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
- Level 51+ variants can be scavenged during the Union Island Raid.
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. This bow shares the same stats of its low-leveled brother except for an increased range and reduced reload speed. Still, it is a good choice for survivors with an ammo shortage or that wish a silent, accurate weapon to deal with the infected.
Recommended gear
- Glasses to boost its range. Eclipsing that of most high-level assault rifles.
Pros
- Low Ammo Cost
- Very Quiet
- Good Effective Range
Cons
- Single-shot
- Low rate of fire