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Volpedia/Games/Baldur’s Gate 3/Weapons/Hand Crossbows
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / WEAPONS

Hand Crossbows

Dual-wield ranged archetype with distinct action and bonus action costs.

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Recommended approach: Track bonus-action use alongside off-hand attacks.
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How it works

Dual-wield ranged archetype with distinct action and bonus action costs.

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Practical strategy

Track bonus-action use alongside off-hand attacks.

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Mistakes to avoid

An extra weapon does not grant unlimited free shots.

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