Arbalest

General Description

A large weapon, the arbalest is nearly double the size of a normal crossbow and has nearly double the force. The arbalest has a range of 330 ft. To fire the arbalest, it requires 2 actions to wind a new bolt. Can’t be blocked by a combat shield. 

Ammunition: Bundle of Bolts

Menace: +3

Specialties

Cleave: On a successful hit, this weapon causes targets to gain the Bleeding and Broken Status Effects.

Wielding Requirements

  Minimum Number of Hands: 2

Encumbrance: 12

Number of Actions to Attack: 1 + 2 (Reload)

Ranging, Applied Effects, and Damage

  Range: 330ft.

Applied Status Effects: Bleeding, Broken 

Applied Conditions: N/A

Damage: 3d6 Physical Damage

Crafting and Recommended Vendor Cost

  Crafting Skill: Woodcraft

Difficult Rating: Difficult

Required Materials: 7 Wooden Logs, 2 Leather Strips, 4 String

Recommended Vendor Cost: 600 Gold