| Attack bonus if proficient | +2 |
| Weapon die ([W]) | 1d6 |
| Type | ranged |
| Range | 10/20 |
| Handedness | one-handed |
| Proficiency category | simple |
| Weapon group | |
| Weapon property | load free |
| Price | 25 gp |
| Weight | 2 lb. |
A hand crossbow is a simple one-handed ranged weapon in the crossbow weapon group.[PH:219]
Loading a hand crossbow is a free action requiring the use of both hands.[PH:217]
Ardents, artificers, assassins, avengers, bards, battleminds, clerics, druids, fighters, invokers, paladins, psions, rangers, runepriests, seekers, sorcerers, swordmages, vampires, wardens, warlocks, and warlords are proficient with all simple ranged weapons, including the hand crossbow. Rogues are also proficient with the hand crossbow.
Other classes do not have proficiency with the hand crossbow as a class trait, but any character can become proficient by taking a Weapon Proficiency feat.
Feats[]
| Feat | requirement | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Drow Fighting Style | Drow, Dex 15 | Light Blade + Hand Crossbow prevents opportunity attacks with Hand Crossbow. |