A Heavy Crossbow is a hefty, trigger-fired ranged weapon which can launch missiles at a target. Weapon and general stores have heavy crossbows available for around 56-75
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Description[]
| “ | A crossbow is a bow mounted crosswise on a wooden or metal shaft, the latter called a tiller. The bow is usually made of ash or yew. The crossbow fires a quarrel (also called a bolt). | ” |
Properties[]
A standard heavy crossbow paired with standard bolts deals a base 1d8+2 (3-10) missile damage, has a -2 THAC0 (accuracy) bonus, a speed factor of 10, and a minimum strength requirement of 12EE only.
Like other ammunition launching weapons, crossbows require an ammunition to function. In the case of the heavy crossbow, Bolts must be purchased or found in order for the weapon to fire.
Compared to the smaller Light Crossbow, the heavy crossbow deals more damage but is slower, heavier, more expensive, and requires more strength to wieldEE only.
Crossbows take two hands to wield, preventing the use of a shield.
As with other conventional ammunition such as Arrows and Bullets, every attack made with a heavy crossbow uses one bolt, and spent bolts cannot be recovered.
Due to the small number of enemies making use of crossbows, your supply of crossbow bolts will need to be replenished at shops regularly.
Where to acquire[]
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External links[]
- Heavy Crossbow article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.