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A type of [projectile|Projectile] weapon which can be used in Amtgard.  Most of the rules that apply to [Bows] apply to crossbows.
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A type of [[Projectile|projectile]] weapon which can be used in Amtgard.  Most of the rules that apply to [[Bows]] apply to crossbows.
  
 
Because a crossbow typically has a much shorter draw length than a bow, they can have greater poundage without exceeding the same limits.
 
Because a crossbow typically has a much shorter draw length than a bow, they can have greater poundage without exceeding the same limits.
  
A regular two-handed crossbow does four points of damage to [armor|Armor].  A hand crossbow, which is held with one hand and fired similar to a pistol, counts as a short bow and does only two points of damage.
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A regular two-handed crossbow does four points of damage to [[Armor|armor]].  A hand crossbow, which is held with one hand and fired similar to a pistol, counts as a short bow and does only two points of damage.
  
Only [Archers|Archer] and 6th level [Scouts|Scout] may use two handed crossbows.  Hand crossbows may be used by Archers, Scouts, [Barbarians|Barbarian], [Assassins|Assassin] and  [Druids|Druid] (if they pay for it).
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Only [[Archers]] and 6th level [[Scouts]] may use two handed crossbows.  Hand crossbows may be used by Archers, Scouts, [[Barbarians]], [[Assassins]] and  [[Druids]] (if they pay for it).

Revision as of 17:14, 9 August 2007

A type of projectile weapon which can be used in Amtgard. Most of the rules that apply to Bows apply to crossbows.

Because a crossbow typically has a much shorter draw length than a bow, they can have greater poundage without exceeding the same limits.

A regular two-handed crossbow does four points of damage to armor. A hand crossbow, which is held with one hand and fired similar to a pistol, counts as a short bow and does only two points of damage.

Only Archers and 6th level Scouts may use two handed crossbows. Hand crossbows may be used by Archers, Scouts, Barbarians, Assassins and Druids (if they pay for it).