> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Light Crossbow > ![[PHB light crossbow.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Weapon Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Simple, Ranged | > | **Damage** | 1d8 Piercing | > | **Properties** | Ammunition (Range 80/320; Bolt), Loading, Two-Handed | > | **Mastery** | Slow | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 5 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 25 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 Light Crossbow is the typical personal crossbow.