# Crossbow, Hand > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Weapon — Martial Ranged | > | **Cost** | 75 gp | > | **Damage** | 1d6 piercing | > | **Weight** | 3 lb. | > | **Range** | 30/120 ft. | > | **Properties** | Ammunition, Light, Loading | > | **Ammunition** | Crossbow bolts | > | **Proficiency** | Martial Weapons | --- ## Description A hand crossbow is a compact, one-handed crossbow designed to be fired with one hand. Its small size allows it to be used alongside a melee weapon, making it extremely popular with rogues and swashbucklers who want a ranged option without sacrificing their offhand. --- ## Properties - Deals **1d6 piercing** damage. - **Ammunition** — requires crossbow bolts. - **Light** — can be used for two-weapon fighting (with the Crossbow Expert feat). - **Loading** — you can fire only one bolt per action without the Crossbow Expert feat. - Normal range **30 ft.**, maximum range **120 ft.** (disadvantage beyond normal). - Requires **Martial Weapon** proficiency.