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 | |
| Cost | 35 gp |
| Dmg(S) | 1d6 |
| Dmg(M) | 1d8 |
| Crit | 19-20/x2 |
| Range Inc | 80 ft. |
| Weight | 4 lb. |
| Type | Piercing |
| 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.