Hand Crossbow

For the equipment type, see Hand Crossbows.

Hand Crossbow is a mundane, nonmagical variant of the Hand Crossbows family of weapons. It is a martial ranged weapon wielded in one hand. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training.

The spring locks back with the tiniest, most satisfying click.

Properties

Damage

1d6 (1~6) + Dexterity modifier Piercing

Details

 Hand Crossbows

Rarity: Common

Enchantment: None

 One-Handed

 Light

 Dippable

 Range: 15 m / 50 ft

 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb

Price: 50 gp

UID

WPN_HUM_HandCrossbow_A_0

UUID

a5d843ab-c3af-4e60-a925-bb2e15828938

Weapon actions

If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Piercing Shot ()

Deal regular damage and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds which cause extra damage on attacks.

Mobile Shot ()

Make a Ranged Attack while moving. Prerequisite: Must have  Dashed or  Disengaged this turn.

Where to find

• Starting equipment for bard.
• Common loot throughout the game.
• Among Act 1 merchants, Dammon will frequently have them for sale.
• Grymforge X: -632 Y: 325: Can be found 2x in the boxes inside of the slavers tent.
• Zhentarim Basement X: 300 Y: -184: Can be found 2x from Jarg

External links

• Hand crossbow on the Forgotten Realms Wiki