Hand crossbow - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating log clip to use log2 formatting per Gswiki:Style guide, moving section on twc mechanics to mechanics section, removing unused header

2026-03-24T13:37:00Z

Updating log clip to use log2 formatting per Gswiki:Style guide, moving section on twc mechanics to mechanics section, removing unused header

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	When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.
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		⚫	==Alternate Names==

		⚫	*'''unknown'''

		⚫	==Game Mechanics==

		⚫	This table applies to the hand crossbow when used as a ranged weapon.
⚫	==Two-Weapon Combat==

		⚫	{{Weapon table start}}
		⚫	{{Weapon table hand crossbow}}
		⚫	{{Weapon table end}}
		⚫	<!-- Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table hand crossbow]] -->
		⚫	The standard hand crossbow has a weight of 4 lbs.

		⚫	==Two-Weapon Combat==
	Training in [[Two Weapon Combat]] allows you to wield 2 hand crossbows at the same time.		Training in [[Two Weapon Combat]] allows you to wield 2 hand crossbows at the same time.

	First the right hand crossbow is fired, and will always succeed in firing (though it may, of course, be evaded or blocked as usual). Then, if the target hasn't been dispatched, the left hand crossbow may or may not fire, depending on a hidden roll. The primary factor in this hidden roll is TWC skill - with little TWC skill, you almost always fail to find the opening, which looks like:		First the right hand crossbow is fired, and will always succeed in firing (though it may, of course, be evaded or blocked as usual). Then, if the target hasn't been dispatched, the left hand crossbow may or may not fire, depending on a hidden roll. The primary factor in this hidden roll is TWC skill - with little TWC skill, you almost always fail to find the opening, which looks like:
			<pre{{log2}}>>fire

	<pre>
	> fire
	You cock and load your hand crossbow with a wooden bolt.		You cock and load your hand crossbow with a wooden bolt.
	You fire a wooden bolt at a fanged goblin (37V)!		You fire a wooden bolt at a fanged goblin (37V)!
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	The bolt streaks off into the distance!		The bolt streaks off into the distance!
	You are unable to find an opening for your left-handed shot.		You are unable to find an opening for your left-handed shot.
	Roundtime: 5 sec.		Roundtime: 5 sec.</pre>
	</pre>

	Whether the second shot happens or not, both crossbows will be uncocked afterwards, and the roundtime cost is the same.		Whether the second shot happens or not, both crossbows will be uncocked afterwards, and the roundtime cost is the same.

	===Timing===		===Timing===

	You can cock each hand crossbow separately; each will take 1 second.		You can cock each hand crossbow separately; each will take 1 second.

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	===Attack Strength===		===Attack Strength===

	The right hand crossbow uses the standard ranged AS, although kneeling does not add any bonus like it does for two-handed crossbows.		The right hand crossbow uses the standard ranged AS, although kneeling does not add any bonus like it does for two-handed crossbows.

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	{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Skill component = TRUNC((3 * [[Ranged_Weapons\|Ranged weapon skill]] + 2 * [[Two_Weapon_Combat\|TWC skill]] + 4) / 5)}}}}		{{Equation box\|{{boldmono\|Skill component = TRUNC((3 * [[Ranged_Weapons\|Ranged weapon skill]] + 2 * [[Two_Weapon_Combat\|TWC skill]] + 4) / 5)}}}}

⚫	==Alternate Names==

⚫	*'''unknown'''

⚫	==Game Mechanics==

⚫	This table applies to the hand crossbow when used as a ranged weapon.

⚫	{{Weapon table start}}
⚫	{{Weapon table hand crossbow}}
⚫	{{Weapon table end}}

⚫	The standard hand crossbow has a weight of 4 lbs.

⚫	Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table hand crossbow]]

	==Related Articles==		==Related Articles==

	*[[Ranged Weapons]]		*[[Ranged Weapons]]
	*[[Fletching]]		*[[Fletching]]
	*[[~~The_Art_of_the_Bow_~~(guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]		*[[The Art of the Bow (guide)\|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]

	==References==

SURIAL: Added a large section on how Two-Weapon Combat with bows works. I placed it here and not in TWC because TWC is already busy enough, and this is the one and only ranged weapon you can possibly TWC with.

