Crossbow is a mechanically assisted Arco which is used when more power is required, either to launch heavier projectiles or to launch more a conventional one a longer distance. The bows are usually cocked with the assistance of a windlass or crank, but some use levers.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt can use small one-handed crossbows for the first time. He acquires the basic one from Vesemir in Bianco Frutteto, complete with costumisable ammunition. They are especially useful for hitting flying beasts like Ekhidnae or Grifone to bring them down to earth. There is quite a variety of weapons labelled as simply "crossbow" with an equally wide range of statistics.
Vedi anche
- Balestra (oggetto pregiato)
- Balestra (oggetto magico)
- Balestra (reliquia)
- I mostri volanti
- Balestra del gatto
- Balestra del gatto leggendaria
- Balestra dell'orso
- Balestra dell'orso leggendaria
- Balestra elfica
- Balestra nilfgaardiana
- Balestra di Skellige
- Balestra di Ofier
- Gabriel
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Crossbow variant
Crossbow variant
Crossbow concept art
Geralt shooting his crossbow on a bear (early demo of The Witcher 3)
Geralt uses a one-handed crossbow to fight Ekhidna