> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Hand Crossbow > ![[PHB hand crossbow.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Weapon Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Martial, Ranged | > | **Damage** | 1d6 Piercing | > | **Properties** | Ammunition (Range 30/120; Bolt), Light, Loading | > | **Mastery** | Vex | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 3 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 75 GP | # Description A crossbow is a ranged weapon using an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly called a _prod_, mounted horizontally on a main frame called a _tiller_, which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long gun. Crossbows shoot arrow-like projectiles called [[Bolt|Bolts]]. A Hand Crossbow is small enough to be wielded with one hand, though it deals comparatively lower damage.