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 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. Thus, archers using crossbows may kneel in order to improve their aim. Crossbows have a flat roundtime of 2 seconds for firing.

When used in melee to attack or parry, the heavy crossbow acts as a cudgel (including AvD stats). 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	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
Heavy crossbow	DF	.425	.325				.375				.285				.175				7	5	Puncture/Slash	60/315
	AvD	30	36	35	34	33	31	29	27	25	46	42	38	34	40	34	28	22

The standard heavy crossbow has a weight of 12 lbs.

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

Related Articles

• Ranged Weapons
• Fletching
• The Art of the Bow: Guide

References

• Official Documentation >> Heavy crossbow