Statistics
Cost 400 gp Weight 12 lbs.
Damage 1d8 (small), 1d10 (medium), 2d8 (large); Critical 19-20/x2; Range 120 ft.; Type piercing; Special see text
Category ranged; Proficiency advanced
Weapon Groups crossbows
Ammunition bolts
Description
This heavy crossbow has a winch mounted below the stock. Up to 50 feet of rope can be wound onto the winch as a full-round action that provokes attacks of opportunity. The wound rope can be attached to a barbed bolt or grappling bolt as part of a loading action. After firing such a bolt, the wielder can use the winch to retract the rope or pull herself along the rope if the bolt is secure. When used with a barbed bolt, the winch provides a +2 bonus on grapple combat maneuver checks to pull the target toward you. When used with a grappling bolt, the winch provides a +2 bonus on Climb checks.
