If you’ve ever wanted to delete enemies from a distance before they even know you’re there, this build is for you. Welcome to the Glass Cannon Long-Range Archer—a high-risk, high-reward setup designed to maximize damage output while sacrificing defense for pure offensive power. To fully realize its potential, some players choose to buy Elden Ring Runes, ensuring they can swiftly meet the demanding stat requirements and acquire the essential gear. Inspired by the aggressive playstyle of Chase the Bro, this guide will walk you through creating a devastating sniper capable of one-shotting invaders and chunking bosses from safety.

Build Philosophy: High Risk, High Reward

This isn’t a forgiving build. You’ll trade health and defense for unmatched burst damage. The goal is simple: eliminate threats before they reach you. If you enjoy tactical positioning, free-aim mastery, and satisfying long-range kills, this playstyle will feel incredibly rewarding.

Core Stats & Attributes

Primary Stats:

· Vigor: 30 (Just enough to survive a stray hit—remember, you’re a glass cannon)

· Mind: 20 (For frequent Ash of War use)

· Endurance: 20 (Manage stamina for rolling and shooting)

· Strength: 55 (Primary scaling for Greatbow)

· Dexterity: 55 (Quality scaling for max weapon AR)

· Intelligence/Faith/Arcane: Minimal (Only for weapon requirements)

· Why Quality?

Weapons like the Golem Greatbow scale beautifully with both Strength and Dexterity. A quality build (STR/DEX) maximizes their Attack Rating (AR), pushing base damage close to 1,000 AR before buffs.

Essential Gear

Weapons

1. Golem Greatbow

· Your primary tool for knockbacks and massive physical damage.

· Great for free-aim sniping and environmental control.

2. Lion Greatbow

· Ash of War: Radahn’s Rain — excellent for area denial and burst damage.

3. Hand Ballista

· Faster than a greatbow, with surprising stagger potential.

· Perfect for mid-range pressure and finishing moves.

Armor: Rock Shasa Set

· Effect: +8% damage dealt.

· Drawback: Significantly reduced physical and magical defense.

· Why Use It? The damage boost is essential for a glass cannon. Fashion souls is a bonus—you’ll look like a menacing stone archer.

Talismans

Your talisman setup adjusts slightly based on your weapon, but here’s the core loadout:

For Ash of War Focus:

Replace Sharpshot Talisman with Shard of Alexander (+15% Ash of War damage) when using skills like Radahn’s Rain.

Consumables & Buffs

Stack these to push your damage to insane levels:

1. Uplifting Aromatic

· Creates a damage-absorbing bubble and boosts attack power.

2. Exalted Flesh

· +20% physical damage for 30 seconds.

3. Bloodbone Arrows / Sleepbone Arrows

4. Inflict status effects while dealing heavy physical damage.

· Fully buffed, this build can reach over 1,300 AR per shot.

Playstyle & Tactics

Positioning Is Everything

· Take the high ground: Cliffs, towers, and narrow pathways are your best friends.

· Maintain distance: Use the landscape to break line-of-sight while repositioning.

· Free-aim mastery: Learn to lead shots. The Sharpshot Talisman rewards skilled free-aiming.

Engagement Tips

· Open with a buffed shot: A fully charged greatbow arrow can one-shot phantoms.

· Pressure with status arrows: Sleep or bleed arrows force your opponents to play defensively.

· Use the environment: Knock enemies off cliffs or into enemy mobs with greatbow knockback.

Weaknesses & Counters

· Close-range pressure: You’re fragile. Keep a fast weapon like a dagger for emergencies.

· Magic snipers: Outrange them or use cover to close the gap.

· Aggressive gank squads: Use terrain to split them up. Area attacks like Radahn’s Rain can turn the tide.

Advanced Tips

· Swap talismans mid-fight: If you’re injured, replace Ritual Sword with Spear Talisman for counter damage.

· Bait and punish: Let opponents chase you into chokepoints, then hit them with a ballista shot.

· Psychological warfare: Unexpected sniper shots create panic. Use it to control the flow of invasion.

Final Thoughts

This glass cannon archer is all about precision, patience, and overwhelming force. It’s not a beginner-friendly build, but mastering it delivers some of the most satisfying moments in the Elden Ring DLC. To speed up your progress, many players choose to buy Elden Ring Items from trusted providers like MMOEXP. Whether you’re invading or tackling PvE, you’ll love watching health bars vanish from a distance.