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==Background== |
==Background== |
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+ | This ancient Chinese invention served as the cheaper, simpler alternative to the bow and arrow, which required a life time of training and expertise in order to use properly. With the arrival of gunpowder-based firearms, crossbows were reduced to becoming a mere recreational pastime for archery enthusiasts, but has seen a resurgence during the zombie apocalypse for its silent, deadly properties. |
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− | Handheld crossbows began to appear in the tenth and eleventh century, though its creation is attributed to the Chinese. Crossbows fire arrow-like projectiles called bolts, that are heavier but are fired much stronger and accurately than ordinary arrows, making them sort of an early sharpshooter weapon during the Middle Ages. They are mostly used in hunting where shooting in silence is important. |
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Available in hunting and select sporting goods stores. |
Available in hunting and select sporting goods stores. |
Revision as of 01:34, 31 July 2015
Crossbow | |
Damage Lvl |
Very High |
Ammo Cost |
21 |
Range |
15 |
Aim Time |
0.5 seconds |
Attacks Per Second |
4 |
Damage |
? - ? |
Knockback |
10% |
Accuracy |
70% |
Noise |
1 |
Reload Speed |
2 seconds |
Magazine Size |
1 |
The Crossbow is a bow featured in The Last Stand: Dead Zone.
Background
This ancient Chinese invention served as the cheaper, simpler alternative to the bow and arrow, which required a life time of training and expertise in order to use properly. With the arrival of gunpowder-based firearms, crossbows were reduced to becoming a mere recreational pastime for archery enthusiasts, but has seen a resurgence during the zombie apocalypse for its silent, deadly properties.
Available in hunting and select sporting goods stores.
How to obtain
Recycling products
- Bolt Assembly x 1
- Pipe x 1
Tactics
TBA
Recommended gear
TBA
Pros
TBA
Cons
TBA