Hand Crossbows - Baldur's Gate 3 Database

Though the crossbow’s bolts look burning hot, they are pleasantly warm to the touch.

Burned Alive: Deals an additional 1d4 Piercing damage to Burning targets.

Ranged Weapon

1d6 Piercing

Hand Crossbow

Martial

Dippable, Light

15m Range

Piercing

The spring locks back with the tiniest, most satisfying click.

Description: The Hand Crossbow is a mundane variant without magical properties, belonging to the Hand Crossbows weapon family. This martial ranged weapon is intended for one-handed use and can be easily dual-wielded by anyone, requiring no specialized training.

Mechanical Feature: The spring locks into place with the most delicate and satisfying click.

• Starting equipment for bards.
• Commonly found as loot throughout the game.

Proficiency: If proficient, equipping in the main hand grants access to these actions:
Piercing Shot (Weapon Action): Aim at an opponent’s chest, potentially inflicting Gaping Wounds. However, Gaping Wounds do not affect Undead and Constructs.
Mobile Shot (Weapon Action) - Mobile Shot (Bonus Action): Perform a Ranged Attack while on the move. Prerequisite: Must have Dashed or Disengaged during the current turn.

Ranged Weapon

1d6 (1~6) + Dexterity Modifier Piercing

Hand Crossbow

Martial

Dippable, Light

15m Range

Slashing

A subtle magic runs through both strings of this crossbow, keeping the bows even once the lack is released.

Weapon Enchantment +1
Piercing Shot
Mobile Shot

Ranged Weapon

1d6+1 Piercing

Hand Crossbow

+1

Martial

Light

15m Range

Piercing

Rigged to draw on the skin-peeling hellfire of Avernus by a resourceful devil, this crossbow’s size is no indication of its deadly potential.

Hellstalker: Possibly inflict Burning when hitting a creature with this weapon while Hiding or Invisible.

Ranged Weapon

8~13 Damage - 1d6+7 Piercing

Hand Crossbow

+2

Martial

Light

15m Range

Piercing

On the stock, the crafter of this crossbow etched in tiny print: ‘Ifn yer gunna miss, why dontchyae stop being a wally, and hit instead.’

Sold by Roah Moonglow in Act 2 in the Moonsrise Towers, she may not be there if she dies in the Shattered Sanctum during Act 1.

4-9
1d6 + combat score and weapon enchantment. Force Damage

Hand Crossbow

+1

Martial

Light

15m Range