Crossbows take longer to fire than regular bows. It takes an attack action to reload a crossbow. Cross index weapon rank with crossbow type to determine number of attacks per round. See also a description of the crossbow (under weapons) to ensure you have the minimum STR needed to reload.
| Crossbow Rank | Normal Crossbow | Crossbow of Speed | Normal Crossbow with Reloader |
| 1 to 5 (DS 1 to 4) | 1 attack every other round | 1 attack per round | 2 attacks every 3 rounds (1st round = normal init, 2nd round = -5 init, 3rd round = no attack, repeat) |
| 6 to 9 (DS 5 to 8) | 1 attack every round | 2 attacks every round | 3 attacks every 2 rounds (1st round = normal init and -5 init, 2nd round = normal init, repeat) |
| 10 to 15 (DS 9 to 14) | 3 attacks every 2 rounds | 3 attacks per round | 2 attacks per round (normal init and -5 init each round) |
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