lightcrossbow VS. heavycrossbow

[blacksoft]

I have been thinking about an unconventional master crossbow sniper build with epic dodge.

http://nwn2db.com/build/?268420

Honestly, I am less concerned about HIPS (since apparently you need ridiculously high numbers in stealth skills to make full use of it) as I am of getting uncanny dodge, evasion, and epic dodge from shadowdancer.

Is there a real difference between the weapons (rate of fire, availability...etc)

Other critique is appreciated as well.

Thanks.

[Theodore01]

Epic dodge requires imp.evasion

and get some STR to carry your bolts (Crossbows often have the mighty feat)

[blacksoft]

Epic dodge requires imp.evasion

and get some STR to carry your bolts (Crossbows often have the mighty feat)

I thought on this server 5 SD was all I needed...

Ooh. so strength is important for carrying bolts...I did not know that mighty comes on crossbow. Cool.

[Theodore01]

Epic Deflection Prerequisites: 21st level, Dex 19, Deflect Arrows, Improved Unarmed Strike.

[blacksoft]

Epic Deflection Prerequisites: 21st level, Dex 19, Deflect Arrows, Improved Unarmed Strike.

Don't you mean epic dodge?

[Theodore01]

http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Epic_Dodge
http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Epic_Deflection

[Israe]

I wish you could dual wield light crossbows

[blacksoft]

I wish you could dual wield light crossbows

That would be...awesome!

[chad878262]

similar to the 5e Crossbow master before it was reworded/clarified. How do you load crossbows if you are holding one in either hand?

[Israe]

Magic.

[Tsidkenu]

And to answer the OC, the only differences between light & heavy xbows in NWN2 are their weight (4lbs vs 10lbs) and their damage (1d8 vs 1d10). I think there is a very good heavy crossbow that has Rapid Reload, Rapid Shot and bonus critical damage. I can't remember what it was called, though. Maybe one of the chronic hoarders has a few of the epic ones they can share here for you to see what is out there?

[spyvsspy]

And to answer the OC, the only differences between light & heavy xbows in NWN2 are their weight (4lbs vs 10lbs) and their damage (1d8 vs 1d10). I think there is a very good heavy crossbow that has Rapid Reload, Rapid Shot and bonus critical damage. I can't remember what it was called, though. Maybe one of the chronic hoarders has a few of the epic ones they can share here for you to see what is out there?

I think it's a light crossbow, maybe it has also heavy version. But Rapid Shot as an item bonus feat is not so necessary. Because Manyshot has such a great boost for crossbow snipers that you can not give it up.


You can always buy good crossbows from Roaringshore, both light & heavy. The best is +3AB, Rapid Reload, Unlimited Ammo +3, and Mighty +4. I'd prefer heavy crossbow because there's another good heavy crossbow Longshot as +3EB, Rapid Reload and +2d6 sneak attack. Rare but not too rare in game, a substantial choice.

And the real rare crossbow Arbalist +3 is also heavy. I'm looking for it for a long time but seems it didn not appear since last summer.

[electric mayhem]

Gnomish heavy crossbow has +1 or +2 either or. Rapid Reload. And another stat... can't remember exactly.

[Lockonnow]

chad878262 can you use 2 small crossbow i belive i have send in a movie

[K'yon Oblodra]

chad878262 can you use 2 small crossbow i belive i have send in a movie

Monkey grip double crossbow or bow action lol !

Don't think so lockonnow