is long, the spell has impressive tracking and lasts for 10–12 seconds. It deals moderate damage but high posture damage, allowing you to stagger enemies while continuing to attack with your bow. This can be especially effective in co-op, where you can pull enemy aggro with one cast, giving your team more breathing room.

This combination of buffs, ranged attacks, and bleed buildup creates a versatile build that excels in both long-range and close-range combat. Keep in mind that the focus is on maintaining distance, using powerful buffs, and applying bleed when needed. This slower, methodical approach is key to mastering theGoldeneyebuild.

The attributes for this Elden Ring Erdtree Bow build are 35Vigor, 30Mind, 10Endurance, 12Strength, 24Dexterity, 9Intelligence, 50Faith, and 9Arcane. Here’s why each of these attributes is set this way:

These attributes create a balance between survivability, FP pool, and damage output, allowing you to play a faith-based archer effectively. The focus on range and maintaining buffs suits the slower, methodical playstyle while ensuring you have enough resources to tackle bosses and tougher enemies.

Here are some final tips for this Erdtree Bow build: Before entering an area where you’ll be using theErdtree Bowfrequently—like when you see a lot of ants ahead—or before a boss fight where you’ll rely on ranged damage, use yourFlask of Wondrous Physickwith theHoly-Shrouded Cracked Tear. This tear boosts your holy damage for three minutes, providing a significant damage increase.

You can also use other beneficial effects with theFlask of Wondrous Physick. Consider adding atear that increases your Faithto further boost damage, or one that increases max stamina, giving you more endurance for dodging, jumping, and shooting during boss fights. Extra stamina can be crucial in extended fights where you need to keep moving to avoid getting hit.

Remember to use theFlask of Wondrous Physickstrategically. The effects last for three minutes, providing a solid advantage during challenging parts of the game. This can help you deal with tough encounters and improve your survivability, ensuring you’re better prepared for whatever comes your way.

That wraps up the Goldeneye build. As always, let us know if you have questions or other tips in the comments below. We have a ton more builds coming forElden RingandShadow of the Erdtreeso stay tuned for those. If you need help finding the spells, items, or equipment in this build, and securing some personal objectives, make sure to check theElden Ring Map.

Castielle

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