Crossbow of Affliction

Crossbows of this type draw their power directly from the wielder, a liability that can prove deadly. Guil de Lyons used the original for years, before falling to a bandit who was clever enough to engage Guil in melee. His captured weapon has apparently been studied and duplicated, as more examples have appeared since his defeat.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 5
Massive Criticals: 1d6
Damage Vulnerability: Bludgeoning 10% Damage Weakness

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl003

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Crossbow of Murder

Menacing bows like this were once the property of the Dying Light, an order of assassins known for their stealth, subtlety, and lethal precision. So feared were they, it was said that their victims were, for all practical purposes, dead from the moment the Dying Light accepted the contract to end their lives. Though these bows remain, the Dying Light is but a memory, its membership having succumbed to Time, the ultimate assassin.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 5
Massive Criticals: 2d6

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl007

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Crossbow of the High Forest

Though the current owners of these weapons might like to believe they were handed down from Mielikki herself, Crossbows of the High Forest were actually created by a powerful group of rangers called the Underwood Company. It would be easy to assume divine involvement, however, due to the substantial magic present within each item.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 4
Regeneration: + 1

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl004

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Crossbow of the Unicorn

The townsfolk of New Mardale created these weapons when an evil enchanter threatened their home. According to legend, the caster who infused them with magic was inspired when she sighted a unicorn at the edge of town, and sought to embody the creature's spirit in a weapon of purity and defense.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 5
Cast Spell: Haste (5) 4 Uses/Day

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl006

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Duskwood Light Crossbow

Duskwood is a smooth, hard wood named for the eerie appearance of its tightly-spaced grooves, which give it a dusky coloration. Duskwood is nearly as hard as steel and quite light. Duskwood weapons are extremely well-balanced and often bite deeper than even a steel blade.

Special Properties
Base Item Weight Reduction: 60% of Weight
Attack Bonus: + 3

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: mwr_bwxl_dsk_4

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Hammer & Nails

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.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2
Extra Ranged Damage Type Bludgeoning
Massive Criticals: 2d6

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: n2_unw_lxb3

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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.

Special Properties
None

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwxl001

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Light Crossbow +1

This magic weapon has an enhancement bonus to attack and damage, but it doesn't bear the hallmarks of any specific maker.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 1

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl002

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Light Crossbow +2

This magic weapon has an enhancement bonus to attack and damage, but it doesn't bear the hallmarks of any specific maker.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl008

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Light Crossbow +3

This magic weapon has an enhancement bonus to attack and damage, but it doesn't bear the hallmarks of any specific maker.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 3

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl009

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Light Crossbow +4

This magic weapon has an enhancement bonus to attack and damage, but it doesn't bear the hallmarks of any specific maker.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 4

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: x0_wbwmxl001

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Light Crossbow +5

This magic weapon has an enhancement bonus to attack and damage, but it doesn't bear the hallmarks of any specific maker.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 5

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: x0_wbwmxl002

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Outrider's Flight

Halfling outriders are champions of the halfling community, elite mounted warriors who defend their various communities. This crossbow was created specifically for mounted use, and despite its compact size, it packs a powerful punch.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2
Ability Bonus: Dexterity + 1

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: n2_wbwmxl001

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Ruby Crossbow

The first example of this bejeweled item was created for ceremonial décor, and was never intended to see use. Experiments showed, however, that the weapon instilled great fear in its targets by releasing energy from the strange ruby used in its construction. The crossbow and the assistant who supplied the gem both disappeared soon after, and the weapon has been replicated many times since.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 3
Cast Spell: Cause Fear 1 Use/Day

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: nw_wbwmxl005

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Shederran 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.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: mwr_bwxl_shd_3

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Swift Flier

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.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2
Haste

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: n2_unw_lxb1

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True 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.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 2
Regeneration: + 3

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: n2_unw_lxb2

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Zalantar Light Crossbow

Zalantar, called “blackwood” in the North, is a very strong, lightweight wood that ranges from dark chestnut to nearly black. Zalantar trees are found in sub-tropical regions, but the immense utility of their wood means that Zalantar lumber is exported all over Faerûn. Arcane energies seem to flow easily through zalantar wood, and many blackwood items are also magically enhanced.

Special Properties
Attack Bonus: + 1

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Ammunition: Bolts
Feats Required: Simple, Monk, Rogue, or Wizard

Item Code: mwr_bwxl_zal_3