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Veteran's Helm
Helm
Solid protection for ranged bruiser playstyle
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Veteran's Armor
Chest Armor
Heavy armor to survive while reloading
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Veteran's Gauntlets
Gloves
Sturdy gauntlets for survivability
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Veteran's Greaves
Legs
Completes the protective set
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Jar Cannon
Right Hand (Primary)
Devastating explosive greatbolts at extreme range
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Hand Ballista
Left Hand (Secondary)
Backup ranged pressure with greatbolts
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Arrow's Reach Talisman
Talisman
Increases range of bolts for safer engagement
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Arrow's Sting Talisman
Talisman
Raises bolt attack power
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Great-Jar's Arsenal
Talisman
Increases equip load for heavy weapons and armor
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Shard of Alexander
Talisman
Boosts skill damage (useful for Ashes on sidearms)
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Flask of Crimson Tears
Stay healthy between shots and during repositioning. -
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Flask of Cerulean Tears
For utility skills if using an offhand Ash of War. -
Flask of Wondrous Physick
Strength-knot Crystal Tear + Opaline Hardtear- Effects
- Temporarily boosts Strength by 10
- Boosts all damage negation while reloading
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Ballista Bolt
Standard ammunition for Hand Ballista. -
Explosive Greatbolt
AoE bolts for Jar Cannon to demolish groups.
Patch Viability
Still Viable (Patch 1.10)
Survived All Nerfs
Niche build. Fun for invasions but limited in PvE bossing.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 50 (Survive while lining up shots)
- Mind: 15 (Minimal FP usage)
- Endurance: 35 (Equip load and stamina)
- Strength: 60 (Damage scaling for ballistae)
- Dexterity: 18 (Requirements for Hand Ballista)
- Intelligence: 7 (Base)
- Faith: 8 (Base)
- Arcane: 9 (Base)
How to Get Jar Cannon
- Dropped by Demi-Human Queen Margot in Volcano Cave (Mt. Gelmir)
- Requires high Strength to wield effectively
- Use Explosive Greatbolts for maximum burst
Gameplay Strategy
- High Ground: Fight from elevation to avoid enemy pathing
- Line-of-Sight: Abuse terrain and walls to shoot safely
- Reload Windows: Roll away and reload, then punish
- Group Control: Explosive Greatbolts for packs of enemies