The HERC XB-1 is a bow featured in The Last Stand: Dead Zone.
Background[]
In order to cope with the limited supply of munitions, HERC has turned to new weapons in order to fight the everlasting threats of the Dead Zone. In this case, a common hunting crossbow with a scope and iron sights to increase range, components on high vibration parts, like the strings, to reduce noise and a quiver on the side of the crossbow for increased reloading speed.
Issued to HERC personnel for defense and leisure.
How to obtain[]
- It can be scavenged during Level 51+ missions.
- Level 51+ variants can be scavenged during the Raid on Union Island.
- Level 51 Maintained Custom Grip variants can be crafted using 70 Treated Wood, 2 Weapon Handle, 10 Thread and 1 Tape at a Level 15 Weapons Bench for 63 . Also requires a Level 51 Engineer and Scavenger.
- Level 51 Sighted Custom Grip variants can be crafted using 130 Treated Wood, 2 Weapon Handle, 10 Thread and 1 Tape at a Level 15 Weapons Bench for 89 . Also requires a Level 51 Engineer and Scavenger.
Recycling products[]
- Bolt Assembly x 1
- Pipe x 1
- Heavy Fabric x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions)
- Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions)
- Treated Wood x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions)
Tactics[]
The high-level version of the crossbow, it shares the same stats of its low-leveled brother with the exception of an increased range and reduced reload speed. It is still a good choice for survivors with a shortage of ammunition or that wish for a silent, accurate weapon to deal with the infected.
Recommended gear[]
- Glasses to boost its range.
- Vests to increase the wearer's health, with some variants increasing reload speed as well.
Pros[]
- High Damage
- Low Ammo Cost
- Very Quiet
- Good Effective Range
Cons[]
- Single-shot
- Low RoF[n 1]
Notes[]
- ↑ Rate of Fire