Iron Age - Crossbows & Bolts
Crossbows are a powerful new invention in the iron age.
Crossbows
Crossbows are a type of weapon defined by their similar function to bows. They use energy stored in the bowed arms of the weapon to launch straight fletched projectiles called bolts. They differ from bows in that they are designed to mechanically crank and store the energy from the bow arms, allowing shots to be primed and then released with the pull of a lever or trigger, sending the bolt flying at incredible velocities.
Table of Crossbows
| Weapon | Description | Hands | Damage Die / Dice | Damage Type | Range | Ammo / Reload | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossbow | A mechanical crossbow that locks into place and can be fired using a trigger. | 2 | 2d4 | Puncture | 80 M | Bolts, Action | Military, Ranged, Slow Reload, Mechanical, Single Shot | 250 Silver |
| Ballista | A siege weapon never intended to be wielded by anyone on foot. | 2 | 3d6 | Puncture | 100 M | Ballista Bolts | Military, Ranged, Slow Reload, Mechanical, Single Shot, Super Heavy, Demolisher, High Powered Weapon, Armor Piercing III | 2,500 Silver |
Table of Bolts
Bolts are a type of short fletched projectile designed to be fired by crossbows.
| Ammo | Description | Weapon Type | Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Hunting Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and sharpened flint bolt heads, designed to be launched from a crossbow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, Recoverable | 20 Silver |
| Bronze Hunting Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and cast bronze bolt heads, designed to be launched from a crossbow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, +1 Puncture Damage, Recoverable | 50 Silver |
| Iron Hunting Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and wrought iron bolt heads, designed to be launched from a crossbow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, +2 Puncture Damage, Armor Piercing, Recoverable | 60 Silver |
| Iron Bodkin Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and carbon iron arrowheads, designed to be launched from a bow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, +2 Puncture Damage, Armor Piercing I | 75 Silver |
| Iron Broadhead Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and wide iron arrowheads with barbs at the rear, designed to be launched from a bow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, +2 Puncture Damage, Brutal II, Recoverable | 75 Silver |
| Iron Blade Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and wide iron blade arrowheads, designed to be launched from a bow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, Convert Damage to Slash, Brutal II, Recoverable | 75 Silver |
| Iron War Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and wide iron arrowheads with large barbs at the rear, designed to be launched from a bow. | Crossbows | Uncommon, +2 Puncture Damage, Brutal III, Recoverable | 80 Silver |
| Poison Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and poisoned iron bolt heads, designed to be launched from a crossbow. | Crossbows | Rare, 1d4 Poison Damage, Recoverable, | 150 Silver |
| Flame Bolts(5) | Short narrow wooden shafts, with dual feather fletching at the draw ends and flame-pouch iron bolt heads, designed to be launched from a crossbow. | Crossbows | Rare, 1d4 Burn Damage, Recoverable | 150 Silver |
| Ballista Bolt | A massive bolt designed to be hurled by a ballista. | Ballista | Uncommon, Recoverable | 150 Silver |
