Hand crossbow

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 weapon skill to use effectively. Crossbow bolts are 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 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. Archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim and Attack Strength. Hand crossbows have a flat roundtime of 4 seconds for firing.

When used in melee to attack or parry, the hand crossbow acts as a cudgel (including AvD stats). Blunt weapon skill is recommended for using the weapon in this manner.

Alternate Names

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Game Mechanics

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

Weapon	AG	Cloth	Leather				Scale				Chain				Plate				RT	Min RT	Damage Type	STR/DU
	AsG	1	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Hand crossbow	DF	.275	.225				.250				.190				.135				4	4	Puncture/Slash	50/285
	AvD	20	26	25	24	23	20	18	16	14	34	30	26	22	27	21	15	9

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

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

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