Crossbow
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The crossbow is a missile weapon. It is similar to a bow, but more powerful and therefore also has more taxing requirements. It appears in Ultima IV, Ultima V, Ultima VI, Ultima VII, Ultima VII Part Two and Ultima Underworld II.
Description[edit]
The destructive power of this weapon is even higher than that of the bow. However, this comes at the price that the crossbow is difficult to use, and therefore only agile warriors like bards can use it to effectively. In Ultima IV required no ammunition. Thereafter, it required normal bolts or the enhanced and more destructive magic bolts.
Ultima VI also saw an improvement to the simple crossbow: the triple crossbow. Its only other appearance was in Ultima VII.
Effectiveness of the Weapon[edit]
- In Ultima V the crossbow has a damage rating of "12" and a range of "8".
- In Ultima VI the crossbow has a damage rating of "12" and a range of "7".
- In Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two, crossbows have a damage of "10" and a reach of "13".[1]
Lore[edit]
| “ | Now here is a real missile weapon. The impact of the crossbow will stop a rampaging troll. The crossbow is traditionally made of mahogany with carved maple veneer on the sides depicting Lord British’s device, the Silver Serpent. A favorite among Bards for the singing of the crossbow’s string. – from The History of Britannia (Ultima IV)
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| “ | Made from strong and resilient yew, bows, and their stronger counterparts, crossbows, make formidable long-range weapons. Be aware, however, that one engaged in hand-to-hand combat is unlikely to be able to load such a weapon, much less shoot it. – from The Book of Lore (Ultima V)
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| “ | Bows and crossbows are capable of firing with tremendous force, but they require use of both hands and cannot be used effectively at point blank range. – from Compendium (Ultima VI)
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| “ | The disadvantage of bows, crossbows and sling is that loading them requires the use of both hands. Bows and crossbows also requires two hands to fire. – from Fellowship (Ultima VII)
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Trivia[edit]
- In Ultima VII, when examining any crossbow, Iolo claims they were the result of the fine craftsmen at Iolo's Bows. Oddly, even in Serpent Isle, a land with little contact with Britannia, the same claim is again made. This proud boast even extends to The Silver Seed, which is set not only in the Serpent Isle, but also 400 years in the past.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Hobbs, Sherri G. Ultima VII Part Two Clue Book (Ultima VII Part Two). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1993. Page 63.
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