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Heavy crossbow

Equipment, Weapon

A powerful crossbow firing heavy quarrels.

Also called Crossbow, Heavy

From the book

The heavy crossbow weighs 4 lb., deals 1-8 damage, needs a Strength of 10, and costs 20 G.P. Twenty heavy quarrels cost 2 G.P.

It is effective out to 200 ft., with long range running from 200 to 500 ft.; shots at long range take the non-proficiency penalty, and firing at an evading target beyond effective range can double that penalty. A magical crossbow gains 10% range for each +1 of enchantment.

At a glance

Weight
4 lb.
Damage
1-8
Minimum strength
10
Cost
20 G.P.
Range
Effective up to 200 ft.; long 200-500 ft. (p. 65)