Heavy Crank Crossbow

Cost: 400 gp
Weight: 12 lbs.
Damage: 1d8 (small), 1d10 (medium)
Critical: 19-20/x2
Range: 120 ft.
Type: Piercing
Category: Ranged Weapons
Proficiency: Exotic
Weapon Groups CrossBows
Special: —

This heavy crossbow has a winch mounted below the stock. Up to 50 feet of silk rope can be wound onto the winch as a Full-Round Action that provokes attacks of opportunity. The wound rope can be attached to a barbed bolt or grappling bolt as part of a loading action. After firing such a bolt, the wielder can use the winch to retract the rope or pull herself along the rope if the bolt is secure. When used with a barbed bolt, the winch provides a +2 bonus on Grapple combat maneuver checks to pull the target toward you. When used with a grappling bolt, the winch provides a +2 bonus on Climb checks.