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	[[~~File~~:Heavy crossbow.jpg\|thumb\|A heavy crossbow.]]		[[Image:Heavy crossbow.jpg\|thumb\|A heavy crossbow.\|alt=Illustration of a heavy crossbow, a large crossbow-style bow.]]
	The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim.		The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim.

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	*[[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==
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#HeavyCrossbow Official Documentation >> Heavy crossbow]

	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]

AYAME22 at 05:30, 26 April 2026

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			[[File:Heavy crossbow.jpg\|thumb\|A heavy crossbow.]]
	The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim.		The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim.

ZHOUY1: RT clarified.

2020-11-23T00:36:09Z

RT clarified.

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	The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim~~. Crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 2 seconds for firing~~.		The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim.

			Heavy crossbows have a flat {{boldmono\|[[FIRE]]}} [[roundtime]] of 5 seconds when [[encumbrance\|unencumbered]], or 3 seconds if they are manually {{boldmono\|[[COCK]]}}ed beforehand.

	When used in melee to attack or parry, the heavy 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 heavy 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.

GS4-KAIKALA: Updated alternate names list

2017-03-19T21:50:21Z

Updated alternate names list

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==

	*'''~~Heavy~~ arbalest'''		*'''heavy arbalest'''
			*'''kut'ziko'''
	*'''siege crossbow'''		*'''siege crossbow'''

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	When used in melee to attack or parry, the heavy 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 heavy 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==		==Alternate Names==

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	*[[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==		==References==

GS4-KEIOS: 2 revisions: Krakiipedia Import

2014-12-31T17:49:48Z

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SPYRIDONM1 at 15:54, 11 December 2010

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	The heavy crossbow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim. Crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 2 seconds for firing.		The '''heavy crossbow''' is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim. Crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime\|roundtime]] of 2 seconds for firing.

	When used in melee to attack or parry, the heavy 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 heavy 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==		==Alternate Names==

	*'''Heavy arbalest~~, siege crossbow~~'''		*'''Heavy arbalest'''
			*'''siege crossbow'''

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==

SPYRIDONM1: /* Game Mechanics */

2010-12-11T12:46:32Z

Game Mechanics

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	The standard heavy crossbow has a weight of 12 lbs.		The standard heavy crossbow has a weight of 12 lbs.

	Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table ~~light~~ crossbow]]		Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table heavy crossbow]]


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

SPYRIDONM1: Created page: Heavy crossbow

2010-12-11T12:45:42Z

Created page: Heavy crossbow

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The heavy crossbow is a missile weapon, commonly referred to as a ranged weapon, that fires a projectile (usually a heavy crossbow bolt), 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]]. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim. Crossbows have a flat [[Roundtime|roundtime]] of 2 seconds for firing.

When used in melee to attack or parry, the heavy 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.

==Alternate Names==

*'''Heavy arbalest, siege crossbow'''

==Game Mechanics==

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

{{Weapon table start}}
{{Weapon table heavy crossbow}}
{{Weapon table end}}

The standard heavy crossbow has a weight of 12 lbs.

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

==Related Articles==

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

==References==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/missileweapons.asp#HeavyCrossbow Official Documentation >> Heavy crossbow]

[[Category:Weapons]]