Arbalests (Deadfire)

Arbalests
Weapon type
Combat type	Ranged
Range	12m
Handing	Two-handed
Attack time	0.7 sec
Reload time	6.0 sec
Initiative (TB)	6
Noise	Quiet (2m radius)
Projectiles	1 projectiles
Penetration	9
Damage	17-25 (RTwP) 14-22 (TB)
Damage type
Proficiency
Overbearing Shot: Self: -25% Action Speed with Arbalest weapons, Hits knock the target prone (as Interrupt)
Weapon bonuses
Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee (two-handed): -10 Deflection against Melee weapons
Technical
Type ID	Arbalest

Arbalests are two-handed, ranged weapons in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Description

Arbalests are heavy crossbows with exceptionally high power. They must be hand-cranked before loading, so they have a slow rate of fire.

List of arbalests

Icon	Name	Damage			Value	Enchantments
		RTwP	TBM	Type
	Arbalest	17-25	14-22		14	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons
	Fine Arbalest	20-29	16-25		314	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons Fine: +15% Damage, +4 Accuracy, +1 Penetration
	Exceptional Arbalest	22-33	18-29		1,214	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons Exceptional: +30% Damage, +8 Accuracy, +2 Penetration
	Superb Arbalest	25-36	20-32		3,614	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons Superb: +45% Damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration
	Spearcaster (Unique)	25-36	20-32		4,064	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Superb: +45% Damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration Forceful Impact: 50% chance to Knockback 2m and Daze target on scoring Hit (includes Graze and Crit) Rune Bolts: +5 Ranged Accuracy (Increases with Arcana skill)
	Mechanical Marvel [SSS] (Unique)	10-20	10-20		4,889	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons Superb: +45% Damage, +12 Accuracy, +3 Penetration Spring Assisted Reload: -10% Reload Time Streamlined Bolts: Reduced base Damage, Attacks in a line (maximum 3 targets)
	Legendary Arbalest	27-40	22-35		7,514	Blunted Criticals: -15% Crit damage Unfit For Melee: -10 Deflection against Melee weapons Legendary: +60% Damage, +15 Accuracy, +4 Penetration