Statistics
Cost 35 gp Weight 4 lbs.
Damage 1d4 (small), 1d6 (medium), 1d8 (large); Critical x2; Ranged 50 ft.; Type bludgeoning; Special —
Category ranged; Proficiency simple
Weapon Groups crossbows
Ammunition sling bullets
Description
A bullet crossbow, resembles a light crossbow except for the distinct U-shaped bend in the stock. Instead of bolts, the bullet crossbow shoots sling bullets. The bow has two strings with a leather pocket between them to hold the bullet. Loading a bullet crossbow is a move action (a free action if you have the Rapid Reload feat) that provokes attacks of opportunity.
You can shoot ordinary stones with a bullet crossbow, but stones aren’t as dense or as round as bullets. When using stones, you take a –1 penalty on attack rolls and deal damage as if the weapon were designed for a creature one size category smaller than you.
You can shoot, but not load, a bullet crossbow with one hand, but doing so imposes a –2 penalty on your attack rolls. You can shoot a bullet 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 firing one-handed.
