Light Crossbow - Baldur's Gate 3 Database

This crossbow’s cast iron latch is mottled with blooms of rust.

The Light Crossbow belongs to the Light Crossbows weapon family and is categorized as a common variant. This simple ranged weapon is designed to be wielded with both hands, facilitating accurate projectile attacks. The crossbow’s cast iron latch displays irregular patches of rust, giving it a weathered appearance.

• This weapon can be acquired through looting a corpse in the Forest, near Blighted Village.
• It is also obtainable as a drop from the enemy Karlach at The Risen Road.

Proficiency: Equipping this weapon in the main hand, if proficient, grants access to the following action:
Piercing Shot (Weapon Action): Engage in a precision shot aimed at the target’s chest. There’s a possibility of inflicting Gaping Wounds, though Undead and Constructs are unaffected by this effect.

Two-Handed Ranged Weapon

1d8 (1~8) + Dexterity Modifier Piercing

Light Crossbow

Simple

Dippable, Two-Handed

18m Range

Piercing

Though this crossbow’s stock is hollowed out, its heavy trigger mechanism keeps it well balanced.

The Light Crossbow +1 is an uncommon variant of the Light Crossbow family of weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3. It is a ranged weapon designed to be wielded with both hands and features a light enchantment (+1) that enhances its effectiveness in combat.

The Light Crossbow +1 can be purchased from specific traders in the game:

• Dammon in the Druid Grove
• Derryth Bonecloak in the Myconid Colony

If the player character has proficiency with this weapon and equips it in the main hand, they gain access to the “Piercing Shot” weapon action.
Piercing Shot: This action allows the character to shoot a foe in the chest, potentially inflicting “Gaping Wounds.” However, undead and constructs are immune to suffering Gaping Wounds.

Two-Handed Ranged Weapon

1d8 + 1 (2~9) + Dexterity Modifier (Piercing)

Light Crossbow

+1

Simple

Two-Handed

18m Range

A barely-functional crossbow made from rough twine and repurposed timber.

Piercing Shot

Two-Handed Ranged Weapon

1d4 Piercing

Light Crossbow

Simple

Two-Handed

18m Range