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Dual Crossbow
by Colin Chapman| Weapon | Cost | Damage | Critical | Range | Weight | Type |
| Dual Crossbow | 150 gp | 1d8 | 19-20/x2 | 80 ft | 9 | Piercing |
The dual-crossbow features the mechanisms of two light crossbows, mounted one atop the other, but attached to a single stock with two triggers. Each mechanism may be fired independently like a light crossbow, or both mechanisms may be fired simultaneously at a single target (make a single attack roll, with a -1 penalty, but roll damage for each bolt individually). A dual crossbow requires two hands to use, regardless of the user's size. You draw a dual-crossbow back by pulling a modified lever. Loading a dual-crossbow is a move-equivalent action that provokes attacks of opportunity. Two such actions are required to reload both mechanisms. Due to its unusual nature and balance, a dual-crossbow is an exotic weapon.
A Small or larger character can shoot, but not load, a dual-crossbow with one hand at a -4 penalty. A Small or larger character can shoot a dual-crossbow with each hand as noted for heavy crossbows (see page 100 of the Player's Handbook).
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