Crossbows

Crossbows offer a ranged option for characters uninterested in heavily investing in Dex, as they have no inherent stat scaling, and can be used to quickly fire offhand shots.

This makes them a good choice for using while in-combat to pepper enemies with attacks even when they back off, and for interrupting spellcasting (or item usage, in the case of other players or NPC phantoms trying to drink Estus).

Crossbows only have a basic Tackle skill, lacking the dedicated ranged skills of the other bows.

Arbalest

The largest crossbow, and suitably powerful for its size.

The bow string is made of metal, requiring great strength to fire.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Cathedral of the Deep

	Tackle / 7
	6.0
	78
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	-
	-
	-
	-
	18
	8
	-
	-
	Titanite

Avelyn

An extremely rare rapid-firing crossbow.

Fires three successive bolts by means of an elaborate mechanism. Inflict heavy damage by making all three shots count.

Despite its use as a weapon, this crossbow is also a priceless work of art, and it bears resemblance to a musical instrument.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Grand Archives

	Tackle / 7
	7.5
	64
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	35
	-
	-
	-
	-
	16
	14
	-
	-
	Titanite

Heavy Crossbow

A large, powerful crossbow. Must be readied before firing.

Bolts must be equipped in order to use crossbows. Up to two kinds of bolt can be equipped at a time, and these can be switched as necessary.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Knight of the Deep

	Tackle / 7
	7.5
	72
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	50
	-
	-
	-
	-
	14
	8
	-
	-
	Titanite

Knight’s Crossbow

Crossbow used by the proud knights of Lothric. It bears an elaborate gold design.

The crossbow has been blessed with the power of lightning, in anticipation of the use of Lightning Bolts.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Lothric Knight

	Tackle / 7
	4.0
	40
	0
	0
	40l
	0
	0
	42
	-
	-
	-
	-
	12
	8
	-
	-
	Titanite

Light Crossbow

Standard crossbow wielded by common soldiers. Must be readied before firing.

Bolts must be equipped in order to use crossbows. Up to two kinds of bolt can be equipped at a time, and these can be switched between as necessary.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Greirat

	Tackle / 7
	3.0
	64
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	42
	-
	-
	-
	-
	10
	8
	-
	-
	Titanite

Sniper Crossbow

Long-range heavy crossbow used by Carim snipers.

Its lengthy base makes aiming difficult, and accurate usage requires a trained, dexterous hand.

Skill: Tackle

Lunge into a shoulder tackle, pushing back enemies to create distance.

Found/Dropped: Lothric Castle

	Tackle / 7
	4.5
	70
	0
	0
	0
	0
	0
	59
	-
	-
	-
	-
	18
	16
	-
	-