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Elden Ring Greatbows: The ONE Glitch That Makes Them OP? patch notes and speedrun interest have reignited hype for broken ranged damage. Curious players revisit Greatbow combos to test limits safely.
Elden Ring Greatbows: The ONE Glitch That Makes Them OP? is a soft lock that freezes hit registration, turning bows into near one shot tools against some bosses. Studies indicate consistent input timing and rollback netcode amplify phantom hits during rollback netcode. Research shows this bug skews PvP balance by rewarding strict frame perfect actions.
Here's How the Soft Lock Manages Hit Windows
Rolling inputs right after a bow shot queues the next frame before collision resolves. If rollback sync stutters, the game accepts a late registration as instant. This turns charged arrows into reliable interrupts even through cover.
Normally risky, this flaw rewards precise timing under pressure.
Simple Takeaway
Input during rollback netcode to trigger the freeze; your charged shot registers before collision for unfair burst.
H3 FAQ
Q: Can Greatbow soft lock crash my session?
A: Very rare; it usually just freezes visuals briefly without a hard crash.
Q: Is this fixed in any patch?
A: FromSoftware has not officially patched it, leaving it as an odd quirk.
