Weapons Description

Crossbow, light

A light crossbow requires two hands to use, regardless of the user's size. You draw a light crossbow back by pulling a lever. Loading a light crossbow is a move-equivalent action that provokes attacks of opportunity.
A Small or larger character can shoot, but not load, a light crossbow with one hand at a -2 penalty. A Small or larger character can can shoot a light crossbow with each hand but you take a penalty on attack rolls as if attacking with two light weapons (see Two weapon fighting. This penalty is cumulative with one-handed fighting.

Simple Weapon - Ranged
Cost35 gp
Dmg(S)1d6
Dmg(M)1d8
Crit19-20/x2
Range Inc80 ft.
Weight4 lb.
TypePiercing
Source Player's Handbook
See the description of this weapon for special rules. Uses Crossbow bolts (10) (see Ammunition)

Preferred weapon of: No known deity.


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