2026-03-22T02:08:03Z

Added a large section on how Two-Weapon Combat with bows works. I placed it here and not in TWC because TWC is already busy enough, and this is the one and only ranged weapon you can possibly TWC with.

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 The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat|two weapon combat]]. Unlike heavy or light crossbows, archers using hand crossbows ''do not'' get the bonus attack strength for kneeling or lying prone.
-Hand crossbows have a flat {{boldmono|[[FIRE]]}} [[roundtime]] of 4 seconds when [[encumbrance|unencumbered]], or 2 seconds if they are manually {{boldmono|[[COCK]]}}ed beforehand.
+Hand crossbows take 1 second to cock and 3 seconds to fire; Firing an uncocked hand crossbow takes 4 seconds.
 When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.
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-The standard hand crossbow has a weight of ?? lbs.
+The standard hand crossbow has a weight of 4 lbs.
 Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table hand crossbow]]

ZHOUY1: RT clarified.

2020-11-23T00:37:55Z

RT clarified.

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	The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat\|two weapon combat]]. Unlike heavy or light crossbows, archers using hand crossbows do NOT get the bonus attack strength for kneeling or lying prone. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.		The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]].

			The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat\|two weapon combat]]. Unlike heavy or light crossbows, archers using hand crossbows ''do not'' get the bonus attack strength for kneeling or lying prone.

			Hand crossbows have a flat {{boldmono\|[[FIRE]]}} [[roundtime]] of 4 seconds when [[encumbrance\|unencumbered]], or 2 seconds if they are manually {{boldmono\|[[COCK]]}}ed beforehand.

	When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

FUDGEHJ at 20:38, 17 May 2020

2020-05-17T20:38:31Z

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	The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat\|two weapon combat]]. ~~Archers~~ using crossbows ~~may~~ ~~kneel~~ in ~~order~~ to ~~improve~~ ~~their~~ ~~aim~~ ~~and~~ ~~Attack~~ ~~Strength~~. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.		The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat\|two weapon combat]]. Unlike heavy or light crossbows, archers using hand crossbows do NOT get the bonus attack strength for kneeling or lying prone. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.

	When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

WINTERDAWN at 18:06, 17 May 2020

2020-05-17T18:06:47Z

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	==References==		==References==

	[[Category:Weapons]]

BRIARFOX at 11:27, 17 May 2020

2020-05-17T11:27:39Z

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	The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two~~-weapon~~ ~~combat~~\|two-weapon combat]]. Archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim and Attack Strength. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.		The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow\|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow\|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two Weapon Combat\|two weapon combat]]. Archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim and Attack Strength. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.

	When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.		When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel\|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense\|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons\|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

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The '''hand crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a light crossbolt), and requires the [[Ranged Weapons|ranged weapon skill]] to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are [[Arrow|arrow-like]] projectiles that are much shorter than arrows but considerably heavier. The crossbow is attached to a stock, so that it can be kept in the loaded state without effort from the user. In general, a crossbow is much easier to wield than its cousin, the [[Long bow|bow]]. The hand crossbow is unique for its small, one-handed design, allowing the wielder to employ it along with a shield, or even with [[Two-weapon combat|two-weapon combat]]. Archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim and Attack Strength. Hand crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime|roundtime]] of 4 seconds for firing.

When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a [[Cudgel|cudgel]] (including [[Attack versus defense|AvD stats]]). [[Blunt Weapons|Blunt weapon skill]] is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.
__NOTOC__
==Alternate Names==

*'''unknown'''

==Game Mechanics==

This table applies to the hand crossbow when used as a ranged weapon.

{{Weapon table start}}
{{Weapon table hand crossbow}}
{{Weapon table end}}

The standard hand crossbow has a weight of ?? lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table hand crossbow]]

==Related Articles==

*[[Ranged Weapons]]
*[[Fletching]]
*[[The_Art_of_the_Bow_(guide)|The Art of the Bow: Guide]]

==References==

[[Category:Weapons]]