> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Heavy Crossbow > ![[PHB heavy crossbow.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Weapon Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Martial, Ranged | > | **Damage** | 1d10 Piercing | > | **Properties** | Ammunition (Range 100/400; Bolt), Heavy, Loading, Two-Handed | > | **Mastery** | Push | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 18 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 50 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 Heavy Crossbow is the most powerful type of crossbow that can be carried by one person. Larger versions exist as siege weapons and emplacements.