{"id":145546,"date":"2026-05-31T01:12:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=145546"},"modified":"2026-05-31T01:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T01:12:31","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a knight crossbow?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow\/#How_to_Acquire_a_Knight_Crossbow\" title=\"How to Acquire a Knight Crossbow\">How to Acquire a Knight Crossbow<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow\/#Understanding_Crossbows\" title=\"Understanding Crossbows\">Understanding Crossbows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow\/#History_of_Crossbows\" title=\"History of Crossbows\">History of Crossbows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-a-knight-crossbow\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Acquire_a_Knight_Crossbow\"><\/span>How to Acquire a Knight Crossbow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To obtain a <strong>Knight Crossbow<\/strong>, you can purchase it from <strong>Greirat of the Undead Settlement<\/strong> for <strong>3,000 souls<\/strong>, after his second thieving run, or find it on the bodies of <strong>Lothric Knights<\/strong> on the <strong>High Wall of Lothric<\/strong> and <strong>Lothric Castle<\/strong>. This <strong>crossbow<\/strong> is a valuable asset in the world of <strong>Dark Souls 3<\/strong>, offering a unique set of abilities and strengths that can aid players in their journey. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Crossbows\"><\/span>Understanding Crossbows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Crossbows\"><\/span>History of Crossbows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>crossbow<\/strong> has a rich history, dating back to <strong>400 BCE<\/strong> in <strong>China<\/strong>, where it was used as a powerful weapon in war, with the <strong>Chinese army<\/strong> having <strong>50,000 crossbowmen<\/strong> who fought with <strong>mass-produced bronze weapons<\/strong> by <strong>209 BCE<\/strong>. These early <strong>crossbows<\/strong> were significant in battles, capable of firing up to <strong>650 feet<\/strong>, and were mounted, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Where can I find lightning bolts in Dark Souls 3?<\/strong> Lightning bolts can be purchased from <strong>Greirat of the Undead Settlement<\/strong> after his second thieving run to <strong>Irithyll of the Boreal Valley<\/strong> for <strong>300 souls<\/strong> per arrow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the most powerful lightning weapon in DS3?<\/strong> The <strong>Dragonslayer Greataxe<\/strong> is notable for being the <strong>most powerful<\/strong> of all <strong>greataxes<\/strong> and <strong>lightning weapons<\/strong>, with a weight of <strong>20<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get ancient lightning bolts?<\/strong> The <strong>Ancient Dragons&#8217; Lightning Strike<\/strong> can be obtained by giving the <strong>Ancient Dragon Prayerbook<\/strong> to any <strong>incantation teacher<\/strong> in the <strong>Lands Between<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was the crossbow banned?<\/strong> The <strong>crossbow<\/strong> was banned by the <strong>Second Lateran Council<\/strong> in <strong>1139<\/strong> due to its potential for misuse against Christians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best crossbow?<\/strong> The best crossbow can vary, but top models include the <strong>Wicked Ridge RDX 400<\/strong>, <strong>Tenpoint Viper S400<\/strong>, and <strong>Barnett Whitetail Hunter II<\/strong>, each offering unique features such as reverse draw and adjustable settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the most powerful crossbow in history?<\/strong> The <strong>windlass crossbow<\/strong> is considered one of the most powerful, used historically to test armors until the <strong>16th century<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where can I find a knight crossbow in Dark Souls 3?<\/strong> The <strong>Knight Crossbow<\/strong> can be found on the bodies of <strong>Lothric Knights<\/strong> or purchased from <strong>Greirat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where do you unlock a crossbow?<\/strong> In some games, the <strong>crossbow<\/strong> can be unlocked by achieving specific milestones, such as getting <strong>50 longshot kills<\/strong> with <strong>marksman rifles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a Daedric crossbow?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Daedric crossbows<\/strong> are available, offering high-quality and powerful options for those who can access them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who has the lightest crossbow?<\/strong> <strong>TenPoint&#8217;s Wicked Ridge M-370<\/strong> is known for being the lightest hunting <strong>crossbow<\/strong> at only <strong>5.8-pounds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get the arbalest crossbow?<\/strong> The <strong>Arbalest<\/strong> can be crafted using a <strong>Black Forge<\/strong>, which requires <strong>Black Marble<\/strong>, <strong>Yggdrasil Wood<\/strong>, and <strong>Black Cores<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get a Hunter crossbow?<\/strong> The <strong>Hunter crossbow<\/strong> can be purchased from <strong>Leon<\/strong> for <strong>1300 coins<\/strong> in the <strong>Hunter shop<\/strong> in <strong>Yanille<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which is faster, crossbow or bow?<\/strong> Modern <strong>crossbows<\/strong> are generally faster and more powerful than traditional <strong>bows<\/strong>, with arrow speeds ranging from <strong>300 &#8211; 470 f.p.s.<\/strong> compared to <strong>270 \u2013 310 f.p.s.<\/strong> for <strong>compound bows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can a crossbow beat a gun?<\/strong> While <strong>crossbows<\/strong> are not stronger than <strong>firearms<\/strong> in terms of range and firepower, they can be more effective for hunting within their effective range due to the <strong>broadhead<\/strong> and <strong>crossbow bolt<\/strong> producing a significant wound channel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the 2 most common crossbows?<\/strong> The most common types of <strong>crossbows<\/strong> are <strong>compound<\/strong> and <strong>recurve<\/strong>, each with its unique design and advantages for different users and applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Acquire a Knight Crossbow To obtain a Knight Crossbow, you can purchase it from Greirat of the Undead Settlement for 3,000 souls, after his second thieving run, or find it on the bodies of Lothric Knights on the High Wall of Lothric and Lothric Castle. 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