Difference between revisions of "Crossbow bolt"
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A '''crossbow bolt''' is a [[projectile]] for use with a [[crossbow]]. | A '''crossbow bolt''' is a [[projectile]] for use with a [[crossbow]]. | ||
| − | + | Like other cursed missile weapons or [[launcher]]s, cursed bolts occasionally "slip from your hand" when you throw or fire them, and end up on the ground. | |
==Breakage== | ==Breakage== | ||
| − | + | Like [[arrow]]s and [[dart]]s, crossbow bolts are liable to break when fired or thrown. This destroys the item, with no message. The bolt simply disappears. This chance of breaking is minimized by the item's [[enchantment]] and your [[Luck]]. Compare this with [[dagger]]s, which cannot break when thrown. | |
| − | Projectiles have a probability of disappearing after use. For uncursed projectiles, this depends on the net enchantment | + | Projectiles have a probability of disappearing after use. For uncursed projectiles, this depends on the net enchantment and erosion of the item. +0 projectiles have 2/3 probability of disappearing, +1 have 1/3 probability, and +2 or greater reduces the chance of breaking to 1/4 probability. |
| − | + | Blessed projectiles have an additional probability of being saved, which is dependent on luck, as follows: | |
Luck prob of save | Luck prob of save | ||
0 - 2 .25 | 0 - 2 .25 | ||
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==Weapon skill== | ==Weapon skill== | ||
| − | Although | + | Although crossbow bolts can also be thrown or "fired" by hand, they are most effective when [[launcher|launched]] from a crossbow. The following [[role]]s can attain the crossbow [[skill]] level shown: |
{{crossbow skill table}} | {{crossbow skill table}} | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 16 February 2015
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| Name | crossbow bolt |
| Appearance | crossbow bolt |
| Damage vs. small | 1d4+1 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6+1 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | crossbow |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 2 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | iron |
A crossbow bolt is a projectile for use with a crossbow.
Like other cursed missile weapons or launchers, cursed bolts occasionally "slip from your hand" when you throw or fire them, and end up on the ground.
Breakage
Like arrows and darts, crossbow bolts are liable to break when fired or thrown. This destroys the item, with no message. The bolt simply disappears. This chance of breaking is minimized by the item's enchantment and your Luck. Compare this with daggers, which cannot break when thrown.
Projectiles have a probability of disappearing after use. For uncursed projectiles, this depends on the net enchantment and erosion of the item. +0 projectiles have 2/3 probability of disappearing, +1 have 1/3 probability, and +2 or greater reduces the chance of breaking to 1/4 probability.
Blessed projectiles have an additional probability of being saved, which is dependent on luck, as follows:
Luck prob of save 0 - 2 .25 3 - 5 .49 6 - 8 .74 9 - 12 .98
Weapon skill
Although crossbow bolts can also be thrown or "fired" by hand, they are most effective when launched from a crossbow. The following roles can attain the crossbow skill level shown:
| Crossbow | |
|---|---|
| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
