Simple Ranged Weapons List

Simple ranged Weapons can be used by almost any adventurer, as many have proficiency in these weapons. Though lacking the finesse or complexity of martial ranged weapons, they are reliable and effective in mid or far-ranged combat, capable of dealing consistent damage from long distances.

Simple Ranged Weapons Table

Visual (BG3, GS, Ark)	Item	Weapon Damage	Range	Properties	Weight
	Light Crossbow	1d6 Piercing	80 Feet - 320 Feet Long Range	Slow (WM) Ammunition Loading Two-Handed	5 lb.
	Dart	1d4 Piercing	20 Feet - 60 Feet Long Range	Vex (WM) Thrown Finesse	.25 lb.
	Shortbow	1d6 Piercing	80 Feet - 320 Feet Long Range	Vex (WM) Ammunition Two-Handed	2 lb.
	Sling	1d4 Bludgeoning	30 Feet - 120 Feet Long Range	Slow (WM) Ammunition	.25 lb.

Light Crossbow

Description

This crossbow’s cast iron latch is mottled with blooms of rust.

Weight

5 lb.

Stats

Damage

1d6 Piercing

Range

80 Feet

• 320 Feet Long Range

Properties

Slow (WM), Ammunition (80/320), Loading, Two-Handed

Dart

Description

A well-used dart, its stained feathers slightly bent.

Weight

.25 lb.

Stats

Damage

1d4 Piercing

Range

20 Feet

• 60 Feet Long Range

Properties

Vex (WM), Thrown (20/60), Finesse

Shortbow

Description

This small, agile bow bears a beautiful elven string, easy to draw but tough as steel.

Weight

2 lb.

Stats

Damage

1d6 Piercing

Range

80 Feet

• 320 Feet Long Range

Properties

Vex (WM), Ammunition (80/320), Two-Handed

Sling

Description

Big, neat stitches line the supple leather pouch of this sling.

Weight

.25 lb.

Stats

Damage

1d4 Bludgeoning

Range

30 Feet

• 120 Feet Long Range

Properties

Slow (WM), Ammunition (30/120)