Best Arrows in Elden Ring: Overview and Farming Tips

In the Elden Ring, arrows play a crucial role in ranged combat, allowing players to attack from a distance. Here's a guide to some of the most effective arrows in the game, including their uses and where to find them.

1. Golem's Great Arrows

Use Ideal for long-range physical damage.

Damage: High physical damage output.

Farming Location: Drop from Greatbow-wielding Golems, such as the one on the bridge to the Divine Tower of Limgrave.

Tips: Golems are not particularly difficult but have high health. They usually appear alone, so farming Golem's Great Arrows can be time-consuming. Be prepared for a lengthy process if you're farming for these arrows.

2. St. Trina's Arrow

Use Inflicts Sleep, is one of the rarest status effects in Elden Ring.

Effect: Causes 96 Sleep buildup per arrow.

Farming Location: Dropped by Albinauric Archers in the Consecrated Snowfield, particularly around Ordina, Liturgical Town.

Tips: These archers are challenging due to their harassment from long ranges. Despite the difficulty, farming these arrows can be highly rewarding for those looking to utilize the Sleep effect strategically.

3. Stormwing Bone Arrow

Use: Deals pure Physical damage and has unique advantages.

Damage: 55 physical damage.

Advantages: Travels further than normal arrows and deals higher Poise damage, making it effective for staggering and Stance-breaking enemies.

Buffed By: Enraged Divine Beast Talisman and Divine Beast Helms from the DLC.

Crafting Materials: Requires Stormhawk Feathers.

Farming Location: Stormhawk Feathers drop from Warhawks in Stormveil Castle.

Tips: Stormveil Castle is an early-game area, so you can farm Stormhawk Feathers and the Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook [10] for crafting the Stormwing Bone Arrows relatively early in the game. The increased range and damage make these arrows highly effective in various situations.

Additional Notes

Arrows and Equipment: Consider using talismans and equipment that boost ranged attack effectiveness or enhance stamina regeneration to maximize your efficiency with these arrows.

Strategy: Adjust your strategy based on the type of arrows you are using. For example, use St. Trina's Arrows to put enemies to sleep, then follow up with high-damage arrows or melee attacks to finish them off.

Exploration and Farming: Always be prepared for farming challenges, as acquiring specific arrows might require patience and strategic planning.