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Combination of the [[Light Crossbow skill|light]] and [[Heavy Crossbow skill|heavy crossbow]] skills. See [[Combat 3.0#Ranged]].<br /> |
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It requires 50 ranks of [[Shield skill]] to use a crossbow with a shield (haven '''not''' checked arbalests though). |
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==Light Crossbow== |
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The light crossbow is, as its name implies, the smaller and quicker version of the heavy crossbow. It tends to fall somewhere between its heavy cousin and the [[composite bow]] in terms of power, and is only marginally slower to load than the [[Composite Bow skill|composite bow]], making it a popular choice. |
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Adding to the widespread use of this weapon is the fact that multiple bows may be loaded and worn on the shoulder, similar to the heavy crossbow. This allows a marksman to hold up to three quick shots in reserve, and is extremely useful in PVP. |
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Combination of the light and heavy crossbow skills |
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Unlike it's heavy counterpart, this weapon does not require the use of both hands while aiming. Thie allows the user to use a shield or weapon in the off hand while aiming. |
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==Heavy Crossbow== |
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The non-arbalest types are just like longer loading, harder hitting versions of the [[Light_Crossbow_skill|light crossbow]], but require an open hand to load and aim.<br /> |
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A heavy crossbow is the slowest class of bow in Dragonrealms. With high enough stats, a character can slightly reduce the hefty roundtime associated with loading a heavy crossbow. Since [[strength]] is the most significant stat for reducing load time, the heavy crossbow is sometimes favored over the light crossbow for stronger characters. <br /> |
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Basic type: [[Heavy crossbow]] |
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==Arbalest== |
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A arbalest type crossbow has load times starting at 18 (unhidden) and 21 seconds (while hidden) and can be loaded and fired while the off hand is full, but can '''not''' be worn.<br /> |
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Basic type: [[]] or [[]] |
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==Notable Weapons== |
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===Light Crossbow=== |
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*Load times: |
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'''10/11:''' The {{ilink|w|slightly rusty crossbow mounted with a ironwood goat's foot cocking handle}} from the Museum of Imperial History has a 10/11 load time. It also compares as more suited to strength than the standard store-bought light crossbow with a 9/10 load time. |
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'''9/10:''' The standard {{ilink|w|Light crossbow|store-bought light crossbow}} has a 9/10 load time. |
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'''8/9:''' The standard {{ilink|w|forester's crossbow}} has an 8/9 load time as do many other crossbows, such as {{ilink|w|Laminated oak and horn crossbow with a blued steel cranequin}}. The 8/9 is so common now that few use a 9/10 crossbow. |
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'''5/6:''' {{ilink|w|Simply carved maple stonebow with a bright blue leather sling|Stonebow}}s have a 5/6 loadtime, but use sling ammo instead. Store-bought sling ammo is no good, but [[Carving_Products#Weaponry|stone ammo]] can be crafted which is considerably better. |
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===Heavy Crossbow=== |
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*The [[Weapon:Cavalryman's slurbow with a pearl-inlaid teak stock|slurbow]], regarded as the heaviest-hitting heavy crossbow |
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*The [[Weapon:heavy repeating crossbow constructed from sun-bleached mammoth bones|repeater crossbow]] from the [[Curse of the Ghost Ship]] quest, which allows multiple bolts to be loaded at once and then fired in quick succession |
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*The [[Weapon:Steel-plated ironwood crossbow with a sculpted dragon-head cranequin|dragon bow]] with a 1 second shorter load time |
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==Guild-Specific Abilities== |
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*Rangers and Thieves can SNIPE with any bow-type ranged weapon, allowing them to attack while remaining hidden. ''Requirements:'' 40th circle. |
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See [[Combat 3.0]]. |
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Combination of the light and heavy crossbow skills. See Combat 3.0#Ranged.
It requires 50 ranks of Shield skill to use a crossbow with a shield (haven not checked arbalests though).
Light Crossbow
The light crossbow is, as its name implies, the smaller and quicker version of the heavy crossbow. It tends to fall somewhere between its heavy cousin and the composite bow in terms of power, and is only marginally slower to load than the composite bow, making it a popular choice.
Adding to the widespread use of this weapon is the fact that multiple bows may be loaded and worn on the shoulder, similar to the heavy crossbow. This allows a marksman to hold up to three quick shots in reserve, and is extremely useful in PVP.
Unlike it's heavy counterpart, this weapon does not require the use of both hands while aiming. Thie allows the user to use a shield or weapon in the off hand while aiming.
Heavy Crossbow
The non-arbalest types are just like longer loading, harder hitting versions of the light crossbow, but require an open hand to load and aim.
A heavy crossbow is the slowest class of bow in Dragonrealms. With high enough stats, a character can slightly reduce the hefty roundtime associated with loading a heavy crossbow. Since strength is the most significant stat for reducing load time, the heavy crossbow is sometimes favored over the light crossbow for stronger characters.
Basic type: Heavy crossbow
Arbalest
A arbalest type crossbow has load times starting at 18 (unhidden) and 21 seconds (while hidden) and can be loaded and fired while the off hand is full, but can not be worn.
Basic type: [[]] or [[]]
Notable Weapons
Light Crossbow
- Load times:
10/11: The slightly rusty crossbow mounted with a ironwood goat's foot cocking handle from the Museum of Imperial History has a 10/11 load time. It also compares as more suited to strength than the standard store-bought light crossbow with a 9/10 load time.
9/10: The standard store-bought light crossbow has a 9/10 load time.
8/9: The standard forester's crossbow has an 8/9 load time as do many other crossbows, such as Laminated oak and horn crossbow with a blued steel cranequin. The 8/9 is so common now that few use a 9/10 crossbow.
5/6: Stonebows have a 5/6 loadtime, but use sling ammo instead. Store-bought sling ammo is no good, but stone ammo can be crafted which is considerably better.
Heavy Crossbow
- The slurbow, regarded as the heaviest-hitting heavy crossbow
- The repeater crossbow from the Curse of the Ghost Ship quest, which allows multiple bolts to be loaded at once and then fired in quick succession
- The dragon bow with a 1 second shorter load time
Guild-Specific Abilities
- Rangers and Thieves can SNIPE with any bow-type ranged weapon, allowing them to attack while remaining hidden. Requirements: 40th circle.