# Crossbow, Heavy > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Weapon — Martial Ranged | > | **Cost** | 50 gp | > | **Damage** | 1d10 piercing | > | **Weight** | 18 lb. | > | **Range** | 100/400 ft. | > | **Properties** | Ammunition, Heavy, Loading, Two-handed | > | **Ammunition** | Crossbow bolts | > | **Proficiency** | Martial Weapons | --- ## Description A heavy crossbow is a large, powerful crossbow requiring significant effort to cock and fire. It delivers considerably more force than a light crossbow, and its range is among the best of any ranged weapon available to standard adventurers. --- ## Properties - Deals **1d10 piercing** damage. - **Ammunition** — requires crossbow bolts. - **Heavy** — Small creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls. - **Loading** — you can fire only one bolt per action. - **Two-handed** — requires both hands to use. - Normal range **100 ft.**, maximum range **400 ft.** (disadvantage beyond normal). - Requires **Martial Weapon** proficiency.