SR5:Weapons:Ballistic Projectiles

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These weapons are primarily muscle-powered, although some might use simple mechanical assistance for added distance or speed (see Projectiles, p. 181).

Ranges
DP Modifier	SHORT +0	MEDIUM -1	LONG -3	EXTREME -6
Bow	0-5	6-10	11-15	16-20
Crossbow	0-5	6-10	11-15	16-20

Type	Weapon	Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Modes	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
Bow	Bow	6	-	(Rating+2)P	-(Rating/4)		-		Rating	Rating*100¥	Core
Bow	Light Crossbow	7	-	5P	-1		-	4(m)	2	300¥	Core
Bow	Medium Crossbow	6	-	7P	-2		-	4(m)	4R	500¥	Core
Bow	Heavy Crossbow	5	-	10P	-3		-	4(m)	8R	1,000¥	Core
Bow	Pistol Crossbow	7	-	4P	-	SS	-		6R	300¥	SR5:R&G
Bow	Harpoon Gun	5	-	9P	-2	SS	-	1	6R	200¥	SR5:R&G
Bow	Aquadyne Shark-XS Harpoon Gun	5	-	9P	-2	SS	-	5(m)	8R	800¥	SR5:R&G
Bow	Ares Giantslayer Slingshot	7	-	2P	-	SS	-		-	50¥	SR5:R&G

Bow

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
6	(Rating + 2)P	–(Rating / 4)	–	–	–	Rating	Rating x 100¥	Core

Max Rating

10

Strength Minimum

If Strength is less than Rating than -3 DP per point below Rating.

Damage Rating

Lowest value of Strength, Bows Rating, or Arrow Rating.

Range Rating

Lowest value of Strength, Bows Rating, or Arrow Rating.

Simple Action

Reload

This could be a traditional longbow of fiberglass or wood, or possibly a modern compound-and-pulley bow. Both are archaic and rare weapons on the streets of 2075, and both have the advantage of being hacker-proof. Reloading a bow takes a Simple Action (Ready Weapon, p. 165). Bows have ratings that indicate the minimum Strength you need to use that weapon. When attacking with a bow, a character whose Strength is less than the Rating suffers a –3 dice pool modifier per point below the minimum; this penalty reflects the difficulty they have in pulling the bow and nocking an arrow. Use the lowest value of your Strength, the bow’s rating, or the arrow Rating for range and damage when attacking a target, because your average Rating 10 titanium-sheathed beryllium-alloy bow tends to turn wood or fiberglass arrows into powder when they hit a target.

Light Crossbow

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
7	5P	–1	–	–	4(m)	2	300¥	Core

Modern crossbows are equipped with automatic reloading devices, so unless you’re using a museum piece, reloading doesn’t require a Ready Weapon action.

Medium Crossbow

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
6	7P	–2	–	–	4(m)	4R	500¥	Core

Modern crossbows are equipped with automatic reloading devices, so unless you’re using a museum piece, reloading doesn’t require a Ready Weapon action.

Heavy Crossbow

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	10P	–3	–	–	4(m)	8R	1,000¥	Core

Modern crossbows are equipped with automatic reloading devices, so unless you’re using a museum piece, reloading doesn’t require a Ready Weapon action.

Pistol Crossbow

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
7	–	4P	–	6R	300¥	SR5:R&G

The Sliver, as well as some of its other competing models, is designed for stealthy operation as opposed to high-damage potential. Due to the preference for stealth over force, the Sliver is most often used with Ranger Puncture Injection Bolts. These supposedly “best in the market” projectiles offer significant penetrative power to make sure whatever they’re loaded with makes its way into the target.

• The Punctures are definitely better, but don’t forget that a bolt is really nothing but a short arrow, which means there are ones with interchangeable heads. Titan’s line of explosive and electric heads can help boost the potential of your little Sliver.
  • Mika

Aquadyne Shark-XS Harpoon Gun

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
–	–	–	–	–	–	–	¥	SR5:R&G