Light Crossbow

A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots bolts. A mechanism in the stock holds the bow in its fully-drawn position, without human effort or intervention, until it is shot by releasing a trigger. Due to the short travel of the bow section in firing the weapon, significant force is needed to prime it for firing. 
You draw a light crossbow back by pulling a lever. Loading a light crossbow is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Normally, operating a light crossbow requires two hands. However, you can shoot, but not load, a light crossbow with one hand at a –2 penalty on attack rolls. You can shoot a light crossbow with each hand, but you take a penalty on attack rolls as if attacking with two light weapons. This penalty is cumulative with the penalty for one-handed firing. It's range is 80ft, can critically strike on a 19 or 20, and deals 1d8 piercing damage. A light crossbow has 5 hardness and 5 hp.

Item type

Weapon, Ranged

Rarity

common

Weight

4lbs

Base Price

25 gp

Raw materials & Components

wood and steel