Heavy Crossbow
The heavy crossbow is the largest hand-held launcher of its type, and is favored by militia groups for its durability and ease of use. It is deadlier than its smaller cousin, but also more cumbersome.
Base Damage: 1d10
Base Critical Threat: 18-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Medium
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 8.0 pound(s)
Light Crossbow
The crossbow resembles a bow laid crosswise on a wood or metal shaft, and is favored for its versatility. The light crossbow variant is durable and reasonably easy to conceal, but lacks some of the punch of its larger cousin.
Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 18-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 4.0 pound(s)
Longbow
The longbow is a refinement of the shortbow, designed to increase the range and power of an arrow strike. The stave portion of a longbow is nearly as tall as the archer, and can reach over six feet.
Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x3
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Large
Feat Required: Martial
Weight: 3.0 pound(s)
Shortbow
A shortbow has a stave portion of about five feet in length. The shortbow was the first of such launchers to be developed, and it remains an effective weapon.
Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x3
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Medium
Feat Required: Martial
Weight: 2.0 pound(s)
Sling
The sling is an ancient weapon; a simple construction that is little more than a small pouch attached to a leather or fabric strip, and combined with suitable ammunition.
Base Damage: 1d4
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 0.1 pound(s)